I love this beautiful movie....

Rating: 10/10 (16 March 2005)

Moulin Rouge is an incredible movie, truly "Spectacular, Spectacular"! The scenery, lighting and costumes are unbelievably beautiful. Then there's the music.......amazing use of contemporary music in 1900 Paris! Nicole & Ewan's voices are wonnnnderful together. Did not know either of them could sing, but both of them have great voices and together they ARE breath-taking. The dance number is haunting - after watching the movie, I find myself singing "why does my heart cry...." for days! Also, "Come What May" runs through my mind often, too.
Nicole is "drop-dead" beautiful as Satine. I have always admired her acting. I do believe she is one of the finest actresses there is - she IS "Sarah Bernhart" and then some. Not hard to imagine that Christian, the Duke and every other man for miles around would fall in love with her. I enjoyed her (their) humorous touches, too!
Ewan, on the other hand, I hadn't much noticed before (I DO now!) He was lovable and adorable as Christian. Many of his facial expressions warmed my heart and/or broke it. He is a marvelous actor as well. He and Nicole are fantastic together - the perfect couple!
In view of the "Spectacular, Spectacular" production, direction, acting, and music; I am puzzled that the movie was not even more successful in the USA. We are a real "bohemian" society and Love is a prevalent, dominant theme in movies, advertising, etc. I guess, in general, we have no taste for the finer things.... Suffice it to say, I absolutely loved it and will continue to watch it over and over.