Review of Chicago (2002) by Russell F — 08 Nov 2011

Oscar winning satire all about the razzle-dazzle; Catherine Zeta-Jones, livelier and sexier than she's ever been on screen, and Renee Zellweger, who nails down Roxie's brassiness with aplomb, are a scintillating duo, however, Richard Gere steals the show in this magical musical masterpiece.

Chicago is a stunning show stopper, a seamless integration of toe-tapping tunes, riveting routines in the wicked and wonderful seedy side of the swing city. Chicago sustains its energy and momentum and cleverly continues to weave together a realistic narrative with staged theatrical interpretations.

Spectacular, extravagant, and all that jazz!