A different yet intriguing love story that I would recommend to all.

Rating: Null/10 (29 October 2002)

The first time I watched this movie was with a girlfriend late at night at her house. We rented it to try something different, and I wasnt expecting very good entertainment. All the reviews I had previously heard were that it was "weird" and "confusing, I walked out before it was even done". I had heard a glimpse of the soundtrack before though, (besides the 4 diva hit) and must say that Ewan McGregors voice surprised me. When we first started watchign it my friend immediatly dissmissed it and fell asleep claiming it was "retarded and strange". I kept watchign though, I dont give up that easily. I must say Im glad I did, for it was one of the most touching love stories Ive seen in a long time. The music was amusing (with modern remakes and mixes including Madonna, Elton John, Nirvana and Marilyn Monroe) and Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor shocked me- especially Ewan, his voice was so raw and passionate, it struck a deep chord within me. The plot is not expecially deep, but it got the classic villian, hero and heroin that every good love story needs. Both lead actors had outstanding preformances and Nicole deserved her Oscar nomination (though maybe there should have been another nomination for a certain male lead along with that). I have watched it again several times and amazingly am still not sick of it. WARNING though, the beginning is very strange but once you get past all the show and get into the real story it is well worth the wait. Note- 1st time viewers (and veterans as well) dont forget the tissue box, as the end is a tearjerker!