"Prohibition, jazz, and rampant corruption were roaring in Chicago in the 1920's," narrates Velma Kelly (Deidre Goodwin) as she appears on stage dressed in black during the beginning of the Broadway production Chicago. However, as the musical continues, the woman in the spotlight becomes Roxie Hart (Melanie Griffith), who, throughout the entire production, tries to live her dreams at any cost. Roxie Hart is both a little girl and a woman wise beyond her years who learns that fantasies are free, freedom is purchased, and fame is fickle in Chicago. During her journey of self-actualization, Roxie learns the price for her goals.
Obviously, fantasies are free in life. Throughout the entire production Roxie Hart and her co-star, Velma Kelly, fantasize about fame. Ever since Roxie was little girl, she has wanted to be a famous jazz singer and dancer; however, everyone would always say, "No, no, no." When she met Amos Hart ( P.J. Benjamin), he said, "Yes," and supported her. Amos is her "Funny Honey" husband. She married him because he would never say no to her. However, Amos cannot help her become famous. When she meets Fred Casely (Michael Kubala), he tells her everything she has been wanting to hear because he wants to sleep with this cute blonde with big eyes. In the opening scene, Roxie murders Fred when she realizes that he has lied and used her. Then Roxie fantasizes that her actions are justified because of his deception. On her first night in a women's prison during a song called "Cell Block Tango," all of the murderesses explain how the murders they committed are justified because they believed the men deserved to die and "you would know this if you were there." .
No matter what her fantasy or her reasoning might be, Roxie learns that freedom in the real world must be purchased from her idol, Velma Kelly. Velma, who is in prison for killing her sister and husband when they were making love, already has a fund set up so she can acquire her every need and eventually obtain her freedom.
Chicago Chicago, is based on the musical play written, directed, and choreographed for the stage by Bob Fosse. ... The police don't believe their story and arrest Roxie. ... She introduces Roxie to him. ... I love musicals and Chicago didn't let me down. ... I will watch Chicago over and over and recommend it a must own video. ...
"CHICAGO?... The movie's setting is Chicago?... The Movie is about a chorus girl Roxie Hart. ... The warden gave an opportunity to Roxie, which is representation by Chicago lawyer. ... Velma wants to do an act with Roxie, so she offers to Roxie, but Roxie refuses her offer. ...
The movie Chicago is a melodramatic film that incorporates both the use of dance, and different genres of music to help tell the story of two murderous females and their scandalous desire for the attention of the world. ... Velma Kelley who is being represented by big time lawyer Billy Flynn becomes furious when he takes on the case of Roxie Hart. As Velma slowly fades away from the spotlight Roxie Hart suddenly becomes the center of attention. Billy Flynn's use of fabrication, lies, and deceit make Roxie Hart the most famous celebrity of the times. ... Chicago is indeed enjoyable fro...
In Chicago, the guilty walk free and live happily ever after while the innocent are afforded no respect or dignity. ... Being a musical, Chicago is filled with several instances of pleonastic and diegetic sounds. ... An instance of the misleading part his innuendo plays lies in the two most twofaced characters, Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn. The motif that occurs sparingly in the film "Roxie- in Broadway Lights shows a love heart on the "i-. This helps to build the sweet innocent fazade that Roxie uses to her full advantage which belies her selfish, greedy personality. ...
Chicago' was set in the 1920s, a time of conservatism and conversely of great social change. ... Chicago' is set in the 1920s in Chicago about two women. ... Roxie thinks that all is lost, until the prison warden Mrs Morton, offers Roxie the opportunity to be represented by the slick Chicago lawyer Billy Flynn who is represented as a showbiz PR agent than a defence lawyer. ... Roxie is represented as a nave. ... Unlike in much of Chicago' her body is not objectified, but symbolised as a icon of power and success. ...
The Roaring-twenties, characterized the 1920's in American cities such a New York and Chicago, the setting for the novel, The Great Gatsby and the movie, Chicago. ... In Chicago two murderesses are faced with the death sentence after killing their lovers, Roxie Hart gets a taste of a day in the life of a celebrity, while battling for fame, respect, and the view of the people. ... In Chicago you can see how Roxie plays with the jury's emotions and with the press, playing the innocent card, gaining their trust and sympathy. ... This can be seen in Chicago too. Roxie is sleeping with...
This era was daring, flashy and dramatic, and the cast of Chicago portrays this well. ... Belle Calaway, who plays Roxie Hart, also has a voice that carries feeling and reaches the people in the back row of the theater. ... Aside from great voices, the cast of Chicago dance their hearts out for their audience. ... The rivalry between Roxie and Velma is mainly mirrored through their duets and solo performances, not by the dialogue between them. ... Chicago is a great performance for one who likes to sit back and be entertained. ...
The negative side of entertainment is a big theme in Fred Ebb/Bob Fosse's movie Chicago. ... Murder, as a form of entertainment, is highlighted through the mid-1900 Chicago scene. ... The lady rakin' in the chips Is gonna be Roxie. ... After Roxie is acquitted the media has already found a new tragedy to cover: "[Billy Flynn] It's Chicago, kid. ... [Roxie Hart] What about my publicity, Billy? ...
The title of the production is Chicago which was directed by Walter Bobbie, performed at the Ambassador Theatre. ... Melanie Giffith (Roxie Hart), Brent Barrett (Billy Flynn) and P.J. ... I would tell someone that if they like musicals and kind of an upbeat, fast paced play, then Chicago would probably be a good play for them to see. But if they like to relax and see a very long, dramatic play, then Chicago is not for them. ...
