Smashing!

Rating: Null/10 (9 June 2002)

The opportunity to see Obi Wan Kenobi sing was too much too pass up. Didn't really know what to expect, but from the opening scene to the final note, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Brilliant to take a classic setting like the Moulin Rouge and inject it with contemporary music. I was completely blown away by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor's performances, they were terrific, and they had great chemistry. The Elephant Love Medley gave me goosebumps.
*Possible Spoiler*
I have never really been impressed by Nicole Kidman in the past, but her scenes were sexy, charming and the dramatic scene where she races back to Christian's arms, not being able to go through with her seduction of the Duke, was gripping and put a lump in my throat that very few other movies have in a long time.
Kidman received all the accolades and awards and deservingly so, however it was McGregor who impressed me the most. A good, strong singing voice, excellent in the dramatic scenes and equally good in the comedy scenes, proving yet again the range, diversity and talent of this actor.
I now have the movie soundtrack and the video and can enjoy it many times over. Good entertainment - Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and above all- Love.