the music stays with me

Rating: 10/10 (13 June 2001)

I'm the kind of person who can enjoy movie purely for its presentation, style, atmosphere... movies that arouse my emotions, regardless of the plot. Seeing Moulin Rouge is like entering a dream world. The setting & the scenes in the first half an hour of the movies are like the subconscious mind. I think memory is like this, they're impressions more than facts. okok, back to the topic. I went to see the movie 'cause I'm a fan of Ewan McGregor & I like musicals. It ends up I got more than I wanted. The songs are great. Without the characters singing, I think I couldn't have empathy w/ them (the storyline is quite weak). The songs help the plot to develop so that There's no need to lay hints for the characters to fall in love w/ eachother. Even one song is enough to show us their love. (Music is a world language) Also, Nichole Kidman acts well & she makes me have empathy to her. (also I'm a female, I can put myself in her role better)Although I like McGregor more in his wilder roles (like in "Velvet Goldmine" & "Transpotting"), I still enjoy seeing him as the sensitive writer. After seeing this movie, the music still stays w/ me.