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Number one, given the circumstances of my life right now, I found the jail number ('Cell Block Tango'), where the women give their stories for ending up there, completely worthy of singing to. What women on any 'bad day' can't sing along to the chorus of "He Had It Commin' "?

(So I natually left the movie theater, headed to Wal-Mart & bought the soundtrack!)

The 'anger' of women was so obviously appealing to me now, but even those who love their man, will find this fun...

Number two, the costumes appeal to my glam-self!

Number three, I am a sucker for a good musical.

Number four, I adore the 20s. Both from the 'vintage' angle, as well as the historical point of women's roles at that time. (Plus, jazz & booze is featured *wink*)

Number five, as a student of communications, society, and anthropology, I found the play between the lawyer and the media a hoot!

(Yeah, I know I am being sketchy on the flick, but I don't wanna ruin it for all of you...)

Number six, the casting is superb.

I am *not* a Richard Gere fan, but seeing him as the slick-mick, well, it suits him just fine.

Renee is charming, but naughty, as Roxie. Just sweet enough to be liked, but plotting & clever enough to be interesting. And an ambitious dreamer to boot! Captivating to watch her face and see as things 'register.'

Catherine Zita-Jones is sexy, and packing a set of ovaries (read 'ballsy' to those of you not familiar with my use of the phrase), that seduces. I was impressed with her ability to sing & dance - not just another gorgeous Hollywood starlet!

The only disappointment I felt was with Queen Latifah -- why, oh, why didn't they have her sing & be in cabaret costume more?!

I am admittedly a *huge* fan of Latifah's acting, and while I don't own her CDs, her singing in this is wonderful! (Running our of superlatives!) Seeing her as 'Mama' singing in cabaret garb, with that impressive cleaveage in 20s attire, with her saucy moves and lovely, expressive face (not to mention those pipes - the girl can sing!), you just want more of her!

John C. Reilly (who plays Roxie's husband) is brilliant. Believable as the 'sap' but so well, that you ache for him in parts (my daughter left worrying about him!) and his performance in 'Mister Celeophane' is worthy of opening a bottle or wine & having a good cry over...

Christine Baranski (who I have loved since her role as Cybill Shepherd's side-kick, Maryann, in "Cybill") is wonderful in her role as the media women who is manipulated by the 'show' that Roxie & her lawyer create.

Taye Diggs is handsome & comanding in his role as the club announcer. (Great, rich voice.)

Lucy Lu has a small part, but she kicks-butt (and then some!) - proving there are 'no small roles, only small actors.'