An Exciting Tour Through 20th Century Music!!

Rating: 9/10 (16 February 2002)

We start off with a relatively ambiguous musical reference to "The Sound of Music" and the tour de force of music only progresses from there. This postmodern masterpiece unlike anything yet envisioned is a gem that should and will be revered for ages to come. If you have an interest in music this film will not disappoint. Forget the plot, it is insignificant anyway. Focus on the music!!! I guarantee you will leave humming the music on your way to purchasing the soundtrack. The music is threaded together with constant references to Orpheus in the Underworld, especially the can-can portion. As well Ewan and Nicole put a new light to individual songs as they cover them throughout the "narrative". I cannot describe it as that would give away to many songs, and that is the fun of the film, identifying the dozens of musical references embedded in the movie. I must say, to end, if you go into watching it thinking of it as a fun, comedic experience you will love it. However, if you are a serious person, without a sense of humor you will hate it.