If you're looking for a story to fall into and let a well-told fairy tale pull you in . . . this is your kind of film.

Rating: Null/10 (10 June 2001)

Outstanding Film. It was a different kind of movie . . . though I could see why the more conventional critics low-balled the ratings. It was on-screen for over 2 hours after all; yet not a single alien threatened our planet - and terrorists failed to blow up Paris. Your imagination was thrown into high gear instead. This a different kind of movie-escapism.

The movie will likely breed a play down the road instead of the other way around. Totally original: From the director's style, to his power zooms, to the camera's unique and roving perspective. It's a wild ride that'll take several viewings to fully absorb.
Cautions: If Bohemian life styles bother you, see something else. If song and dance ain't yo'thang, stay home. Now if you're looking for a story to fall into and let a well told fairy tale pull you in . . . this is your kind of film.
Baz Luhrmann and Co did nothing familiar or formulaic. They dissected the lyrcis from 6 great rock songs and assembled 3 magical acts from it. This is funny, poignant . . . perfect! See it with a relaxed mind with someone you love. `Sometimes, you just have to let art flow over you.' (Nick to Michael in the Big Chill).
And see it on the big screen with dolby surround sound for the full effect .. . then buy the soundtrack.