This movie deserves a chance!

niara

I did not see Moulin Rouge. I didn't even know this film was directed by Baz Luhrmann until I came to IMDb.com. I can't even remember if I first saw this film on video or on cable, but never matter. This is a wonderful, wonderful movie. Australian, yes, but wonderfully compelling themes -- redemption, forgiveness, cinderella-esque and certainly the swan-becoming-a-princess -- but well acted, and oh my goodness, what dancing! Favorite part -- spoilers ahead -- when Paul Mercurio slides onto the floor in that bolero jacket. I get goose pimples just thinking about it. Rent it if you can, catch it on cable if you can, buy it if you can. You will not be sorry.

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niara 6 July 2004

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw0313688/