A good movie musical can be elusive.
Amos is being played by hishomicidal wifeand thegreedy lawyerthey’ve hired to keep her from hanging.
Many of the characters become far more theatrical during their musical numbers, but Amos doesn’t.
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Reilly even gets a song of his own in the form of “Mister Cellophane.”
The song sees Amos lament his oft-forgotten and ignored nature.
“Mister Cellophane” himself is given no background dancers to uplift his performance.
Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer’s attention.
Reilly’s performance as Amos grounds the film, andChicagoneeds it.
Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer’s attention.
