My all time favourite film!

Rating: 10/10 (13 March 2019)

To start with, its directed by Baz Lurhman so you know its going to be good...
But I never expected to be obsessed with this film 11 years after I first watched it for a school project!
Considering the bohemian/absinthe induced-vibe that makes it all so unrealistic and fantastical, from a signing moon, to the green fairy played by Minogue; the talented actors, Kidman, McGregor and Broadbent are stunning and make it all very believable. You find yourself routing for the protagonists and detesting the antagonist - just as any movie should make it's audience feel.
It is so full off mixed emotions, all the way through. It is somber to start, with a beautiful opening sequence featuring establishing shots and the wonderful character Toulouse, played magnificently by Leguizamo! Haunting, funny and tear-jerking, it really is not to be missed!