The Meaning of Entertainment

Rating: 10/10 (5 June 2001)

For me the true meaning of entertainment, and the best test for rating movies, is: did I manage to get through the movie without looking at my watch? Did I become totally engrossed, absorbed, transported from this dull life to another world?
On this count, I believe Moulin Rouge is true entertainment. It completely absorbed every part of this moviegoer's heart, mind and soul. It even did so for a short time after the film had finished, quite an uncommon feat.
Nicole was beautiful. Ewan was nice. Mr Showman was outstanding. All are brilliant, cleverly overplayed caricatures.
True entertainment, 10/10