- Audio CD (14 Jan 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Soundtrack
- Label: Epic
- ASIN: B00006RIO7
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 70,689 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The movie version of Kander and Ebb's Chicago was long in the making but its 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.
Okay, 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 bland (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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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you want my opinion in short, "Buy this CD, you won't regret it!"
Last month i saw 'Chicago' on stage and ever since then i have been eagerly waiting for the new film to come out. I left the theatre with the songs in my head and the film was no different. These infectious songs are so catchy and once you've heard them, you won't be able to stop yourself bursting into song.
'All that Jazz' and 'When you're good to Mama' are personal favourites but really there is not a bad song on this enchanting CD.
When 'Moulin Rouge' came out, everyone raved about the new musical. 'Chicago' beats that, and everything before it. Its fast, witty and powerful.
Catherine Zeta-Jones really shines, with an amazingly strong voice, she really makes you feel the lyrics that she is singing.
This is a flawless CD. Buy It! Now!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Despite my pre-conceived views of movie adaptations of stage shows being second rate, I was most surprised when I got to see Chicago, but what made the film so good was this stunning sound track!
The entire CD is packed with the movies favourite sounds (plus a few extra) and all the performers, who you'd normally expect to be reviewing for acting roles, give a superb vocal performance, each with their own distinct tone, adding a bit more 'edge' to the recording.
My favourite track has to be 4 - Cell Block Tango. Not only has it unforgettable lyrics, but the musical score together with the surprisingly good vocal talents of the actresses, doubles its appeal.
If you've never seen any version of Chicago (stage or screen), you'll hear this soundtrack as a little abstract, but if you've been lucky enough to experience Chicago, you'll definitely be much more appreciative of the tracks in every sense, and will seem much more of a must-buy sound track.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I decided to buy the soundtrack before watching the movie, and it was well wort it. All the songs are good in their own right, but there are some that really stand out to be amazing. All That Jazz is so unbelievably raw and sultry, and Catherine Zeta-Jones' voice is a real surprise! When you're good to Mama is another good one, and Queen Latifah's voice is very soulful. But the highlight of the soundtrack, and also the movie was definately the Cell Block Tango, and Gaby Roslin and Michael Greco also agreed. Each of the murderesses tell their tale in incredible ways, and the whole song is fantastic!!
I'll finish by saying stand up. Go to the nearest music shop. Buy this soundtrack. I'll sit here waiting. Go. Now.
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Chicago soundtrack
My good lady was overjoyed at the soundtrack and will be making the trip to New York to watch it in the flesh... so to speak!
Published 4 months ago by cammies1
Buy It!!
In short, if you loved the film, you'll love this soundtrack!
Nothing can compare to the attitude and gust in this recording. Read more
Nothing can compare to the attitude and gust in this recording. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. K. M. Noel
One of the most energetic soundtrack
Really love this soundtrack - probably because enjoyed the movie so much. Some tracks - "Cell block tango", "We both reached for the gun" and a few others - are amazing, really... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marius Gorochovskis
Great Sound
I wanted to get the soundtrack from the movie and am very pleased with the sound quality and the overall content.
Published 7 months ago by Annette R.
Perhaps I'm biased...
I loved it - I've listened to it SO many times, it's beginning to annoy my sister! They're fantastic songs, it was brilliant to get hold of it so easily.
Published 15 months ago by Eli-jay
Chicago
Superb CD. Fab for putting on the iPod. I can sing along as much as I like!!
Published 20 months ago by Barbara Martin
Toe Tapping Brilliant
If you've seen the Movie... then you know...
If you have not seen the Movie.. then you need to Buy It and the Soundtrack Today... it is every thing it should be.
If you have not seen the Movie.. then you need to Buy It and the Soundtrack Today... it is every thing it should be.
Published 20 months ago by Fiona Anne Feeney
Chicago the Musical cd
A top quality recording of a top line film. Every track is superb, who would have thought "Miss Potter" and Catherine Zeta Jones could belt out songs like they do in this version... Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by Jackie
Incredible
Watched the movie,saw it on stage recently and now the soundtrack.Spirit lifting,amazing.Never get tired of it.Recommend it to everyone.Buy it.
Published on 25 April 2010 by H. Jaeger
Superb music...
Have seen the show in London, and decided it was time to own the music. So I downloaded the complete score. Wonderful.
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Susan K. Smurthwaite
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