Redefines the musical!

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2001)

If "The Matrix" redefined and reinvigorated the action movie then "Moulin Rouge!" should reinvent the musical genre. It is visually sumptuous and amazing and the lyrics and prose sample from many many songs but are interweaved so well that it is seamless. It takes many more than one viewing to catch the references too. All the leads are excellent but once again Jim Broadbent is a scene stealer.