Chicago

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Chicago

PG-13

2003

1h 53m

Drama

Musical

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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

01/03/2019

3/4

Chicago's so engrossing that you even forget to reach out for the Coke n' popcorn. Now isn't that entertainment!

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

01/03/2018

In effect it is filmed theatre, but this brings its own compensations: the more fake Chicago looks, the more real it seems to get.

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James Christopher

The Times (UK)

02/25/2015

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.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

04/06/2024

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

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

11/07/2023

82/100

Marshall revitalises the genre by imbuing its past with new life, respectful and panegyric at the same time.

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

06/27/2023

Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones are incredible as the murderous pair imprisoned for their wrongdoings.

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Aditya R

@Aditya107 5d

Fame Is the Verdict: Chicago Treats Justice Like Entertainment Chicago (2002; listed as 2003 on Prime Video) is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical, and I watched it on Amazon Prime Video (through Paramount+). The runtime listed on the platform is 1 hour 48 minutes.The plot is set in 1920s Chicago and follows Roxie Hart, an ambitious young performer who ends up in jail after killing her lover. Roxie's case draws the public's interest, and lawyer Billy Flynn takes over, turning the courtroom into an attraction. The film presents many of its musical numbers as theatrical fantasies, which keeps the theme in focus. In Chicago, fame functions like a verdict, and the best performance wins. The acting and singing clearly show this theme through the characters' choices. Catherine Zeta-Jones softens the edges of her performance with her star presence. During her opening number, All that Jazz, she

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VITALII H

@freakynickison Nov 6

As a person who was unfamiliar with this musical and never saw this movie I thought it’s absolutely incredible! Of course I’ve seen clips and heard about “Chicago” but I never was invested. I didn’t even know who was gonna be in the movie. I had such a great time. Katherine and Renee simply understood the assignment. I will never look at them again in the same way I did before I saw THIS. This is brilliant!

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Neil P

Nov 2

Can't believe its taken me so long to watch this all the way through cos I do like a musical. Great songs and production, top cast. All very enjoyable. The story is a bit daft but who cares. Its all about the razzle dazzle.

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Katie J

@kjokjo Oct 16

How a movie musical should be!

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Justin S

Jun 29

I'd argue this is the best movie musical that's ever been made. Sleek, sexy, endlessly inventive, and biting dark humor. If I could only bring 5 movies to a desert island, this would be one of them. The acting, music, editing, sets, and costumes are stunning.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone May 22

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é bom, mas ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom.

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Rob Marshall

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Catherine Zeta-Jones

Velma Kelley

Renée Zellweger

Roxie Hart

Richard Gere

Billy Flynn

Queen Latifah

Matron Marna Morton

John C. Reilly

Amos Hart

Chicago: Official Clip - Razzle Dazzle

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Chicago: Official Clip - Hot Honey Rag

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Chicago: Official Clip - Tapdancing Around the Witness

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Chicago: Official Clip - We Both Reached For the Gun

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Chicago: Official Clip - Roxie (the Name on Everyone's Lips)

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Chicago: Official Clip - Cell Block Tango

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Chicago: Official Clip - All I Care About

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Chicago: Official Clip - I Can't Do It Alone

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Chicago: Official Clip - Funny Honey

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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: Drama, Musical
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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