My Favorite Movie!

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2002)

Wow! What a "spectacular" experience! Ever since I first rented the movie two weeks ago, I have watched it seven times. I was simply amazed at the heightened reality of the film. While some think it is goofy, I thought it was great how the director, Baz Luhrman, could walk the viewer skillfully through such a wide variety of emotions- laughter, sadness, love, energy. The dance scenes, especially the tango scene, were truly a joy. I love the way the play and the dance scenes mirror what is happening to Christian and Satine. Also, casting was wonderful, and Nicole and Ewan's voices are perfect compliments. Also, John Leguizamo played an excellent Toulouse-Latrec, and Jim Broadbent and Richard Roxburgh were a wonderful support team. The lighting was always perfect for each scene, and the use of color and movement, especially in the cancan dance, was simply magnificent. I think the fact that we see all these exaggerated actions and emotions in the movie simply adds to the truth, not takes away from the reality (which is what many close minded people would say). Furthermore, the use of previously composed songs did not bother me- in fact, it helped me relate to the movie more easily. I have never been touched so much by a movie. I give it a perfect 10!