Chicago - best film of 2003! - Chicago Reviews

Right off the bat I would like to tell you that this is a great movie, one of my favorites. With stunning visuals, outstanding acting, and a great story, plus the superb choreography of the dance numbers. Chicago is truly a great film and is destined to become a classic in the future. Story: The story, whose screenplay was nominated for an Oscar (Best Adapted Screenplay - lost to The Pianist) is about a woman, Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) who wants her own nightclub act. She finds this guy who says he has "connections" but is really using her. When Roxie finds this out, she kills him. After being sent to death row, she tries to get into the limelight but has tough competition from a murderous nightclub singer Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta Jones). Watch as they battle for attention and their lives. It is a great story and the songs really add a lot to it. Acting: There isn't much to say here. This movie has excellent actors. Renne Zellweger was nominated for Best Actress for this movie and Catherine Zeta Jones won Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards. Richard Gere didn't receive a nomination but is still great. Direction: The director, Rob Marshall (who also choreographed the dance routines) really put a lot of time and effort into this movie, and it shows. He received an Oscar nomination for his work (Best Acheivement in Directing - lost to Roman Polanski for The Pianist). Visuals: The visuals are superb in Chicago. The glittery sets, props, and costumes really bring you back to the Roarin' Twenties where anything goes. This movie won Best Art Direction/Set Direction and Best Costume Design. Once you see this movie you'll agree with the Academy. Overall: Overall, this is a great movie so go out and see it. I heard it will be coming back to theatres with the musical number "Class" (which was cut from the movie) edited into it. Also, it's coming to DVD August 19. Chicago - Best Motion Picture of the Year 2002 (Academy Awards)