Who would have thought that musicals would hit back? And in such a big way. Given the recent success of Moulin Rouge, director Rob Marshal takes his shot with his adaptation of the famous Bob Fosse Broadway musical, Chicago.
The story revolves around 1920’s Chicago where (much to the similarity of today’s Hollywood) crime and scandal would get you much fame and attention. The casting was full of odd picks. Renée Zellweger as the innocent looking but do-what-it-takes ambitious Roxie Hart. Catherine Zeta-Jones as the jailed entertainer Velma Kelly. Richard Gere as the smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn. It’s like a list of people whom you’d least expect to see doing a sing and dance number. But that tends to work in their favor as it adds to the fact that you have absolutely no idea what to expect from them.
This film was just so spectacular and entertaining. I’m no big fan of this genre. I haven’t even seen Moulin Rouge. But seeing this film made me realize how much we all really needed to be pulled away from the usual computer effects heavy Hollywood standard. Basically, it was really nice to see something completely different.
CHICAGO
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Cast: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifa