*CHICAGO* (2002) | SINGER'S First Time Watching | Movie Reaction

[@mrrd4444]

In the movie, the Polish woman who couldn't speak English was the only innocent woman on Murderer's Row, but because she couldn't speak English to defend herself she was framed and hanged. I believe she was also the first woman to actually be hanged (at least in the movie) which is why everyone suddenly went from smug about their murderers to desperate to be acquitted. You KNOW she's innocent because during the Cell Block Tango, she's the only one who has a white handkerchief. Shows just how unjust the system really is. Cell Block Tango is definitely my favourite song, but the Overture is just sooo delicious.

[@finland4ever55]

I think this is also a subtle commentary on the slavophobia of america, which hits hard as slavic people still are hated and don't get proper representation and are labeled as racist when they ask for representation, and how every time a war happens with Eastern europeans the entire nationalities get hated (ww1 had Ukrainians being abused in America and put in jnternment camps like the japanese), Serbs were hated in the 80s, Russians are hated now, slavs were targeted by the triple k cult (

[@lauraweiss7875]

@@finland4ever55Hungarian immigrants were blamed for the Johnstown Flood in 1889, when it turned out to be the fault of a bunch of super rich Anglo dudes who weakened a dam at their hunting estate.

[@teak7832]

she also danced ballet, while the others danced the tango.

[@ModernAegis]

@@teak7832I just now caught that. This movie is SO good at visual storytelling.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

The fact we can't understand what that Polish woman is saying is the point.

[@StardustandMadness]

I don’t remember what she’s actually saying, but the ‘uh-uh’ is literally her saying she’s innocent. The others are ‘he had it coming’ and she was ‘uh-uh, not guilty’. She was framed for her lover’s murder. Edit: one of my very BFFs does aerial hoop. It’s super difficult, the ladies train for years to make it look effortless. The hoop is metal and it hurts if you are slightly off and hit it. But it’s incredible to watch.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

During the Cell Block Tango all of the women had red scarves representing the blood that was shed, "Squish" had a really long one because of how much there was, Velma had two scarves because she killed both her husband and sister. Hunyak had a white one because she was innocent.

[@davidfox5383]

Cell Block Tango is my favorite, but love them all. In 2002 this was the first show I ever saw on Broadway (with Billy Zane from Titanic as Billy Flynn), but I actually like the movie better, which is rare.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

Every single woman is framed in a red light when they sing, excepts for her, who is bathed by a white light. She's, unfortunately, innocent

[@finland4ever55]

Another thing about the innocent girl is it was heavily implied to be Americans framing her due to anti Eastern European sentiment, as she was an Eastern European immigrants who didn't speak English. Hatred and bigotry towards EE people was and still is common and considered one of the only acceptable types of xenophobia (look at how EE people are always shown as backwards and evil and they're excluded when talking about representation just because they're europeans). I think her being EE was the main factor in her being wrongly arrested

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@finland4ever55 In the case of Sabella Nitti, the real life Italian woman she was based on, it wasn't because she was Eastern European. It was the idea, much magnified in the press of the day, that as a new immigrant she was uncouth, "greasy", dumb, immoral, etc. so of course she murdered. As soon as she got a makeover and learned some English (after her execution was stayed) she got a new trial and charges were dropped. New immigrants were looked down on and discriminated against.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

This is actually based on a true story. Beulah Annan (Roxie) and Belva Gaetner (Velma) were women who killed their husbands but got off thanks to a slippery lawyer and the fact that they were glamorous women. Between 1921 and 1930, 186 women were charged with murder in Cook County and only 24 were convicted. 12 of THOSE were overturned so only 12 served their time. Even the story of the Hungarian was based on Sabella Nitti, an Italian woman charged with killing her husband. She was sentenced to hang but was saved when Belva Gaetner gave her a glamorous makeover and taught her enough English to be able to look good in the press. She was granted a new trial and charges were dropped.

[@pirbird14]

The person Renee's role is based on was portrayed in the press as an innocent white girl who got corrupted by jazz, which was seen as music of black people. The press at the time was on a big anti-jazz kick.

[@jazmineb415]

I did not know this! Thanks for the info !!

[@Bayougirl78]

"Is this a musical, or an action movie?" Anyone who's used to musical theater: Yes. Lol

[@krissy4187]

The uh-uh chick during the cell block tango is basically saying how much she loved her husband and that he was murdered and she was wrongfully accused. She’s the only innocent one and she is executed.

