A lot of movies taken place in Chicago have been on the tv lately.. but I have noticed that there is a major difference between real world Chicago and the fictional city that they display.
1.. The Media has two versions of Chicago: La La Land or Crime Chicago. There is no happy medium. Some versions show Chicago as the most pleasant, safest place ever, others show it as if you step out your door you will be raped, murdered or framed. Both of these versions happen to be false.
2.. The weather! It is always so pleasant when filmed. Even when its winter, the weather is bearable.. this happens to be FALSE.
3.. City Traffic: I think its pretty funny that whenever someone wants a cab they are always directly there for them at their disposal and when they want to take part in a high speed chase there is never traffic.
4.. Have you ever noticed that the only people on the streets in Chicago are pretty people that look like moviestars? Not many homeless' are featured on the big screen streets.
5.. The El isn't a scary place dispite what you may see in While You Were Sleeping (he was robbed and pushed onto the tracks) and if it was the EL attendants sure as hell would not jump out to save anyone..
6.. and for those who love the television show ER.. the hospital its meant to take place at is way out in the west loop but they always show it in the middle of the city. Hate to burst your bubble.
Regardless.. its a great city and everyone should visit it for themselves instead of watching it in the movies.. I have a couch you may sleep on.. :)
Here are some movies that take place in Chicago:
My Best Friend's Wedding
The Break Up
Chicago (Go Figure)
Ferris Buellers Day Off
The Blue's Brothers
While You Were Sleeping
Ground Hog Day
Home Alone (1 and 2)
etc..etc..etc..
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