CHICAGO-2003
A cute fun musical about 2 murderesses who finally find fame for killing their lover/spouses.
A singing and dancing fun flick starring Catherine Zeta Jones(who won an Oscar for this role) and Rene Zellweger(blecchhh) as the 2 female leads and Richard Gere as the smarmy lawyer(and can’t really sing). Queen Latifah (Oscar nominated), Christine Baranski and John C. Reilly(Oscar Nominated) round out the cast. This film is based on the famous Broadway musical along with former films called Roxie Hart and Chicago which is based on a true story from the 1920s. Oh, this film won best Oscar..not sure it should have
Hi, Birgit!
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Chicago is one musical that I have indeed watched. I even went to see it in a theater, can you believe? Mrs. Shady dragged me there because she loves musicals. I actually enjoyed the film. My favorite Richard Gere movies are An Officer and a Gentleman with Debra Winger and Unfaithful with Diane Lane.
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This is one of the few movies where I have a DVD. And who cares if Richard can't sing as long as he makes you swoon.
ReplyDeleteI've seen both the film and the play.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so fun! I need to see it
ReplyDeleteI watched it quite a few years ago, I liked it
ReplyDeleteMary liked it better than I did. Not to say I didn't like certain aspects of it (and I couldn't tell you what aspects those are, it's been too long), but there are some movies you just have to be in the mood to watch, and I wasn't when we saw it.
ReplyDeleteI've only seen bits and parts of it, never really caught my attention.
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I enjoyed your post today. Sure Gere can’t sing but I found him humorous and very entertaining in this role. Visiting from
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These dancing performers are a sure win in my book with those high heels and scantily clad, I'd be delighted to be one of their spouses meeting my end!
ReplyDeleteWe saw this, but it didn't make enough of an impression for me to remember much about it.
ReplyDeleteGood film. Love the Cellblock Tango!
ReplyDeleteStrange that Chicago did so well, but I don't even remember when it was out.
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I thought it was okay. Richard Gere singing was like Clint Eastwood singing in Paint Your Wagon. lol I became a fan of John C. Reilly with this movie. What a voice!
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ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure that I haven't seen this and yet somewhere in my head I feel like I have. Guess I need to watch it someday for the first time or maybe again.
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Would you believe I've neve watched Chicago? And I really think I should, though I have heard contrasting opinion about it (which is why I haven't watched it yet).
ReplyDeleteOne I actually have seen! Also the stage version, in New York.
ReplyDeleteAnother one I haven't seen, although I did act in an amateur production of the musical back in 1982 or so.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't seen this. Maybe eventually...
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this flick, so it was a surprise to me. Sounds like a great choice, though.
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to like this movie and the stage version, but, for some reason Chicago leaves me cold, whether recorded or live. I know many people who love it though :)
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Birgit,
ReplyDeleteWe saw this mewsical about a year or two ago and enjoyed it more than I thought. :)
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Hi Birgit - I'm not sure I've seen it ... or only seen snippets - one day I must watch it through ... cheers Hilary
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