...calm down.

Rating: Null/10 (1 September 2001)

I have to say that the graphics is well done. The concept of applying the modern pop musics to a musical story is interesting, and the arrangement of the music is pretty impressive. I also have to say that this might be the first movie which brought in this sort of nonsense crazyness (in a good way) to the blockbuster world. I would even say the story is all right. the standard never dies. too many up-and-downs though.
but people, if you say this is the most innovative piece of movie ever made, shame on your ignorance. i even thought the too much intention of trying to make it look "arty" is making this movie even worse, less impressive, barely legible. so there happens the stupidity like john leguizamo doing a dwarf, with his arms in regular length. Ok, the leads are pretty people. but keeping the camera always a foot away from their faces is like saying, "i don't know how to compose the picture so enjoy their beauty".
I liked Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM alot. it's sad to see another good directer being drifted by money power.