Roger Ebert
The movie is a dazzling song and dance extravaganza, with just enough words to support the music and allow everyone to catch their breath between songs.
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Chicago
The winner of Best Picture at the 2003 Academy Awards, director Rob Marshall adapts the hit stage musical written for the screen by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls) and starring Catherine Zeta-Jones in an Oscar-winning performance alongside Renée Zellweger, John C. Reilly and Queen Latifah (all three of whom earned nominations for their performances).
2002Rating: M, Violence and mature themes113 minsUSA, Germany, Canada, UK
ComedyMusicalClassic
- Director:
- Rob Marshall ('Nine', 'Mary Poppins Returns', 'Into the Woods')
- Writer:
- Bill Condon
- Cast:
- Renée ZellwegerRichard GereCatherine Zeta-JonesChristine BaranskiTaye DiggsCliff SaundersDominic WestJohn C. ReillyQueen LatifahLucy Liu
Chicago | Awards
Best Picture, Supporting Actress (Zeta-Jones), Film Editing, Art/Set Direction, Costume Design & Sound, Academy Awards 2003; Best Picture - Comedy or Musical, Actress (Zellweger) & Actor (Gere), Golden Globes 2003; Best Supporting Actress (Zeta-Jones) & Sound, BAFTA 2003
Chicago | Reviews
86%259 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Variety
First-time feature director Rob Marshall and Oscar-winning "Gods and Monsters" screenwriter Bill Condon have spun the dark tale of two murdering floozies into a widely palatable entertainment, but the long-gestating film comes up short in rhythm and personality.
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The New York Times
Who would have expected Ms. Zellweger --- and Miramax -- to come through in a musical? And it's one of the few Christmas entertainments to run under two hours. Who couldn't love that?
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Hollywood Reporter
The movie version of 'Chicago' is a screen triumph that should ride critical kudos and award recognition to significant commercial success.
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