Chicago reviewRob Marshall's Chicago is an adaptation of Maurine Watkins' 1926 musical of the same name. The story is set in the roaring '20s and is based on the concept of the femme fatale and commercialized criminals. The film's plot revolves around ambition and the fickle nature of fame and breaks the boundaries of stereotypical musicals with its unique theatricality and set design. Success in the cinematic, theatrical, and editing elements aids in the creation of the wonderful film that is Chicago. Analyzing a film requires understanding the setting, characters, and plot. The film's setting is Chicago, hence the film's name, during the 1920s, where flappers and burlesque were becoming increasingly popular. The story revolves around the ambitious but lovable Roxie Hart. A married woman with a husband named Amos. Amos leads a quiet life compared to Roxie who only cared about her career. Whatever it took, Roxie would use her body or even kill if it would allow her to climb the ladder of fame. Her otherworldly desire for fame landed her in prison for the murder of a man who was supposed to help her get her foot in the door in show business. In prison he meets the infamous Velma Kelly. A double act performer with her sister in a club that sold out every night. Velma killed both her sister and her husband after catching them sleeping together and was awaiting trial for the murder. His lawyer was the hotshot Billy Flynn, a man who could convince himself of anything. Roxie hires Billy for her trial and, along the way, earns 15 seconds of fame thanks to a made-up story of her crime. In the end, Roxie desperately tries to maintain the short-lived fame of her criminal career and attempts... middle of paper... action in a matter of seconds. For example, the action in the Cell Block Tango scene illustrates the backstory of the prisoners as it switches back and forth between a scene in which each of them tells Roxie the reasons why they are in prison and the dance number that actually shows the reality of them who commit the crime. . The frenetic clips of the extravagant and dramatic burlesque performances attract the audience and demand attention. This movie held my full attention from start to finish. The actors and actresses do an amazing job of portraying the history of Chicago. The film conveys the right tone and the right feeling of joy to the audience after watching. There were stunning visuals, great acting and a fantastic story, as well as superb choreography from the dancers. Chicago is a truly fantastic film and has earned the right to become a musical classic.