The inside scoop on Moulin Rouge

Rating: Null/10 (6 June 2001)

It isn't often that I get to let people in on Hollywood backlot gossip but here goes....
Did YOU know that Max Bialystock of "The Producers" fame had an alternative production in mind for his "sure to be a flop" Springtime for Hitler? Why yes....It was Moulin Rouge. Judging by the many rave reviews of this poorly edited, WAY over the top production, it would have worked just as well too.
Since my diatribe will be painful to many of Moulin's fans I'll be brief. Moulin proves that if you take a weak plot,cartoonishly developed characters,couple it with poor writing and even worse editing it can still be a hit as long as you make it colorful and sparkely. The last time I saw a movie this disappointing Nicole Kidman was there too.(Eyes Wide Shut) PLEASE stop comparing this heap to "Rocky Horror Picture Show". At least "Rocky" had it's own original musical score and didn't shamelessly rely on songs that were already proven to be hits.
I predict Moulin Rouge will be a big hit for those that have a short attention span and are attracted to bright and shiny objects. The theaters will, no doubt, be full of starlings for the next few days.