Moulin Rouge - WOW

Rating: 9/10 (14 September 2001)

Not since Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon have I been so enthusiastic about a film.
Having just come from the cinema, I couldn't wait until to write this in case my mind forgets the small details. Moulin Rouge is quite simply fantastic.
The directing, acting, cinematography, singing and of course the music are first rate.
I was glued to my seat (a hurricane wouldn't of moved me) for the 2 hour duration. I didn't look at my watch once (which is unusual for me) my eyes where transfixed to the silver screen.
The first 10 minutes you are thinking "this is very strange and what on earth am I watching". But when you get used to this (it doesn't take long) you are in amazement. Their is a 15 minute (approximately) scene near the beginning which leaves your jaw open right to the floor.
Luhrmann has decided to give us can-can dancers, dancing and singing to the likes of Nirvana's "Smells like teen spirit" to name but a few. With close up camera shots, fast moving pace and flashy editing. Sure there is a few corny scenes during the films between McGregor and Kidman. But it is a true wonder to watch.
You have got to watch out for the excellent re-working of Madonnas "Like a Virgin". The film was also just the right length another 20 minutes and it might of started dragging. 20 minutes shorter and I would of been annoyed.
I have forgot to mention McGregor and Kidman's singing, ignore what all/some of the critic's are saying they really can and do sing. The whole perzaz, Luhrmann's flare for style and being unconventional are something else.
I urge everybody to see this film. It is definitely in my top 5 of films seen at the cinema this year.
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