[@centralstudios2359]

Katalynn Hunyak

[@oliviarivera3680]

Yes the woman who Roxie met first in prison. The woman with the cigarette. That is Chita Rivera. Broadway legand and she originated to role of Velma in Chicago on Broadway

[@ShiroRiya]

Just in case anyone else was curious, this is a translation of what Hunyak sings in the Cell Block Tango: "How did I find myself here? They say my famous lover (neighbor?) held down my husband and I cut his head off. But it's not true. I am innocent. I don't know why Uncle Sam says I did it. I tried to explain at the police station but they didn't understand." It's sad that she's the first to be hanged considering she's the only one who is innocent.

[@finland4ever55]

I think part of them hanging her was because she was hungarian. If you know what america thinks of eastern europeans and slavs... you start to realize the real reason was xenophobia. The fact that she blames America itself (Uncle sam) I feel only adds merit to this interpretation.

[@DavidRigano]

​@@finland4ever55 Plus, because of the language barrier she isn't able to spin her story the way the others are. The whole musical is about crime as entertainment, and since she's not able to turn her accusation into a performance, she gets the rope.

[@NM-mb6tu]

The "uh uh" is like the casual way of saying, "no." "Do you want to go somewhere?" "Uh uh." In this case, it's "Yeah, but did you kill him?" "Uh-uh...NOT guilty!"

[@aardvarkmaximus7688]

Catherine Zetac Jones actually started off in musicals in London's West End (I l worked backstage on the show 42nd Street in 1987 where she played one of the lead characters). By the time this came out most people didn't know about her past musical experience so this came as a complete shock.

[@carajay1851]

Musical theatre background has always made me drawn to her. Her whole career is too be admired. But the whole cast is just ridiculously fabulous. Perfect casting all round. Yes it is Taye Diggs just being his great self. Oh my goodness the names in this 'chefs kiss' 🥰😍💋 to them all.. ❤❤❤❤

[@lmariej3858]

I worked with her choreographer from 42nd probably 20 years ago. She’s intense.

[@funsalmon]

The guy you didn't know is Richard Gere, and he was probably the biggest star in the movie at the time.

[@funsalmon]

also, has anyone told you yet that Catherine Zeta Jones is Morticia in Wednesday?

[@mrflickswatches]

No ! That’s where I last seen her !

[@dianedavid3052]

Somebody messed up and took my class, when we were 8, to a free theatre trip and we saw Chicago. The teachers freaked out but we couldn’t because the coach had left, we loved it! The cast were amazing and we hung out with the dancers while we waited to go home. It was awesome! That was 40 years ago and the start of my love for musical theatre ❤

[@emilyrln]

Lmao that's amazing 😂

[@CJ77777]

It's a shame you couldn't take Cell Block Tango seriously. It's one of, If not the top song from the musical and undoubtedly inspired the musical SIX. You mentioned you didn't understand the 'Uh uh' but even though she's not speaking English that moment where she dances is such a contrast to the others in tone, music, and theme. And to hear her say 'uh uh, not guilty' is really sad. Not everything in music needs to be conveyed through words.

[@funguy170]

It's ok. You're supposed to laugh at uh uh. It makes you feel worse at the end, because you laughed at the Foreigner's accent.

[@Arualx]

uhh what? you know that not only americans watch this movie, right?@@funguy170

[@ializarg]

His audiovisual culture is quite deficient. He knows Queen Latifah and Taye Diggs (he lives in his own little bubble), he is familiar with Christine Baransky from "The Grinch" (sic) but he is not familiar with Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta Jones or Renée Zellweger and of course he is unable to recognize Chita Rivera's cameo because surely he hasn't heard of her... and he claims to be a singer. That's the level. Sad...

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

@@funguy170 How are you "supposed" to laugh at "uh uh"? I was more taken back by "squish". She didn't even use "squish" in her verse!

[@LadyIarConnacht]

@@funguy170 Most of us are too busy laughing at "Lipschitz."

[@tophers3756]

I also said for years that Catherine Zeta-Jones would be a great Wonder Woman. She has the look, physique and physicality. I also agree that she has charisma. It shows in every role.

[@IndigoDaisey]

And she was pregnant at time of filming the movie too.

[@mcm0324]

Chicago premiered on Broadway in 1975 and is still on Broadway today! It won many Tony awards. Also, the movie you are watching also won multiple awards. I'm so surprised you don't know this cast. They are all so famous and will be considered legends (Richard Gere IS a legend!)! Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifa, and John C. Reilly. There is so much talent in this movie!

