An Ordinary Love Story With Spectacular Production Design

Rating: 8/10 (27 August 2001)

Man, this is one of the most magnificent masterpieces ever made. Musical dramas have been pretty rare for the past 10 years, because of this, Moulin Rouge becomes a unique movie viewing experience. The direction is in many ways similar to that of Romeo & Juliet (after all, both flicks were made by the same director). Though actor performances are somewhat exaggerative in the first half of the show, their performances in the latter half more than makes up for it. The production design is ornately resplendent, not to mention the striking costumes. I call this "a common love story repackaged in a new way". This is a must-see!!