a most uplifting experience

Rating: Null/10 (24 August 2001)

Its been ages since I have come out of the cinema feeling worn out by the sheer brilliance of the film! Moulin Rouge is thoroughly captivating in every sense. From the choreography of the modern, yet surreal, dance sequences, to the sound effects with each movement the protagonists made!
Most surprising of all was the ease with which McGregor and Kidman sang, illuminating the screen. They 'threw themselves' into the role and made Luhrman's vision come to life. This would make a fantastic musical for the West End and Broadway!! Beware of the soundtrack though..... the songs work wonderfully on screen but not so well on CD with no visuals to help create the mood. This film is worth seeing at the cinema rather than on video to experience the full extravaganza.... it really is 'Spectacular, Spectacular'!!