This was not a movie; it was a full assault of the senses

Rating: Null/10 (14 May 2001)

I have seen hundreds of films which have enthralled me, manipulated me, or just plain made me angry, but never have I endured a more tortuous film than MOULIN ROUGE 2001. I admire Baz Luhrman, Ewan MacGregor and even Nicole Kidman; however, I would never again submit myself to the abuse that MOULIN ROUGE 2001 delivers. I felt as if I had been inside a riot - not a movie house. In fact, the only factor missing would have been a full frontal blast of mace in the face to complete the full riot effect. The plot is insipid, sophomoric, banal and overdone; the acting is so completely over the top that it makes opera look like everyday life; and the hyperactive MTV-look-alike camera-work makes my hyperactive child look like Mr. Rogers.
Baz Luhrman wants your attention so badly in this film that he's ready to hurt you to get it. Too bad he had nothing to say.
zero stars - and a bad after-taste to boot.