[@DavidRigano]

Important to note that the production running right now is not the same one from 1975. But it is, however, the longest currently running American musical on Broadway and the longest running revival in Broadway history, having opened in the 90s.

[@ializarg]

He is also unable to recognize Chita Rivera's cameo because surely he hasn't heard of her... and he claims to be a singer.

[@DavidRigano]

@@ializarg There are singers in all different disciplines. Chita is specifically a Broadway name. I'm sure there are names in the music industry who those of us who know mostly Broadway won't know and others could say the same of us.

[@ializarg]

@@DavidRigano I'm not a singer and I know who Chita Rivera and Queen Latifah are.

[@RitsusDarlingGirl]

I'm pretty sure that Catherine Zeta Jones did this movie while she was several months pregnant. Good on her for pulling off all those dances in that corset, either way.

[@taneshah.1260]

Yes, she sure was pregnant.

[@GraemeONeil]

she wasn't pregnant during the shooting the film. But she was VERY pregnant at the Oscars, when she won and performed live. I believe she gave birth like 2-3 days after the Oscars.

[@the_petty_crocker]

@@GraemeONeil She found out she was pregnant toward the end of the filming, so a body double was used in some shots. In some, she's filmed only from the mid-torso up.

[@DelGuy03]

@@the_petty_crocker How does that work out chronologically? They wrapped shooting in March 2002, and she was (hugely) pregnant in April 2003 for the Oscars. I know this story is out there and gets repeated, and I can't fault anyone for quoting it, but I wonder if all the pages that quote each other can be traced to a credible source. Maybe she got called in later for a day of close-up reshoots, and by THEN she knew she was pregnant? She couldn't have been pregnant during principal shooting unless it lasted for 13-14 months.

[@jasminewilliams1673]

I love Velma’s opening, because it’s great storytelling. You don’t know she’s murdered her sister and they even introduced them as a duo, and the light being on nobody. Such a well done musical

[@oliviarivera3680]

It’s so funny that you asked who the biggest star in the movie at the time was, and then didn’t know who Richard Gere is because although everyone was pretty much already a huge star, I would say that Richard had the most commercial success at the time. As he was probably the most household name at the time. But again everyone was huge. I could be wrong but that’s kinda my recollection at the time

[@mrflickswatches]

Yeah I’ve honestly never seen him before, if I did I surely don’t know from where

[@vswobad8126]

@@mrflickswatches I recommend the Iconic movie Pretty Woman

[@rebeca724]

@@mrflickswatches I recommend Unfaithful

[@valleya6114]

"Officer and a Gentleman" this came out the 80's

[@kyraspikes7542]

@@mrflickswatches Add American Gigolo (1984) to the list as well.

[@SM-BSW]

I will never not love the Cell Block Tango. This is one of the most impressive musical adaptations ever. They captured the spirit of the musical perfectly. I saw this show on Broadway, and it was also AMAZING. The musical was a lot more stylized. And every scene was presented as a vaudeville act in the original show. And the costumes were more minimalist.

[@GraemeONeil]

Its sad that the "uh uh" was going to be the most memorable moment for you in this movie, when Catherine Zeta-Jones gave one of the all-time great movie musical performances in this. You'll notice the movie cuts around Renee and Richard's dancing a lot to "hide" (for Billy's tap dance, you never see Richard's top half in the frame with his feet). But with Catherine (especially in "I Can't Do It Alone"), the cameraman, the editor doesn't have to do any trickery. Catherine just owns it.

[@PrincessSnowbelle]

This version of Chicago is amazing! It’s so hard to pick a favorite song. The actors make each song incredible and memorable. I love them all. I also want to point out that “Mr. Cellophane” in this movie is an underrated gem. Such an amazing movie. This is by far my favorite movie version of a musical.

[@taneshah.1260]

I was SO psyched for "Mr. Cellophane" when I saw the show, my sister was highly amused, LOL. I love that song.

[@wolfywox]

Crazy to me that people accuse you of lying about seeing a movie before. Just because you can sing part of a chorus after you've heard it twice, which most people can do! 😅 Always love your reactions man! I feel like I'm watching a movie with a friend whenever you post.

