One of my Top Ten's

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 2007)

I had avoided seeing Moulin Rouge simply because I heard that it was a "musical". I soon seem to forget that I DO in fact like "musicals" (Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory). So, for a year, I avoided the movie altogether. If it weren't for a good friend of mine INSISTING on seeing the movie, I probably would have missed out on this wonder! I am so glad I listened. I never knew how talented Ewan McGregor was (I am now a HUGE fan, he is adorable!), and though I have always loved Miss Nicole, she was stunning throughout the movie. My favorite scene is the duet they have in the elephant (the first of many). I have never been sucked into a movie like this one. You feel what they feel. You "feel" their love, and sorrow. Its beautifully done. I was very upset when Nicole Kidman did not win the Academy Award for this film. The acting is believable and ALL of the singing IS done by those starring and NOT dubbed. Everyone who worked on this film put their hearts and souls into it, and it shines through. It opened me up to at least try on a few other musicals (Chicago, which I didn't like), and I am always looking for another film to make me feel like I did when I watch Moulin Rouge for the first time. I am highly looking forward to the release of "Across the Universe" this summer. If you had doubts about seeing this film, try it out. You won't be sorry that you did.