Interesteg What makes it different from others?

Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Abegail Noëlle While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

TownRootGuy If you hate musicals, you'll probably hate this. If you love musicals, you'll probably love this. For the other 3 people in the world, I suppose it depends on whether or not you like to watch beautiful women dance around in skimpy outfits. It has great eye-candy, outstanding music, a fantastic cast AND it's no gerbil up your keister but it'll tickle you like a feather boa. This is a very good movie and a must see for fans of musicals. I can watch this every 3 years or so.

areatw Maybe I was foolish in thinking that 'Chicago' would offer a little more in the way of plot depth than the average musical. The glowing reviews, even from users who claim to 'hate' the genre, persuaded me to give it a chance. The movie lives up to every stereotype imaginable, jumping from one over produced, over-the-top sing/dance scene to another in a breathless, yet highly boring, two hour musical marathon.Why is it that movies in this genre often feel the need to be so garish and brash? I would much prefer a plot with thought, in which the music has some meaning and significance and is built around the story. This movie just seems to cram as many songs as it possibly can into its running time. 'Chicago' is loud, superficial and frankly boring.

adam This is an exceptionally good movie. It is visually stunning, with color and set designs being twisted and turned with strong primary colors of music and dreams being combined with the somber tones of reality. The contrast when the Hungarian woman was hanged was brilliant and striking. The music is consistently fun and unique, though I don't watch enough musicals to have much insight into it. The movie's cuts between the central narrative and the musical stage were well-done too.The acting is phenomenal, particularly from leading light Renée Zellweger, but also from everyone else.The plot rips along, and while the characters are caricatures, they are fun caricatures. Great. 10/10.(I watched this for the first time on August 28, 2017.)

Nina I watch too many musicals for my own good.. Moving on:This is honestly one of the most entertaining movies I've ever seen. The songs are memorable and each of them unique in its own way. Sure, you can't sympathize with any of the characters apart from Amos, but the point of this movie isn't about rooting for a hero. It brings forward the ugly reality and deceit of show business: nothing is what it seems. The only way to truly enjoy it is through suspension of disbelief and just watching it for pure entertainment, not awaiting any moral lessons (there are none).All of the acting was brilliant, even the minor characters. Richard Gere as usual is snubbed by the Academy Awards, but I thought he really delivered in his role as the corrupt yet charming lawyer. Catherine Zeta Jones is beyond incredible, but I wouldn't say she stole the show because really everyone shined in their respective roles.By the way, this movie made me want to seriously consider taking dancing lessons. To call my dancing horrifying is an understatement. It's more like that bug that you know is harmless, but it's so unpleasant to look at that you just can't help but feel you want to kill it. Overall, a very exciting and intriguing film. Just don't take it too seriously. :)