[@mrflickswatches]

That’s love 🙏🏼👏🏽

[@KSan357]

My favorite song is Cell Block Tango but my favorite performance is We Both Reached for the Gun because that dance is insane, one of my favorite choreographies ever You're not supposed to know what the girl (Hunyak) is saying in Cell Block Tango, the whole point is that she only knows a few english words- 'uh uh' and 'not guilty'. She's the only one that doesn't admit to a crime: What am I doing here? They say my famous lover/tenant held down my husband while I chopped his head off. But it's not true. I am innocent. I don't know why Uncle Sam says I did it. I tried to explain at the police station but they didn't understand me... Considering this whole musical talks about manipulating stories and press its extra powerful that the only innocent woman is unable to speak for herself, and of course serves the ultimate punishment

[@bookwoman53]

I love the Cell Block Tango. The Hungarian immigrant is named Hunyak. Here is what she’s saying, “How did I find myself here? They say my famous lover held down my husband and I cut his head off. It’s not true. I am innocent. I don't know why Uncle Sam says I did it. I tried to explain at the police station but they didn't understand.” If someone asked her if she did it she’d say “Uh uh.” I saw Chicago on B’Way with Bebe Nuwirth as Velma.

[@Croissantsss]

Small moment but for context, in older times “puss” was slang for “face” 😂 and the only reason I know that is from a line in the Newsies musical

[@caiawren6100]

I only know it for "sour puss" when someone's pulling an ugly pouty face lol

[@tierneybeckett]

LOL 'Puss' means face. She's saying Roxie looks like a sweet, innocent girl. Pretty stacked cast, honestly. For name recognition, Renee Zellwegger was basically Hollywood's sweetheart when this came out. Richard Gere was pretty much already kind of 'icon' status. Catherine Zeta-Jones was already a leading lady and very well-known. Queen Latifah was famous, of course, but I feel like this was really her biggest movie at this point. She'd done television and she'd had supporting parts in other successful movies, but this was a step up in my opinion. I'd say Bringin' Down The House was her first real lead in a movie and it came out the year after this. Name recognition, though, is definitely up there with the leading cast just because of her music career. Then you've got people like Lucy Liu, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs, Colm Feore, Chita Rivera...crazy names in this movie. Little bit of trivia. Richard Gere took tap lessons for months before filming. I'm not a HUGE Richard Gere fan, but I think he did an amazing job.

[@suesaul4727]

There isn't a bad song in this movie, but I love Mr Cellophane. This poor man is one of the few innocents in the whole story.

[@jtomyhope575]

16:10 and this is where the "Son of Sam" law comes in these days. It's a law that prevents criminals from profiting off their crimes. Due to the sensationalism of crimes in the media, some criminals could actually get rich off of the paid interviews, books, or movie deals. But the Son of Sam Law prevents that from happening.

[@yukismith4518]

I had friends have their awakening because of this film. Queen Latifa!!!

[@katrinacash6393]

I saw this in the movie theater when it came out and absolutely loved it! One of my favorite songs, "Mr. Cellophane", was performed by John C. Reilly but I honestly loved all of them. Chicago won the Best Picture of the Year Oscar and Catherine Zeta-Jones won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Rene Zellweger and Queen Latifah were also nominated for the same award and John C. Reilly was nominated for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. It was extremely popular. If you like Queen Latifah and want some big laughs then I highly recommend watching "Burning Down The House" that she stars in with Steve Martin.

[@NikkieTwix]

I would’ve loved to have seen this in theatre! I was only 6 when this came out 🤣

[@katrinacash6393]

@@NikkieTwix I was 44. 😂

[@kristinering3824]

I saw this live on Broadway with Wayne Brady as Billy Flynn. It was amazing and WB was perfect!!

[@paramitch]

I would love to have seen that -- I can absolutely see that he would have been phenomenal! Great casting choice.

[@NikkieTwix]

This movie is a masterpiece and iconic in my eyes. I feel like Moulin Rouge got more love at the time but personally I’ve always thought Chicago was way better

[@sharonschannel3071]

Fun fact -- Catherine Zeta Jones was like 5 months pregnant during those strenuous dancing scenes. Talk about a pro!

[@daedaluspercy]

John C. Reilly (who plays Roxie's husband) is actually the lead in one of my favorite movie musicals (and I daresay, a pretty underrated one) called Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox story. It's ridiculous and absolutely a parody, but the music is great, and there's a really star-studded cast. Highly recommend it.

