In this article, we dive into Ashley's review of the movie musical 'Chicago'. Ashley, known for her engaging commentary on musicals, walks us through her first-time viewing experience of this renowned film set in the vibrant city of Chicago. She begins with a light-hearted introduction, reflecting on her initial expectations about the movie, which she mistakenly thought could be related to the historical events of Chicago or a simple love story set in the city.
The review continues with Ashley discovering the true essence of 'Chicago', a musical that vividly showcases themes of crime, jazz, and razzle-dazzle show business. She expresses her surprise and delight at discovering Richard Gere's singing talent and Queen Latifah's impressive performance. The dynamic choreography and striking musical numbers like 'Cell Block Tango' and 'Razzle Dazzle' captivated her, as she notes the physical prowess required for such performances.
Ashley also comments on the clever narrative techniques used in the film, such as integrating show business elements into courtroom scenes, enhancing the 'all the world's a stage' concept. She praises the film for its engaging script, memorable songs, and the actors' excellent performances.
Concluding her review, Ashley ranks 'Chicago' as her favorite musical for her 'Musical Mondays in March', ahead of other classics she's reviewed, like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Annie'. She wraps up by inviting her audience to join her for more film reviews and insights, highlighting upcoming films and musicals on her review schedule.
