This was great

Rating: 10/10 (20 July 2002)

I loved this movie. I wish I would have know it was so good, and I would have saw this at the theater. I normally don't like musicals, so I wasn't expecting much. The very beginning was confusing, but once they got to the Moulin Rouge, it started getting good. The story was great. For those that didn't like this, how about paying attention and you might change your mind. This isn't just some MTV video. It had a great love story with a sad ending. The use of the all the pop songs added to the story and were even funny like the "Like a Virgin" number. Both lead actors were great. I was surprised Nicole Kidman didn't win the oscar. And Ewan McGregor should have been nominated. Both sang well also.

(SPOILERS): My favorite part is when Christen is in Satine's room to give his poetry reading and she thinks he is the duke. Satine keeps talking about the "naughty words" and carrying on like that. That was so funny, I couldn't stop laughing. Then, I loved the "Your Song" number and the "Spectular, Spectular" song and dance that came shortly thereafter.

FINAL VERDICT: This is a great movie and a great love story. Watch it several times, and you will enjoy it even more.