[@PhoenixFit2024]

Billy is Richard Gere - very famous in the day. His most famous movie is Primal Fear which is SO good and an ending that will leave your jaw on the floor.

[@sarahfranklin8934]

Love that movie and he was also in pretty woman too another good one

[@parrisj21]

No babes. Did we forgot about pretty woman ????

[@parrisj21]

Yasssss!

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Richard Gere: "Pretty Woman", "An Officer and a Gentleman", "Cotton Club" and a lot more. He was in Grease on Broadway when it first came out. He was also a gymnast and he played the coronet and piano in "Cotton Club".

[@stephanieramirez15]

Cell Block Tango is 🔥🔥🔥🔥! My favorite song and Catherine Zeta Jones killed her role along with all the other stars!

[@tinaowens3772]

Catherine Zeta Jones was actually pregnant during the filming of "Chicago." Normally she has a very slim waist but you could see during that dance that she was a little thick around the middle. Same in the finale dance. That's where the remark about laying off the caramels was about, (implying she was just gaining weight.)

[@fourthgirl]

This movie has lovely nods to the legendary Bob Fosse. I saw Chita Rivera perform as Velma in a tour to San Francisco. Wonderful! The story is based on true events with the idea that women don't commit murder...unless wronged by a man. So popularity with the public way the best was of getting off. Unfortunately for our Hungarian inmate, no money and language barrier sent her to the gallows. Catherine Zeta-Jones was pregnant while filming this movie and accepted her Oscar ready to pop with her daughter. Queen Latifah and Renee Zellweger were nominated also nominated for Oscars.

[@julienichols5333]

I came here just to share the pregnancy factoid, so I'm glad someone else beat me to it. 😊 I always thought they did such a good job hiding her pregnancy considering 1920's clothing silhouettes.

[@MsWillowbayOrelse]

LOL You laughin thru the best song in the movie was hilarious! That is my fav number in the movie tho I also like Mister Cellophane too. Really this entire musical has bangers.

[@ShelbySays]

To me Renee Zellweger was the most famous of the moment. The biggest name at the time of release but Richard Gere would be considered just as famous at the time but just in a different place in his career. Catherine zeta jones was very well known and popular at the time but was more third place compared to Zellweger and Gere. I love all the songs so much - even the ones that are a little more silly or less commercial. All so good for for different reasons. I honestly can choose a favorite.

[@ambercontreras8067]

Shoutout from Chicago! Cook county’s finest!the uh uh is her saying she didn’t do it- all the other murderesses are laying it out but she really loved him

[@mrflickswatches]

Nice ! 🔥

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

My favorite song is "Mr Cellophane". It is so heartbeaking, tragic, and relatable for me.

[@RubyMadigan]

The one who doesn't speak English is actually innocent. She says something like she came home to find someone had beheaded her husband with an axe. She didn't do it but because she's a foreigner and can't speak the language she is blamed. If I have one qualm about this movie its them not cutting the tap part in court or hiring someone who could actually tap dance. It hurts me to watch as someone who dearly loves tap and has tapped for over 10 years Have you watched many classic musicals yet? Singin in the rain or The sound of music?

[@09dawnie]

That lawyer Billy Flynn is none other than the epic Richard Gere. "Pretty Woman", "Primal Fear" Richard Gere.

[@silveriv8373]

Every song is my favorite. One of the musicals I listen to the entire soundtrack.

[@hearmymotoredheart]

19:00 Catherine was pregnant when she filmed this, so it was a marvel that even she could do it at that intensity!

[@W3ndy_D4rling]

SHE WAS???

[@talkingwithtyvethia7283]

The lawyer character has a super long resume. You should do a reaction to “Pretty Woman”

[@EdithCardellini]

Gotta add An Officer and a Gentleman to the list 👍

[@jodimerusi3250]

Cell Block Tango is my favorite song -- plus it tells each of the stories of the women. The woman who kept saying Uh, Uh when she did her dance she's the only one who had a white scarf as opposed to the real killers who had red scarfs signifying blood. The woman who had the white scarf was innocent but because she was a foreigner she couldn't get the help she needed. (Russian at the time when they were looking for "Commies" everywhere.) You asked about the candy scene. Apparently there was a pause in the filming or they had to refilm a scene. It turns out that Catherine Zeta Jones was pregnant and she was beginning to have a bit of a baby bump. So they show several scenes of her eating candies so they could say she was putting on weight, to disguise the fact that she was pregnant! I also love the song "Cellophane Man" it's a rather sad song about Roxie's husband and how he feels invisible. The actor does a great job of making you feel sorry for him. If you like Disney movies the same actor did the voice of Wreck It Ralph in that film. I love Chicago -- so well done, deserved all the acclaim it got.

