In the top 100 films ever created. Period.

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2002)

I saw it 4 times in theatres and couldn't get enough of it. There is magic in the film, the music, characters and production. It is simply a phantasmogoria of delight, innovative, romantic, haunting, and O so wonderfully tragic. I was in love with all the characters simultaneously - a very rare occurance.
Baz Luhrmann is simply a genius of geniuses. His vision, new ideas, and depth of discovery is awesome. I purchased the DVD to give to a friend for Christmas. Watched it on a large screen and still weep and joy for Christian, what a great character. I sure wish Ewan had won best actor in a musical or comedy at Golden Globes. At least he was honored but it would have been so uplifting had he also won. As it was, Nicole was honored, rightfully so and so was the film - best in its category.
I deeply hope that Oscar recognizes the greatness of Moulin Rouge. It deserves to be re-released so that those who missed this masterpiece, will have the opportunity of seeing it for the first time. Moreover, I affirm here and now that Moulin Rouge will be nominated in all the following categories: Best film, Best director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best supporting actor, Best screenplay, best art direction, best musical score, best song in a motion picture, best costume design.
It deserves this kind of recognition. For those naysayers who didn't get the film, for those who said it was over the top, don't believe them. If you haven't seen Moulin Rouge, you missed out on a fantastic masterwork of cinema. Just go buy it, rent it, or watch it at a friend's house. It is the best darm film of 2001.