Brilliant!

Rating: 9/10 (4 May 2007)

This film is a wonderful work of art in every sense. From the theatrical opening sequence, to the brilliant colors and dazzling sets, you realize this is not just another movie musical. A story of love and the hazards thereof, that is as old as time, yet brought to life with the use of modern songs and music. Many of the tunes were originally solo performances, now broken into duets that seem to breathe new life into the lyrics. The direction is crisp, moving forward with the speed and agility of the lovers themselves. This cast is without question universally talented. The singing is strong, the dance clean, and the acting passionate and powerful without going over the top. Worth watching over and over again!