I first saw this when i was ten!!! Loved it, even went to see it on broad way!!!!
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Oscar-winning satire all about the razzle-dazzle.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Chicago
Parents need to know that this Academy Award winner has some strong language and sexual references and situations, briefly explicit. A possible pregnancy by a lover is an element of the plot. All characters are amoral, even sleazy in this satire. Lots and lots of smoking. The "merry murderesses" discuss their killings without remorse. The one innocent character is hanged, shown in shadow.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the rocky relationship between Velma and Roxy. Why do they agree to work together in the end? They can also discuss the movie's portrayal of the press as marionettes controlled by the slimy lawyer. Do you think the press are savvier today or not? Are there still people today that would do anything for fame and recognition?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives inI rate this title on for age 10 and give itMust see!!!!
- Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
These songs will make you want to just jump up and dance along!
I loved this musical, probably mostly because I loved the music. This was an excellent translation from Broadway to movie.
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Chicago is quite the movie. It is filled with excellent, innovative dance numbers, wonderful music, and an original plot. There is also, however, a lot to worry about. Women murderers are encouraged to lie and manipulate to get off scot-free. Bribes, sexual favors, and an every-girl-for-herself attitude abound. Dance numbers are sexy, sexy, sexy (one line goes "when you're stroking mama/mama's stroking you" as the actress pulls a silk scarf between her legs). Two murders and a hanging occur. There is not a good role model in the film! Watch out when seeing with kids younger than 14 or so.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Lives in New YorkI rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Awful
Chicago is a terrible movie. You read what Common Sense said in the sex column, and they're right. It's not appropriate for anyone under 17.
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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