[@rebeccablackburn9487]

There isn't a bad song in this musical, that's why it's my favorite!!

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

Rene Zellweger got Oscars for "Cold Mountain" and "Judy".

[@MegaSondheim]

Hugh Jackman started in musical theatre in Australia in the 90s. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 2004 for his performance in The Boy From Oz. (No, nothing to do with The Wizard of Oz)

[@jennym2276]

The biggest star in this at the time was Richard Gere. Who played the lawyer. Have you n ot scene Pretty Woman? Lot of songs I love but I guess my favorite is the opener. All that Jazz

[@kyraspikes7542]

There is also a deleted scene of a duet between Queen Latifah and Catherine Zeta Jones. Oh, and a wonderful movie of CZJ's is The Mask of Zorro (1998) if you haven't seen it. She mesmerized everyone when that film came out.

[@shygirl5280]

It made sense that they cut the duet between Queen Latifah & CZJ. The movie was supposed to be done through Roxy’s eyes & Roxy wasn’t there. I understand why they cut it, but if you didn’t watch the extras on the DVD you wouldn’t have ever heard it. They sounded great together!

[@Bfdidc]

Catherine Zeta Jones is a lot of fun in The Mask of Zorro.

[@SodaliteSushi]

YESSSS I love Chicago😭 so underrated and I’m glad someone is finally reacting to it!!

[@bobstewart1668]

CHICAGO is a live show and has been running since 1995 on Broadway, 8 times a week. (Still running) This movie just upped the musical's Brand and people still come see the Broadway Show!

[@avaparkergray1983]

"What am doing here? They say my famous lover held down my husband while I chopped off his head. But it isn't true, I am innocent. I don't know why Uncle Sam says I did it. I tried to explain it at the police station but they did not understand me." -Hungarian translation for 'uh uh' girl

[@SM-BSW]

Here's the translation of the Hungarian in the Cell Block tango (FYI: that part is in Hungarian in the musical, so must people aren't supposed to understand what she's saying) : *How did I find myself here? They say my famous lover (neighbor?) held down my husband and I cut his head off. But it's not true. I am innocent. I don't know why Uncle Sam says I did it. I tried to explain at the police station but they didn't understand.*

[@celesteklose4903]

I worked in the cinema when this movie came out and I had to watch the Cell Block Tango at every screening on the big screen, it was amazing!

[@etherealtb6021]

You'd make a good Billy Flynn! They always do productions of Chicago, so try out next time!

[@Ciclopea2]

Who was the biggest star in this movie at this time period? ALL OF THEM. It was a monster ensemble cast, some of the biggest most popular names, even legends you're probably just too young to recognize like Chita Rivera (RIP). This was a BIG project in a time where musicals were becoming mainstream again, mostly after the success of "Moulin Rouge". Definitely one of the best movie adaptations of a musical, hence its six Oscars, including best movie. It's a modern classic.

[@anyviolet]

26:17 Colm Feore is an amazing (no pun intended) actor who you might have seen in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, as one of the corporate wickeds in Harry's company. He has many stage and screen credits and I saw him live doing Shakespeare once. Left us speechless.

[@paramitch]

I love Colm Feore -- always love seeing him show up in a movie or TV show! I know he's legendary for his Shakespeare at Stratford (his Mercutio was supposedly iconic -- he did an entire monologue while pacing his sword that was slowly twirling on the floor).

[@racheldrum1982]

I love Queen Latifah in this movie. When You're Good to Mama is amazing.

[@kathyharvey8275]

A great movie by Richard Gere is an Officer and a Gentleman ❤❤❤❤

[@thattheatrenerd1418]

Here’s the thing I love about the movie (I’ve done the show twice now in school, once as Billy) it isn’t afraid of being a musical. If my memory serves me correctly the only song cut is Mary sunshine’s solo (it is originally a drag role.) they let you learn the world through Roxie’s eyes and she sees life as a show. To this day I believe it is the best movie musical interpretation.

[@Charlie-nr6vd]

They also cut "Class" which is one of my favorites. They did film it though! It just didn't make the final cut of the film.

