Moulin Rouge-take away from it what you will....

Rating: Null/10 (2 June 2001)

The reviews that I have read about this film all differ from "OH MY GOD" to "THAT WAS AN ENORMOUS WASTE OF MY TIME AND MONEY". All I can say was that I enjoyed the movie tremendously and wish to see it again. Baz took great leap of faith with making a movie that was placed in an extinct style and he should be applauded for that regardless of whether or not you enjoyed the movie. I would say that at times, I was so blown away by the power of the direction/music/acting that I could not breathe, let alone move out of my chair at the end of the movie. I must warn people however that the quick, flashy direction may give some people a headache and ruin the experience for them or they may find the story dull/boring and the acting lifeless, but it just depends on who you are and what you are into. I would ask though, that please when you watch this movie, do so with an open mind and open heart so that you can enjoy this dazzling cinematic experience for all that it is worth. Moulin Rouge is a different, dazzling, hilarious, tragic, colourful, wistful, tounge-in-cheek joyride through the world of underground Paris, that seems like it doesn't want to take itself too seriously and is there for the sole purpose of entertainment. Don't think, just watch, and remember to breathe.