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My favourite film of 2002 arrived right at the last minute - it's the stunning adaptation of the hit musical Chicago and you can read my review (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=CinemaReview&id=162&story=3927) at the DVD Times.
Nice review - and you're the first person who has actually made me want to see this movie.
Now, I just have to work myself up into a state where I'm ready to pay money to see a film with Richard Gere in it. :D
Now, I just have to work myself up into a state where I'm ready to pay money to see a film with Richard Gere in it
it's difficult, my copy of Days of Heaven still lies here unwatched for that very reason
He does mostly do chick movies but have a look at Internal Affairs, a police thriller where he plays a very nasty cop. It would make a good double bill with Training Day.
Actually I agree, Internal Affairs is a pretty good thriller, but that was 12 years ago. A dozen years of stinkers does not fill me with hope. And his only other half-decent film is Breathless, which is still a pale shadow of the original and was twenty years ago! How is he still famous?
BTW, there's nothing wrong with a good 'chick' movie, it's just that they are few and far between. And generally nowadays, they are Korean, procluding the involvment of da Gere. See sticky thread above. ;)
Originally posted by wong fei hong
Now, I just have to work myself up into a state where I'm ready to pay money to see a film with Richard Gere in it. :D
:eek: Richard Gere, along with Harrison Ford, are two best male actors, in my eyes, I love them!
Now, chiCago that I just saw tonight, was amazing. Musicals are rare, good musicals even more so, therefore comparisons to Moulin Rouge will be made. But while that was a little too wushy-gushy lovey sweet, Chicago is more about greed, spotlight, corruption, and murder, my kind of things.
The movie is exceptional, it's just guaranteed everyone will like it, unless you're a crazed god-believer who thinks movies are a work of the devil and especially one that glamourizes violence and murder inflicted by women on their lovers, adultery and sexuality...
I've also had the pleasure of having a great audience, went to my fav theater in a good, rich part of town. Everyone aplauded after every song/number during the movie, and it was as close to being at a real play/musical as it could get.
I've never seen so many stay to watch the end credits either, occasionally clapping to some of them, especially a note closer to the end that looked something like:
"Richard Gere songs were sung and performed by Richard Gere.
Catherine Zeta-Jones songs were sung and performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones..." etc. :clap:
One note, that Zeta-Jones got at least twice the applause that Renee Zellweger got, even though she's not as prominent in the film.
Best 3 numbers were all done by Richard Gere, I really really enjoyed those parts, he's a personification of the movie and the story, he's as sleazy as they come, just awesome! :notworthy
I feel that it's a real must see movie, and will appeal to anyone, unlike some others that require a particular taste and appreciation ;)
It's on at Warner Village Cinemas nationwide, three weeks before the release date of the 17th m8.
Originally posted by wong fei hong
Actually I agree, Internal Affairs is a pretty good thriller, but that was 12 years ago. A dozen years of stinkers does not fill me with hope. And his only other half-decent film is Breathless, which is still a pale shadow of the original and was twenty years ago! How is he still famous?
Yeah, those two films are good, but the reasons he's famous that you're forgetting:
Final Analysis - great performance
Mr. Jones - great performance, makes me cry.
Intersection - makes me cry again
First Knight - great performance
Primal Fear - the all time greatest law movie and one of the best twists ever, great performance as well
Red Corner - excellent performance, makes me cry
The Jackal - fun
Runaway Bride - it's good, shut up! :dork:
Dr. T and the Women - Wow, Altman and Gere, most wonderful
Mothman Prophecies - punch # one, top 10 of 2002
Unfaithful - punch number two
Chicago - knockout
Is that enough? Only thing against him is Autumn in New York, and it isn't half as bad as at least 200 other movies that came out that year.
Didn't see Sommersby yet.
I have to say, although his performance in First Night may have been alright, the film was far from good.
I watched it again tonight, and now that I was less "razzle dazzled" the second time, I think I got the performance counts right, and the winner is Richard Gere! So, if you absolutely hate him, you might not like that he's got the most musical numbers in Chicago, a total of 4. Zeta-Jones as Velma got 3 and a half, Zelwegger got 2 and a half, and one by John C. Reilly and Queen Latifah each.
Gere's parts are the best, the funniest, the most inventive and showy.
:rocker:
I saw this at Warner Leicster Square last night and really enjoyed it (Girlfriend loved it)
:)
I liked the way that the songs are worked into the movie (mostly as fantasies) and thought this was a clever touch, but for me the movie never really topped the first five minutes and the opening number "All that Jazz" IMO none of the other songs are as strong.
Definately needs to be seen on the big screen!
I'd give it ****/*****
:)
What's the editing like? Not too many cuts during the musical numbers, I hope.
Originally posted by Panavision
What's the editing like? Not too many cuts during the musical numbers, I hope.
Lots and lots of cuts of course.
*Cue the frustrated director wannabe whining* ;)
Great!!! :gag: Maybe the director should've watched Grease, let us enjoy the dancing, without resorting to Mtv editing.
"Chicago" is a finely edited picture! Want an example - watch the courtroom / tap-dance scene. Lovely stuff.
