i just don't get it

Rating: 2/10 (24 July 2001)

This mess of a film might have been tolerable had it just been a farcical fairy tale of absurdity. But that whole sappy love story was beyond pathetic. I just don't understand how anyone can think this film compares to great musicals or great films. Rocky Horror Picture Show blows this movie away in terms of plot, music, choreography and characters... and its not like Rocky Horror is that great. moulin rouge is sentimental blither. the original music was god-awful. a few of the remakes were done in a fun sort of way, but nothing too outstanding. this was as bad as "chocolat" but more annoying with all the obnoxious camera movements and other trickery. 2 out of 10.