An Excellent Movie!!!

Rating: 7/10 (19 February 2002)

I had the pleasure of finally seeing Moulin Rouge a few weeks ago after one of my friends recommended it to me. I rented it with very low expectations (I had listened to the critics). However, from the very beginning, I was hooked. The clever usage of modern songs helps to quickly familiarize a time that myself and many others aren't really familiar with). Then, you get to see the bright colors of the Moulin Rouge and the images (if not the songs) you won't be able to shake for weeks. The only criticism I have to offer is of the soundtrack which is good, but where is Zitler's Rap, Spectacular Spectacular, and Like A Virgin? Anyways, for those of you who have not seen it because you heard from someone that it was bad, be bold and go out and rented. If you hate it, you've lost nothing but a few dollars at Blockbuster. If you love it, you've gained some of the most glorious visual images and fantastic acting of this decade!!