Still brilliant, 10 years on!

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 2011)

I saw this when it first came out, although didn't particularly want to at the time (not keen on Nicole Kidman). However, I was blown away by it especially as a big-screen experience, it was AWESOME. Never before or since have I seen a British cinema audience stand up and applaud a movie during the closing credits. For a visual and audio experience beyond all expectations, watch this movie. McGregor and Kidman have well-matched voices, and who would have thought either could sing so well. Jim Broadbent is, as always, OTT and immensely watchable. All the other characters are well-cast. The use of existing music tracks is genius, they are chosen well. Sets and costumes fantastic. I've just seen this again, and its as fresh and exciting as originally. Compulsive viewing - watch it please. Baz Luhrman rocks!