The whole film has a great rhythm and is perfectly paced. The direction and choreography are spot-on and the editing enhances both!
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Nice review - and you're the first person who has actually made me want to see this movie.
Now, I just have to work myself up into a state where I'm ready to pay money to see a film with Richard Gere in it. :D
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Now, I just have to work myself up into a state where I'm ready to pay money to see a film with Richard Gere in it
it's difficult, my copy of Days of Heaven still lies here unwatched for that very reason
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He does mostly do chick movies but have a look at Internal Affairs, a police thriller where he plays a very nasty cop. It would make a good double bill with Training Day.
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Actually I agree, Internal Affairs is a pretty good thriller, but that was 12 years ago. A dozen years of stinkers does not fill me with hope. And his only other half-decent film is Breathless, which is still a pale shadow of the original and was twenty years ago! How is he still famous?
BTW, there's nothing wrong with a good 'chick' movie, it's just that they are few and far between. And generally nowadays, they are Korean, procluding the involvment of da Gere. See sticky thread above. ;)
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Originally posted by wong fei hong
Now, I just have to work myself up into a state where I'm ready to pay money to see a film with Richard Gere in it. :D
:eek: Richard Gere, along with Harrison Ford, are two best male actors, in my eyes, I love them!
Now, chiCago that I just saw tonight, was amazing. Musicals are rare, good musicals even more so, therefore comparisons to Moulin Rouge will be made. But while that was a little too wushy-gushy lovey sweet, Chicago is more about greed, spotlight, corruption, and murder, my kind of things.
The movie is exceptional, it's just guaranteed everyone will like it, unless you're a crazed god-believer who thinks movies are a work of the devil and especially one that glamourizes violence and murder inflicted by women on their lovers, adultery and sexuality...
I've also had the pleasure of having a great audience, went to my fav theater in a good, rich part of town. Everyone aplauded after every song/number during the movie, and it was as close to being at a real play/musical as it could get.
I've never seen so many stay to watch the end credits either, occasionally clapping to some of them, especially a note closer to the end that looked something like:
"Richard Gere songs were sung and performed by Richard Gere.
Catherine Zeta-Jones songs were sung and performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones..." etc. :clap:
One note, that Zeta-Jones got at least twice the applause that Renee Zellweger got, even though she's not as prominent in the film.
Best 3 numbers were all done by Richard Gere, I really really enjoyed those parts, he's a personification of the movie and the story, he's as sleazy as they come, just awesome! :notworthy
I feel that it's a real must see movie, and will appeal to anyone, unlike some others that require a particular taste and appreciation ;)
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It's on at Warner Village Cinemas nationwide, three weeks before the release date of the 17th m8.
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Originally posted by wong fei hong
Actually I agree, Internal Affairs is a pretty good thriller, but that was 12 years ago. A dozen years of stinkers does not fill me with hope. And his only other half-decent film is Breathless, which is still a pale shadow of the original and was twenty years ago! How is he still famous?
Yeah, those two films are good, but the reasons he's famous that you're forgetting:
Final Analysis - great performance
Mr. Jones - great performance, makes me cry.
Intersection - makes me cry again
First Knight - great performance
Primal Fear - the all time greatest law movie and one of the best twists ever, great performance as well
Red Corner - excellent performance, makes me cry
The Jackal - fun
Runaway Bride - it's good, shut up! :dork:
Dr. T and the Women - Wow, Altman and Gere, most wonderful
Mothman Prophecies - punch # one, top 10 of 2002
Unfaithful - punch number two
Chicago - knockout
Is that enough? Only thing against him is Autumn in New York, and it isn't half as bad as at least 200 other movies that came out that year.
Didn't see Sommersby yet.
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I have to say, although his performance in First Night may have been alright, the film was far from good.
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I watched it again tonight, and now that I was less "razzle dazzled" the second time, I think I got the performance counts right, and the winner is Richard Gere! So, if you absolutely hate him, you might not like that he's got the most musical numbers in Chicago, a total of 4. Zeta-Jones as Velma got 3 and a half, Zelwegger got 2 and a half, and one by John C. Reilly and Queen Latifah each.
Gere's parts are the best, the funniest, the most inventive and showy.
:rocker:
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I saw this at Warner Leicster Square last night and really enjoyed it (Girlfriend loved it)
:)
I liked the way that the songs are worked into the movie (mostly as fantasies) and thought this was a clever touch, but for me the movie never really topped the first five minutes and the opening number "All that Jazz" IMO none of the other songs are as strong.
Definately needs to be seen on the big screen!
I'd give it ****/*****
:)
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What's the editing like? Not too many cuts during the musical numbers, I hope.
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Originally posted by Panavision
What's the editing like? Not too many cuts during the musical numbers, I hope.
Lots and lots of cuts of course.
*Cue the frustrated director wannabe whining* ;)
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Great!!! :gag: Maybe the director should've watched Grease, let us enjoy the dancing, without resorting to Mtv editing.
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"Chicago" is a finely edited picture! Want an example - watch the courtroom / tap-dance scene. Lovely stuff.
The whole film has a great rhythm and is perfectly paced. The direction and choreography are spot-on and the editing enhances both!
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