Movie Chicago essays

Movie Chicago essays I didn't expect much going into Chicago. Although I had read several raving reviews, I still didn't believe that all that glitz and glamour could come off as being truly comedic, entertaining, or fun. Basically I expected a lackluster, over-the-top Hollywood production with some big name billings to rake in the dough. But not only did Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger, Catharine Zeta-Jones, and Queen Latifah light up the screen with their song and dance: the entire cast and crew contributed to a marvelous and captivating silver screen experience. Director Rob Marshall deserves accolades for being able to deliver such a titillating production that evokes not only laughter but a renewed appreciation for the lost art of The solo songs in Chicago were especially poignant, especially the ones with elaborate choreography. When the female convicts don heir sexiest lingerie for a jail-house rock, I felt a sensory overload from the song lyrics coupled with costume, set design, and sheer musical talent. Especially surprising was Richard Gere's musical number; not only can he carry a tune with aplomb but he looks good while doing it. His role offers just enough spice to shake up the meow mix without detracting too much from the female stars of the film. Catharine Zeta-Jones plays catty starlet Velma Kelly, the arch-rival of budding success Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger); their solo numbers and duets convey their emotional ups and downs and demonstrate that these two critically acclaimed and world-famous actors also have a decent set of pipes. Chicago is pierced with irony: the story is set in a prison, and most of the women inside are murderers. Yet the plot does not focus on their moral shortcomings. Rather, the women are allowed to speakand singfor themselves. Whether struggling performers like Kelly and Hart or simply spurned lovers, the female con...