Compared with "Moulin Rouge", "Chicago" seems to be more successful than "Chicago", and the creativity has made this film a great success at the Oscars. Although Robert Marshall's last "American Beauty" collaboration was what made Sam Mendes, this time the honor fell to him as well. Robert Marshall, the first-time independent director, also made his name in battle like Sam Mendes.
Last year's "Moulin Rouge" was a big hit, but it didn't get much in terms of awards, while "Chicago" seems to be both fame and fortune. Judging from the whole film, "Moulin Rouge" seems to be following the old road of musicals, using the existing conditions to make the film more gorgeous and colorful, attracting attention. And "Chicago" has taken a different approach, bringing musical films out of a new visual scene, all of which were contributed by director Robert Marshall, and also benefited from his rich stage experience. From the beginning to the end, the film adopts a two-line staggered approach, and the stage performance and real life are alternately connected, which is quite clever. Especially in the first few paragraphs of the film, the stage is virtual and the reality is real. For example, Richard sang wildly on stage without money, just love, but in alternate reality scenes, he didn't have any money, so he didn't need to open his mouth.
Some people say that Renee Zellweger played Roxie as a stupid girl with no brains. In fact, I don't think that Roxie is just a star chaser who has been smashed by fame. If she becomes famous, she will not be able to find the North. She is still very smart when it comes to attracting media attention. It should be said that Renee Zellweger's role in Roxie is still very good, and she has a good grasp of it, especially in the most brilliant stage puppet show, she is very vivid and like a puppet. As a musical, in fact, in the musical performance, the three leading actors are somewhat unsatisfactory, and there is no particularly exciting bridge. It's just that this part of the puppet show is very classic and very creative.
To be honest, Richard Gere, as a former first-line star, is now a bit out of breath, and he has been out of the eyes of the media for a long time. Due to the refusal of John Delawart, who was popular in musicals, Richard Gere was able to seize the opportunity and acted quite hard. However, in another film "Infidelity" in the same year, Richard Gere also played a remarkable role, and being able to rebirth is also the result of his own efforts.
The beautiful Zeta Jones has very few roles in this film, and she looks very strong when she dances, but her beauty is indeed her considerable capital. Another heavier part of the scene is that the supporting role belongs to the MAMA. The part where she appears is quite distinctive, she shakes her big breasts, twists her plump body, grins, and asks for bribes. Funny and wonderful. It is also worth mentioning that Liu Yuling made a cameo in this film. The time is too short, and there is nothing to show.
Basically, this musical is pretty good. Good-looking can be used as my evaluation of this film, plus a good plot, the director's excellent choreography and creativity, plus the ability to dig out some depth to the times, it is generally a good film. Compared with the relatively old-fashioned design and plot of "Moulin Rouge", "Chicago" has taken a big step in musical innovation. But as a musical film, it is quite obvious and frustrating. Without professional dancers like Jim Kelly and Astaire, the main actors are the result of overtime work by some non-professional stars, so for a musical The film is still quite imperfect.
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