[@SensaiLaStrange]

citizen of chicago here--my highschool did a production of this my freshman year and it was amazing. I hope to see it on broadway one day

[@lydiah12]

"We Both Reached for the Gun" is my favorite number. Thanks for sharing the reaction!

[@bluestarzy1767]

Catherine Zeta Jones - Black Bob Renee Zelwiger - Roxy The "uh uh" is like "naw uh" girl is saying this: How did I find myself here? They say my famous lover (neighbor?) held down my husband and I cut his head off. But it's not true. I am innocent. I don't know why Uncle Sam says I did it. I tried to explain at the police station but they didn't understand. My favorite song is "Be Good to Mama" The most famous: Richard Gere

[@Angelicwings1]

Saw this at the movie theatre when it came out. Absolutely adored it

[@roxxibelle4]

I strongly recommend In The Heights, it's a great musical movie!!! It's by Lin-Manuel Miranda

[@claualexis1737]

You all gotta make him watch Moulin Rouge next! Like come On

[@LyndalParkerNewlyn]

Chicago was the first musical I saw on stage with my grandmother as a teenager. That was 35 years ago and I have loved musical theatre ever since !

[@lmbrtshrry]

The dark haired woman was Zorro's girlfriend. The lawyer is Richard Geer from Pretty Woman.

[@nicolecepero-rai5903]

Ohhhhh my goodness, ok, I was gifted tickets to see Chicago on broadway for my 15th birthday, and I think that was a yea or 2 after the movie came out. And holy shit it was AMAZING! It was very stripped down, but literally the same as the movie, but the VOICES are so much better. You sit there in awe at the talent. Broadway Billy Flynn made me angry they cast weak voiced Richard Gere. If you EVER have the opportunity to see this live, for the love of god, please do, 10/10 totally recommend

[@DuninhaMTV]

Catherine was my first crush and still is in the older movies. As a singer and musical actress myself, it´s always crazy to hear "was Chicago ever a live show?" or they don´t know "all that jazz" and the famous "cell-block--tango" etc. It is one of the oldest musicals which still exists. But maybe you are very young.^^ You even don´t know a lot of singers or actors/actresses, which are famous. Also when you watched Burlesque.^^ I bet you also don´t know classics like Grease. You will have fun. :)

[@mrflickswatches]

Grease has been watched ! Its in musical playlist 👏🏽

[@amber.ren_1995]

I wouldn’t say it’s bcuz of him being young bcuz I’m like the same age as him. I’m 28 years old and I knew all these people and actually the first time I watched Chicago for the first time when I was like 8, 9 or 10. Funny thing my parents had bought a new car it was a Trailblazer and it came with a tv and dvd player and the movie it came with was Chicago. That’s how me and my brothers were introduced to it. I loved it. And me being a singer I really loved it. We’d watch it quite a bit on the road. And yes I know all these legendary actors/actresses some of them before this movie and some of them bcuz of this move. But of course I’ve watched a lot of the actors movies/ shows since this. So again I think it’s just bcuz of his life was different growing up so he just didn’t know some of them but me and my family especially me and my dad we watched a shit load of tv lol and I actually am really good with knowing a lot of actors/actresses names and faces. Bcuz singing and acting is a passion of mine. So I’ve always payed close attention to celebrities careers what stuff they’ve played in. Normally my friends and family always ask me for an actors/ actresses when they’re trying to remember who it was playing in whatever movie or show and most the time i have the answer.

[@DuninhaMTV]

@@amber.ren_1995 28 is young to me! I'm 38 in April amd grew up with. And I don't know anybldy who don't recognize Cher or Madonna. Even of you don't like it, ots like Whitney or Michael, to me, people know them. Especially in USA I thougt this is normal.^^ But I see it is not for you guys ;)

[@purple9533]

The male actor is the great Richard Gere. Check out Pretty woman and unfaithful. Two of my favorites of his along with this masterpiece. Richard Gere is amazing.

[@JessieNebulousGaming]

Fun reaction! I am impressed with the editing, to get some of the music in while still avoiding copyright claim. I had a reaction channel but had a hard time editing in such a way, so I gave up on the endeavor even though it was a lot of fun sharing reactions. My favorite song is "Cell Block Tango," or "I Can't Do It Alone." I think this is one of the best movie adaptations of a stage musical, and every actor nailed their part.

[@mrflickswatches]

Thanks ! I appreciate it ! I run into problems from time to time sometimes, but I just learned to get around it !

