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Play trailer 1:41 Poster for Chicago PG-13 Released Jan 24, 2003 1h 53m Musical Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.
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A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level of pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Chicago's so engrossing that you even forget to reach out for the Coke n' popcorn. Now isn't that entertainment! Rated: 3/4 Jan 3, 2019 Full Review Barbara Ellen Times (UK) In effect it is filmed theatre, but this brings its own compensations: the more fake Chicago looks, the more real it seems to get. Jan 3, 2018 Full Review James Christopher Times (UK) What makes this more than a film of a great stage show is the way that the action spills seamlessly from the stage sets into real life. Magic. Feb 25, 2015 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand A couple of songs were left behind and I find the rat-a-tat editing distracting from the performances and musical numbers.... [T]he mercenary spirit and the splashy musical numbers, however, give the entire cast their moment in the spotlight Apr 6, 2024 Full Review Savina Petkova A Good Movie To Watch Marshall revitalises the genre by imbuing its past with new life, respectful and panegyric at the same time. Rated: 82/100 Nov 7, 2023 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones are incredible as the murderous pair imprisoned for their wrongdoings. Jun 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick R Good music and choreography make this a good watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review Lucas W That's it? Is this the criminal's ending? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Harvey K I saw it on stage in London and have quarter watched it a few times. I don't geddit. I thought it was plain dum 70s nothing. Does that say something about me.....Oh dear Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review J H The cast. The choreography. The way Rob Marshall hits the cynicism of the law and order with the old Hollywood showman style…. Everything is pure perfection. This is a film I play repeatedly time and time again now 20 years later and it’s still a masterpiece!! Whoever rates this film poorly truly have no taste in art and musicals. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Gail M Brilliant jazz musical... then you HAVE to see this masterpiece!! The cast was perfect!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Julian S For a movie musical with a principal cast largely new to singing and dancing, it’s an impressively surprising tour de force. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.
Director
Rob Marshall
Producer
Martin Richards
Screenwriter
Bill Condon
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax, Storyline Entertainment, Producers Circle
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Dialogue|Sexual Content|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre
Musical, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$170.7M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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