Review of Chicago (1927) by Jed G — 21 Feb 2014

It's somewhat scattershot, but Chicago is a stunningly filmed and marvelously acted musical with amazing choreography, fantastic writing, and a gripping story.

This review of Chicago (1927) was written by Jed G on 21 Feb 2014.

Chicago has generally received positive reviews.

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