Spectacular, SPECTACULAR!

Rating: 10/10 (7 January 2002)

When Moulin Rouge came out I did not want to see it because of that 'Lady Marmalade' video that played constantly on MTV and local radio stations. I believed that the movie would be the same pathetic thing; whores trying to carry a favorable tune but end up coming out with a "pop" song.
I made a mistake. I waited until video even after reading rave reviews and seeing it on the TOP 250 list. I originaly went to rent Scary Movie 2 just so I could come on here and give it a bad review. But while entering blockbuster a big Moulin Rouge sign stole my eyes and I decided to rent it instead. The movie began kind of dull, the first 10 minutes weren't good. I have to say that because I want to tell you the truth. But gradually the movie began to progress and I began to love every minute of it. The music was brilliant! Ewan McGregger and Nicole Kidman are wonderful! There voices are mature and blend wonderfully together. The music was irresistible. It's catchy AND likeable. My favorite would have to be thier version of 'Roxanne.' But not only was the plot, acting, and music perfect but the setting was amazing! It was surreal an romantic. I loved everything about it and that includes the singing moon. In all this movie was one of the best romances of all time. I believe it's right up thier with Gone with the Wind and Titanic. And definetly one of the best musicals of all time, most certainly the best in the last two decades. In fact I loved it so much I went out and bought the CD and the DVD! See it, it's spectacular! 10/10