All flash, no bang

Rating: 3/10 (1 April 2020)

Moulin Rouge was Baz Luhrmann's big follow up to 1996 film Romeo + Juliet and it was hit commercially and critically. I hated it, especially during its first half. This was a film that seemed like everyone involved was given a bucket of cocaine due to the hectic editing, quick camera work and over-the-top performance. I know that was the point but it didn't mean I have to like it. It was a case of style over substance.
The second half was better because the over the top parts of the film were toned down and there some good songs/performances like Roxanne and Come What May. But the first half was insufferable.