Thank you Baz Luhrmann

Rating: Null/10 (27 October 2001)

It's hard to put into words the true beauty of the film "Moulin Rouge". It is, for want of a better word, a masterpiece. In an age of movie mania where all movies seem to contain at least some similarites to the others. Moulin Rouge has broken this trend and it has done so in a way that is simply breathtaking. When I sat down to watch this film... I imagined it would simply be an all sining, all dancing musical converted into a film in order to attract a larger audience. How wrong I was. This film was a beautiful congregation of passion, love,faith, hope and, indeed, all things bohemian. The acting was superb. The singing was unbelievably moving. (Especially the duets between Kidman and McGregor). The writing was touching yet comical when the need for a break in the emotion was called for. However, the best aspect of the film by far was the amazing talent of the great Baz Luhrmann (Director). He brought every single bit of action and emotion to the audience. He allowed us all to feel emotions that the characters themselves were feeling. This, at times, brought many in the screen to tears. It takes a lot of talent to make a good film but everyone involved in this film deserves the recognition they deserve because, though somehow missed by the American critics, this film is a true classic. One thats legacy will most probably outlive it's stars and rightly so. Moulin Rouge is a modern day masterpiece. It is funny. Moving. Emotional. If you are one of these people who likes to look for flaws in films. You'll have to look very hard when watching this film. For those of you who are looking for a good night out. Turn down the lights. Open the wine. Bring in the popcorn and cuddle up to your partner because buy the end, You'll never want to let them go.