- Composer: Danny Elfman
- Audio CD (July 15 2003)
- Please Note: Requires SACD-compatible hardware
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: SACD, Import, Enhanced, Soundtrack
- Label: Sony
- Run Time: 113 minutes
- ASIN: B00009ZYCX
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (247 customer reviews)
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The movie version of Kander and Ebb's Chicago was long in the making, but it's well worth the wait. Director Rob Marshall's main change was to turn the classic musical numbers into fantasy sequences, but of course this isn't obvious on CD. Most importantly, the arrangements are bursting with life while being true to the show's spirit, and the casting is simply inspired. Catherine Zeta-Jones actually started her career on the British boards (she was in The Pajama Game and 42nd Street), so her turn as slinky Velma Kelly isn't that surprising; Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart is more of a leftfield choice, but she shows she can handle the singing demands with pizzazz. The real revelation may well be rapper Queen Latifah, who belts out "When You're Good to Mama" with a marvelous affinity for the material. OK, so the R&B reprise of "Cell Block Tango/He Had It Coming" by Queen Latifah, Macy Gray, and Lil' Kim fails to convince, while Anastacia's "Love Is a Crime" is just blah (rest easy, purists, it's over the end credits). On the other hand, the CD provides two bonuses: "Class," which was cut from the movie, and "I Move On," a great duet written by Kander and Ebb for the final cut. It's really easy to mess up film adaptations of Broadway shows. Happily, Chicago proves it can be done right. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Almost As Good As The Movie!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Chicago (The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Audio CD)
I've seen the movie atleast 20 times (no joke) and when I'm not watching the movie, I'm listening to the soundtrack (on repeat mode). These are songs you just can't get tired of. The more listen to them, the more you love them!!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Short & to the point,
By A Customer
This review is from: Chicago (The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Audio CD)
Great movie and this could have been a great soundtrack album if it wasn't completely ruined by the two additional tracks tacked on to the end of the CD. How could the producers have allowed this abomination?!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!,
By BlackNemesis (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chicago (The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Audio CD)
This CD is one of my favourite CD's. The performances are much more gripping on film, I recommend buying the film and then if you like the performances buy the recording. Otherwise check into the stage performances of Chicago. But wow! The Kander and Ebb score is to die for!! Chicago is one of my favourite musical scores and the energy and excitement of their music comes out so well here! Both of the leading ladies are amazing and even Richard Gere has his moments. An altogether amazing and must have recording!
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