I
have never really liked the classic musical (with a few exceptions),
but the last two (Moulin Rouge and Chicago) from the big Hollywood
studios have definitely kept me interested. Maybe because both
of these films are so aware of themselves, they have moved into
an area that I can appreciate. Chicago is solid right from the
start with a great set up of the story and a great opening song
and dance number with Catherine Zeta Jones as Velma Kelly. We
soon meet the adulteress Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger) and the
major duo of the film is set up. The film is full of great scenes
and performances, but my personal favorite is the dance number
for the song Cell Block Tango. It is great song, with brilliant
choreography and the performers all decked out in stockings
and garter belts knock it out of the ball park. The movie is
worth seeing for this number in itself. Whether you are a fan
of the classic musical or not, Chicago has something that just
about every filmgoer can enjoy.
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