a visual feast

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2001)

i think moulin rouge was a real break through film,perhaps ahead of it's time. i'm surprised it isn't a huge hit. although in an age of middle of the road hollywood films, where car chase scenes, and gore rule, it could be just to original, and artsy for most folks. at first i thought i would be annoyed by the cover songs, but much to my surprise, i found them very well done. visually this movie is incredible. i loved the cast, especially nicole kidman, she looked like old hollywood star's did. i was delighted by her comedy sexual antics. great spoofy edge to the whole film. it was a bit like gilbert and sullivan meets busby berkley on acid. i felt like i had been there for the summer of love. a must for anyone who likes theater, or musicals, incredible sets, great dancing, the costumes were oscar worthy as was the set design. if i had trouble with any part of it, perhaps the editing required a seat belt. i loved it.