Not unique, but presented well.

Rating: Null/10 (13 October 2004)

I just finished watching "Moulin Rouge!" About 10 minutes into the movie, I had a fleeting thought about the movie. It reminded me of Alexandre Dumas's "La Dame aux Camelias", but that thought quickly left. Then again, later in the show, when Satine coughed blood into her napkin, I instantly recognized how this movie was a remake of "La Dame aux Camelias" Yeah, it had its deviations obviously, but the resemblance is completely unmistakable. I prefer Alexandre Dumas's story, but I liked the Baz Luhrman's presentation better.
Gary Brunburgh, in his review of the movie prominently displayed on the review page said things like "Refreshingly Original" and "Satine could have easily been based on the life of the indelible French star Renee Adoree." I thought that I would give credit where it is due.