Movie Chicago
Guest Reviewer Alpha Zebra
Nutshell Ambitious girl winds up in hot water over death of lover, takes full advantage of situation from behind bars.
Good Things Academy Award nominees Renee Zellweger and Queen Latifah, Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rob Marshall's brilliant adaptation of the musical, John C. Reilly singing Mr. Cellophane, music, costumes, choreography, dancing, art production, cinematography....
Bad Things None I can think of
Features Actors not known for musicals stepping up to the plate and knocking it out of the park
Uncomfortable Moments The girl I saw this movie with seething with envy over everything about the delicious dish that IS Renee Zellweger
Notable Queen Latifah stealing the show with her big number, then John C. Reilly stealing the show with "Mr. Cellophane"
Best Part Renee Z. playing mannequin on Richard Gere's lap for the press -that is a difficult thing to pull off well, and the two of them were transcendent.
Best Line "When you're strokin' Mama.... MAMA'S strokin' you!"
Crowns 5 out of 5