The sights and sounds of the Moulin Rouge

Rating: Null/10 (28 January 2002)

I had to watch this movie a few times to fully appreciate the beauty of it. And at first it struck me as insanity! My mind was reeling, at an almost unbelievable combination of colors, sounds, and camera angles.

The story itself is one familiar to everyone, and has been told over and over in cinematic history. However the format of Moulin Rouge makes it stand out. Although the music is not original to the movie it is original in its usage, I would have never have thought of using some of the arrangements the way they did. Broadbent's rendition of `Like a Virgin' was a bit over the top. But it all drew you into the magic of the film.

Nicole Kidman impressed the heck out of me, and as a singer myself I don't just dole out complements. But she was radiant as the `Sparkling Diamond' Satine. Her classic beauty and grace, combined with her surprising vocal talent earned her that Golden Globe.
Ewan McGregor also blew me away! I hadn't seen him in anything but Episode I, and had almost dismissed him as another pretty boy, though any voice that can catch my attention like that can not be dismissed. From the moment he began to sing `The hills are alive.' I was spellbound.

It was an emotional roller coaster, with larger than life scenery, costumes, and characters. And something that really has to be seen to be believed.

Take a chance, grab a bag of popcorn and a few friends and view it for yourself.