[@Steef_Lee]

Oh and my favorites are cell block tango and mr cellophane if I had to pick. I also like Billy’s puppeteer bit. Edit: also everything Queen Latifah does and says lol

[@globetrekkerfromCA]

If you like Queen Latifa, you should check out her duet with Catherine Zeta-Jones, "What Became of Class?," that was cut out of the movie. It was included as a deleted scene on the DVD and is such a good song! I think you can find it here on KZbin.

[@fancyclan5679]

Both girls caught hell for their figure in this from the media. Catherine Zeta-Jones for being too fast and Rene for being too skinny... CZJ was actually pregnant during the filming of this

[@kaspas5511]

im assuming someone already said this and i dont know the exact words, but the "uh uh" girls story was i think about her being framed. which is why her scarf was white ad not red. but so this makes it even more sad bc shes the one to get the death penalty

[@jeanine6328]

What I don’t understand, is how Queen Latifah is more beautiful now, than she was even then. She was drop dead gorgeous in Last Holiday, I love anything she does with LL.

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

Bro you’ve been killing it with the musical reactions recently

[@mrflickswatches]

I have to gang! We could of done a musical together, I know you sing too👀 lol but you probably have seen everything

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

@@mrflickswatches I won’t lie I’ve seen a fair few😂 aye I’m always down for a song along man

[@mrflickswatches]

@@ajandrianjafymusic if you have a Instagram follow me ! I’ll follow back, if not you should really make one! Do all your covers on there as well as you do KZbin! You have potential bud ! 🙏🏼

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

@@mrflickswatchesthanks man, one singer to another I appreciate that. I been meaning to make one for my music at some point

[@susieqmorrison6119]

The one on the left is Catherine Zeta Jones. She won an Oscar for this role😊

[@DamnQuilty]

My favorite is We both reached for the gun

[@Lewanskifam15]

My high school did chicago teen edition in December and it was so fun and my family and. Bffs came to support me. Edit: I'm using my family's account

[@cadenzaaa___]

i went to go see chicago on broadway last year, and it was definitely one of the best theatre experiences that i’ve ever had. would 100% recommend it

[@Sd3cinema]

If it was ever a live show 😳 the gasp was audible

[@MsMelyjean]

That is Mya. "The Case of the Ex" joke is top tier.😁

[@auntvesuvi3872]

I love this movie. I took so many friends to see it... and they loved it, too! 🎶 Cheers to director Rob Marshall.

[@torstenhoffmann3023]

"We both reached for the Gun" or "Cell Block Tango" is my fav song!

[@laticiadavis8627]

Taye Diggs was a fellow rochesterian he also did plays before he was in movies. Miracles and blessings to you and yours and happy new year to you and yours ✌️ 💜 🙏.

[@leafybrains]

your excitement watching this is exactly what i desperately desire when i recommend this movie to people. when you asked "is that mya" i SCREAMED YES lmao. ugh star studded movie

[@leafybrains]

yes! the lady who plays mary sunshine plays martha may in the grinch

[@Chikorita2Chante]

This was a neat video. My favourite song is probably the one they cut, lol. "Class" w/ Catherine ZJ and Queen Latifah.

[@MindfulMya]

Saw Chicago live in Toronto just a few weeks ago and it was brilliant. I love this movie so much. But the show is iconic. Highly recommend it.

[@Tenshii_Artii]

Since you might have already known what the ‘Uh Uh’ lady is saying now during her segment of the Cell Block Tango song. Just also wanted to point out that while the dance numbers of the other ladies clearly showed ‘harm’ to the male backup dancers around them. That one lady dances in a way that is so gentle and not being vicious to the male dancers. Coupled with the white flag she drew out at the end, she’s completely innocent.

[@felixhenson9926]

Cell Block Tango is my favourite song from Chicago, and yeah the noises they're all making relate to their stories. The biggest star at the time was probably Catherine Zeta Jones and at least here in the UK was Renee Zellweger or however her name is spelt bc it wasn't too much long after Bridget Jones' Diary and it was just this cultural juggernaut.

[@adriannebutler253]

Fun fact Catherine zeta Jones aka Velma Kelly was pregnant during this movie

[@Rainy_Day_Daydream]

16:02 a while ago my sister’s high school put on a live production, it was really good! My sisters friend played Mama Morton lmao

[@Steef_Lee]

I feel ya on the jazz. I recently started putting it on in the background at home and there is something soothing about it. I’d never jam it in my car or headphones, but it’s great for background.