"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

When I saw the "Moulin Rouge!" trailer, I became sceptic with the film. Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman teased the audience, two brilliant actors in a musical could be interesting. But when I knew the person behind all the production was Baz Luhrmann ("Romeo+Juliet"), I thought it would be a strange, surrealistic film, like his other movies.
I became more interested with the film when I heard that the music in "Moulin Rouge!" was including many greatest modern hits from U2, Nirvana, Elton John... That really surprised me, never expecting this twist in the film: "Smell Like Teen Spirits" or "All You Need Is Love" in the beginnings of the 20th century? It was sure a worth look.
Finally, I saw the movie. And I must admit that "Moulin Rouge!" has reached deep inside on me. It has captivated the audience with its strength, its colourful shots, its "fairy tale" atmosphere, returning to the classical musical films, but with a cool modern look.
Some people would say "Moulin Rouge!" lacks in plot. Just think for a moment: since when do musical movies emphasize in the story? Like "West Side Story" or "The Wizard of Oz", the most important thing is the music! Ewan McGregor plays the role of Christian, who falls in love with Satine (Nicole Kidman), the most beautiful girl on the Moulin Rouge, in Paris. It will start a relationship full of obstacles, which will end tragically...
I think that the important points of the film are the rythm of the movie and the music. From the end until the beginning you won't be able to get out of the film. It will absorb you until the end. And in order to catch all the details, you should buy or rent it when it hits the stores, because in the cinema you will be overwhelmed by its greatness.
One thing that really reached me is the beautiful message that delivers the film to the watcher: "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return". That's what all the people should keep in mind.
Anyway, "Moulin Rouge!" is really a worth look. Charming, outstanding, fascinating and brilliant. What can I say more? The soundtrack is great and the DVD too! Really really a worth look! 10/10