What a great movie. If you like musicals and like gospel ...
921112
What a great movie.  If you like musicals and like gospel music and Queen Latifa and Dolly Parton, you'll really enjoy this music.
Excellent AAA+.

Ron L
4369916
Unless you are a fan of musicals...and a love story..than this movie is for you...
I saw this movie when starz had a free preview and let me tell you i love this movie....
this is a beautifuly done movie..kenneth brannah did a wonderful directorial job in this movie.
Alicia Sliverstone radiants and shines in this movie. This movie is a must....i give it 5 stars....
373896
I thought this movie was a nice change of pace. It was funny and had a really good message. If you don't go to church you may not like it. But that doesn't mean you will not find it entertaining, to say the least.  Just give it a chance.  It's a movie you could even watch with your family.
1385152
A great musical. A go-to for me if my life is messy. The singing is real, not trained and most of the actors are better actors than singers but it is so real. The story is wonderful, my kind of happily ever after, at last.
425315
i just don't understand how this movie got so many critics trashing it? its a great movie with great music and not sure why Bacharach has any regrets as i think the songs r great for the movie (as long as he's not singing them as he def is not a 'singer' by any means but for melody he is great!)  i have watched this many times. when i get down i pop the dvd in. it starts off quick and hooked me right away the very first time i viewed it. just another example of what critics 'love' i usually end up 'hating' but love the movies they hate. so ignore the critics and if you like musicals i think u will love it!
4476616
Loved this movie. At first I was a little unsure about it. This was our first "Liken" movie and I was expecting a more serious and bigger budget film. It was more like a really good musical play. I didn't think it would hold the attention of my 6 year old and 3.5 year old, but they loved it, and ask to watch it every Sunday. There are a few silly songs, and the story is not perfect, of course (like for example, Ester reveals to the king that her people are in danger during the first feast she invites them to -  but you have to forgive a little difference and just teach them the real scripture story later. This sets a great foundation for interest in the OT story, and leaves them with a picture in their mind that will really bring the story to life). This is a family favorite for sure :)
1539103
this is a awesome movie. this is one of the best musicals and one of the oddest musicals I've ever saw. I love the time warp song my favorite song in the movie. great film. the story is good, the music is good, the acting is good. if you have not seen this movie then I recommend you do
4062067
I have to say this is one of the best films I have ever seen.  The director does a great job of showing the story of Roxie and Vel.  I can't say much more about it. It is comparable to Moulin Rouge, but with a stupendously better soundtrack.  All songs contained within Chicago are originals for the stage version, although a few songs were lowered a key or two so that Catherine and Rene could really belt them.
As for some of the reviewers, specifically the one who said this is a a horrible new musical.  I am sorry to say you have been misinformed.  Firstly, this is certainly not a new musical.  It has been around for decades.  Also, it does not celebrate the murders.  In case you don't know, there is something called a farce, and Chicago is exactly that.  They use these overblown stories (i.e. The Cell Block Tango) to show what life was like in the roaring twenties.  Much like F. Scott Fitzgerald did when he wrote The Great Gatsby.
To wrap it up, I cannot recommend this movie enough.  It is beyond great, I also recommend you buy the soundtrack - not only to the movie, but also to the original stage version and the '96 revival.  Buy them all and enjoy.
4585045
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie.  Great story about showing the love of Jesus even when someone is not being nice.
2959974
This was an absolutely delightful movie.  Wish they still made feel good happy musicals like this today instead
 of the awful movies that we have now that are mostly not worth seeing.  That is why I prefer to stay home and
 watch the older movies instead of wasting money on the trash most of them are today.
2377081
I've watched it twice already!
It has lots of great dancing and singing.  It is much more rewarding than recent movies.
4269214
MUST SEE feel good movie. Great songs, and what a journey. I always appreciate a good Brit/Irish musical since it always has social themes but doesn't make you feel bad. I love the director's other indie piece, Begin Again, so I knew I was going to be in for a treat. Pity Sing Street didn't get as much academy recognition, one of the most underrated film.
601146
A great Christian movie! I saw it in the theater & purchased it to show it to a couple who were"t fortunate enough to be able to go at that time. We enjoyed it & were inspired by it. Loved the music. 2nd movie was good too & I plan to buy it too in the future.
3715523
This movie has everything...inspiration..redemption...action...romance...and parts of the Gospel.  I say "Parts" because it does not include the Lord's resurrection.  But, other than that, I could watch this movie over and over again...and have.
1205046
If you have a passion for singing, you will love this movie!
1124258
One of the best Tyler Perry movies.  You have humor, betrayal, great gospel singing, forgiveness and a great romance rolled up into one movie.  You can't get any better than that.
3834723
I've seen the Broadway and I've seen the movie. One isn't better than the other, just different.  I was thrilled to see and listen to other interpretations of this great work.  As an opera singer, it would be easy for me to linger on vocal imperfections of the movie.  It is as stated above, "RAW" or very real.  When Jackman sings his first song in the church, I was moved to tears.  It is more than singing.  I can listen to both the stage and movie versions without comparing, but spend my energy just enjoying and soaking it up.  So, if you want a critique, Jackman's voice has a very strong bright edge to it that is very acceptable on the musical stage.  Most of the time that edge works for him, however during Bring Him Home,I don't think it does. He tends to bring way too much chest into his high notes for this song which makes it sound like he's working too hard. To his credit, he never flips into falsetto for the high notes like everyone else does.  His final three high notes are supported and placed very forward again using the bright edge to his advantage. Crowe was an introverted, driven, psychological methodical character, however the emotion is still there.  He was very understated and there was a reason.  Freddie Redmayne is excellent as Marius and his acting/singing especially during Empty Chairs is emotional and beautiful. Ann Hathaway brought her role home and nailed it at the end.  Not a dry eye anywhere.  Important safety tip - do not drive while listening to the last track.  I cried all the way home in rush-hour traffic.  I guess I should have turned it off then, but it was awesome.  They tweaked the end a little, tightened it and every word could be understood. Since the sound track was recorded live while filming, you get the added thrill of all the sound effects, grunts, and gun shots, cannons etc.  It was thrilling to hear.  I agree that you may want to view the movie first then you would have a great visual when you hear the songs.  It was a fantastic movie that I will watch more than any other because there is so much going on.  I will enjoy listening to the memories of this soundtrack as well and the new orchestrations.  Take a chance and allow yourself to go on a different kind of journey.  I found it very emotional, extremely moving and fulfilling.  It's great - just different and different is okay!