Cumulation of everything that makes cinema great

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2001)

I really have to say that Moulin Rouge is, so far, the best film i've seen this year. It really gave me confidence that cinema can still produce wonderful movies. Moulin Rouge is such a wonderful experience to watch. Everything, from the beautiful sets, bizar cinematography excellent soundtrack and wonderful acting is flawless. It's such an amazing achievement. The story itself, centering on the love-affair between Nicole Kidman and Ewan Mcgregor may be old, it may be unoriginal, but it's told in such an entertaining way that it never becomes irritating or dull. And credit for this achievement should be given especially to the main characters, Nicole and Ewan. They really shine in this picture, not only acting extremely well, but also singing extremely well. They've succeeded in making the story seem fresh and original simply by acting so well.
And then I have to say that this movie is the first one wich in my eyes really deserves an oscarsweep this year, or at least get a lot of nominations(male & female performance, art-direction, cinematography, costumes). This movie contains everything that makes cinema great, makes you laugh, cry, and brings you in a state of awe that won't leave you quickly.

Beautiful, original, wonderful, captivating etc. etc. Moulin Rouge is the cumulation of everything that makes cinema great!!! 10/10