Two thumbs across

Rating: 2/10 (10 June 2001)

I can't trash this film because I didn't see the whole thing - having left with a friend who insisted on walking out about 1/2way through. I would have otherwise toughed it out but, after a full hour, was nowhere close to being engaged by this work.
I can't say the acting was bad because I honestly didn't see any acting and any that was there would have been lost through the distractions of rapid zoom shots and numerous (way-too-close) close-ups. It sure had style - but we've seen (and heard) it all before on MTV. And although Kidman and McGregor were surprisingly good singers, the song productions were just too disjointed, unoriginal, over the top and unfunny for me.

Okay, I'll admit that I'm not a big fan of musicals and prefer plot lines and character development to glitz and an omnipresent soundtrack. My apologies to those who truly loved this film (for its whimsy I'm guessing?) but I just couldn't find anything to like.
Recommended for those who like musicals, fast-paced editing, lush sets or who are just curious to see Kidman and McGregor sing old Elton John songs over and over.
Can't give this one a thumbs up or down.