Moulin Rouge (2001) (2 Discs)

The music and colour of the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris is brought to life in this film in a way that cannot be described. It combines passion, romance, drama, heartache and music.
Nicole Kidman is really good, but in m y opinion Ewan McGregor steals the show. He is the sensitive young poet, naive and full of dreams, who moves to paris to be part of the bohemian movement at the turn of the century. He meets a group of actors who convince him to write a play and to get the famous courtesan Satine to star in it. Christin falls in love with Satine, the Diamond of the Moulin Rouge, who dreams of becoming a real actress. Satine finds herself drawn to this penniless young man, despite her love usually being reserved for the highest bidder. When she mistakes him for the Duke she is supposed to seduce, Satine fall for Christian and they begin an affair, masked by the play they are due to open. They grow more and more in love, hiding their affair from the Duke, who has fallen for Satine and wants her to himself. Jealousy and mistrust begins to tear them apart, their dreams crashing down.
The music in this film, coupled with the colour, the dancing and the plot make it unmissable. The soundtrack rocks and Ewan McGregors version of "Your Song" is amazing. This really is a story about Freedom, Beauty, Truth and Love.

Just absolutely love this movie, every bit of it from start to finish, every character, every song... EVERYTHING! Brilliant, genius, every single actor in this movie delivers and what a great if not heartbreaking story. It took me 2 watches to really get it as the first time was such a surprise as it is a fantasy adventure and love story like no other, but once you get it you too will be singing along to every note. Simply one of the best films ever made. Can't wait for the Blu Ray version..... Anyone?

This film is spectacular.....
I recommend it for everyone, i have watched it many times since ive bought it and i never get bored of it. The music the actors the story line is fabulous. BUY IT, YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY !

When i first saw this i was a nervous about what to think! But in the end thought that it was a really good film! Brilliant music & acting by Nicole Kidman! This is the type of film that requires you to sit down and have plenty of time to watch & understand the story!

One of the best films ever! I loved it! A must see!