Spectacular Spectacular

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2003)

The writing left a bit to be desired. Not great as a whole, some of the scenes are even painful stretches. But other moment of this film compensate greatly. What a wonderful escape. Telouse was annoying, but I loved the rest of the Characters, I wonder if the actors were working together, of if Baz Luhrmann told each of them a different style to go for.
The most visually delicious movie I have seen in forever. It is like any old hollywood musical in that is completely presentational, but what fun. Better than anything else I've seen in years. The fact that the movie is so polarizing speaks highly of director. People love it, or hate it. That's because unlike most directors, Baz Lurhmann did not back down. He gave us the story the way he wanted to. Without comprimise. Not worried about trying to please everyone. The result is that the people who don't get it, never will, but for the people who do, it's a true treat.