assault on the senses!

Rating: 4/10 (4 March 2002)

Ok...I'll admit I didn't loathe the movie, it wasn't the worse thing I have ever seen, it wasn't even garbage...but I didn't love it either. I agree with a previous comment that said something to the effect that this movie has all the Romeo + Juliet had and more. Well, I didn't care for Romeo + Juliet either. If I want an assault on my senses I'll go the amusment park and ride the roller coaster. I rented Moulin Rouge because I really wanted to see what all the hype was about. The first half, the faster paced half, had me almost gagging...but then it got better. I actually could tolerate the second half. Was I impressed with the music? No. (Lady Marmalade at the end made me want to puke!) Was I impressed with Nicole Kidman? No, she grated on my nerves. Was I impressed with Ewan McGregor? More so than with either of the previous aspects. I can't be accused of not likeing it because it was "different" either...Memento was different and I enjoyed it much more the Moulin Rouge. This movie is great for those who like their senses to be overwhelmed with a flurry of activity. I prefer to use my mind if I'm going to have to keep up with a movie...not walk away exhausted from it.