Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant!

Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2001)

In the past year, there haven't been many films to cheer about. Only a handful of films have excited me this year. Bridget Jones's Diary, Shrek, The Others and of course, Moulin Rouge. I have to admit the first time I saw the trailer for this film, I wasn't too thrilled about it. I had heard numerous rumors that the film was overbudget and honestly, it just wasn't good. Boy was I surprised! From the opening logo, it pulls you right into it's world. The performances of both Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor are phenomenal. They really keep the story moving at such a great pace. Now I have to also admit that I am not a huge fan of musicals but this one takes the cake. The music is extraordinary and both stars capture the feeling so well of each song they sing. I was so impressed with the art direction, costume design and everything. It's great film, not for everyone though. Give it a chance though, i'm sure you'll love it!