In 1920s Chicago, two murderesses on death row darkly satirize justice while vying for fame.
Campy and pulpy, with dark satire. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy (free) and Hoopla (free).
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and mild language.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.
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Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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