Totally Suprising! Amazingingly Creative and Exciting!

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2002)

Wow! That is the first thing I said after seeing this movie for the first time. I actually had to be forced to watch this because I thought "Stupid musical, it will be boring" Well boy was I wrong. This movie takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. On moment you are laughing hystarically and then next you could be crying. Both Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor surprised me with their beautiful voice and of course acted wonderfully. But the real prize should go to Baz Lurman the director. He beautifully told this story by creatively using fun modern music, weaving the images together masterfully. This film is the definition of excellent direction. I am thoroughly in awe of Baz Lurman. PS-- he was robbed of the Oscar! and a nomination for that matter.