One of the most iconic musicals in the history of the genre and cinema celebrated its second decade last year, remaining one of the most beloved films of the genre. Directed by Rob Marshall, this adaptation of the famous Broadway musical has revitalized interest in this type of production, which is becoming increasingly popular among audiences.
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In the early 2000s, films like Moulin Rouge and Chicago itself helped renew interest in musicals, a genre that had lost popularity in previous decades, with the exception of Disney hits. In the specific case of Chicago, it stood out not only for its success at the box office, grossing more than 306 million dollars on a budget of 45 million, but also for its exceptional critical reception, with a score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The plot of Chicago takes us back to the 1920s, presenting the story of Roxie Hart, played by Renée Zellweger, a young woman who dreams of making it in show business and who, after being arrested for the murder of her lover, finds herself in prison with Velma Kelly, a famous jazz singer played by Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The film, which also stars Richard Gere as lawyer Billy Flynn, received 12 Oscar nominations and won six, including Best Picture. Additionally, Catherine Zeta-Jones won the…
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