I love this movie!

Rating: 10/10 (15 November 2002)

I had the privelege of watching the movie premiere in Hong Kong. Baz Luhrmann, director, also attended to kick off the movie. After a can-can dance, there were some technical difficulties in which the movie would not play. As i was eager to watch the film, after reading rave critics on the movie, I became worried that i might've gone for nothing. yet it was during this time when Baz came out and talked to us about the production of the film, funny things that happened, etc. luckily, the film worked, and i was in for an amazing journey which i will not forget. the music, the story, the colour, the mise en scene, the background setting, the dancing, the editing- the film was beautifully filmed, directed and edited to lead the audience into a spectacular journey. the acting and singing was simpling enthralling, and because of this i have become a fan of both ewan mcgregor and nicole kidman. Kidman should've won the oscar for her role in moulin rouge, and Mcgregor at least a nomination. nevertheless, i was most surprised and angered to hear Baz was not nominated for best director. How could he not be for such a wonderful film? For those who have not seen the film, go rent it now. you'll be mesmerised by the magic. i give the movie the fullest 10 out of 10 there can be.