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I have moved from liking this movie to loving it. Review to follow asap I hope.

It is about time I actually wrote a half decent review for this film considering I keep coming back to it over and above anything else. I have always kept a soft spot for it, and I think, always will.

Baz Luhrmann is a director not afraid to push the limits, demanding from his actors performances that span everything from the naively truthful, the outrageously unbelievable, the comic and the heartfelt. His visions of an unrealistically heightened world in which a very real love is depicted could have left one horrible mess of a film. Instead, its one of the most outstanding films I have seen to date. From the mixed reviews I have read, it is a film, you will either love or hate, with a passion.

Ewan McGregor turns out a brilliant performance as Christian, an optimistic penniless writer with idyllic notions of love. It is easy to be caught up in his almost childlike naivety and actually believe that "all you need is love". Nicole Kidman brings heart and truth to her character Satine, the Moulin Rouge's star courtesan; beautiful, seductive, yet bound by the confinements of her position and longing to be free. The two together produce wonderful on screen chemistry, which really is a joy to watch.

Initially fast paced, the quick cuts and tight editing immediately draw you into the centre of bohemian madness in 19thC, Paris, heightening the crazed and alluring lifestyle, whilst also accentuating the fact that Christian doesn't belong within it. The film draws upon many a cliché but it somehow just works. The storyline is not necessarily remarkable, in fact, it is relatively simplistic. The reason the story doesn't fail abysmally lies in its presentation and the solid visions of Baz Luhrmann.

Hurling through a massive amount of emotions taken from the raw to the extreme, the film explores love, jealousy, betray, anger, passion, infatuation, pain, all with consequence. Love, in all its forms, is the key though, repeatedly expressed throughout the film as being the ultimate desire giving weight to one of the films memorable quotations; "The greatest thing you will ever learn, is just to love, and be loved in return".

This film is a testimonial to the fact that its two leads can sing, and sing incredibly well. It is almost impossible not to fall for Ewan McGregor in each and every viewing of this film. His rendition of Elton Johns "Your Song" is nothing short of enchanting. He sings beautifully, absolutely beautifully. Nicole Kidman too is exceptional, nailing pretty well every number she sings, effectively breaking initial scepticisms of her talents.

The soundtrack is one of the most notable features of the film and often a point of criticism. The ingenious compilations of numerous well known songs of old to form the likes of the "Elephant Love Medley" are, in my opinion, incredibly well done. The more modern sounds can be seen as out of place, however it is obvious the film is not concerned so much with historical accuracy. The soundtrack serves more as a means of enhancing the heightened and seductive world of this Moulin Rouge and somehow works rather well. The only completely original song in the film, "Come What May", is somewhat heartbreaking in what it connotes, and I love it.

Cinematographically, what Donald McAlpine produces is excellent. Those that have described Moulin Rouge as a feast for the eyes are not exaggerating. Everything from the vivid colours, outrageous costumes and stunning sets, work to create an enthralling visual display. Moulin Rouge is equipped with some of the most elaborate and stunning sets created for film. Everything from the full scale replica elephant in the garden, to the magnificent dance halls, to the bohemian residence to the gothic tower, are beautifully presented.

Moulin Rouge revived the musical genre and pushed it to new heights. It is beautiful, extravagant, captivating and I love it. It rates highly as my musical favourite and I never tire of it. So hire it, borrow it, buy it and immerse yourself in the Moulin Rouge experience and the Bohemian ideals of "Truth, Beauty, Freedom and above all things Love".

This would have to be my second favourite Disney film I think. Of all the Disney characters I was most like Belle. I still watch it time and time again.

This film is as sweet as its title. Most enjoyable and wonderfully cast,

I need to write a lenghty review some time to really do this film justice.

This film is one of the greatest I have ever seen, certainly the greatest anime I have seen thus far.

I was enraptured from the beginning to the end. The story is beautifully told.

Japanese anime at its finest.

One of Disney's true classics.

Okay this was just, WOW!! I really, really enjoyed it. I must say the end made me sad...again but I am getting used to the way the endings go.

Visually stunning as with the past two I have seen recently.

I just adore the fact that they can "fly". It makes for some of the best chase scenes!

I saw this again last night for the 10th time. This was one of the few films I walked out the cinemas impressed in quite a while.

I guess its your typical romance film but what makes it intrieguing is the time twist. She is in 2006, he is in 2004.

This film is beautifully done. Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves make an excellent pair with great chemistry and I was so excited to hear they were making this film 10 years after they made Speed together.

Suspend your disbelief when you watch The Lake House and just let the story and the romance that unfold carry you through.

Its beautiful, its touching and its different.
I love it ^_^

War films usually disturb me because I cannot fathom the distruction and sensless loss of life that is war.

Cold Mountain was no exception. It was not easy or necessaily pleasent viewing at all however something about this film keeps bringing me back.

The story seems simple; A man departs for war and leaves his lady love behind. After recovering from a war injury he starts the long journey home to Cold Mountain and his love.

However, I find there is more depth to it than that.

Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renee Zellwegger are all exceptional in the portrayal of their characters.

This film really exceeded my expectations and I think its definitely worth seeing.

This is one of those films that you think you know where it is heading and then it changes direction on you.

Morgan Freeman is exceptional as always playing detective Alex Cross.

Its a standard game of cat and mouse after the kidnapping of the senates daughter. However, a few clever twists will shake up an otherwise predictable storyline.

Definitely enjoyable.

hahaha funny!

I quite enjoyed this fim however I was disappointed to find it didn't relate to any of the stories in the games. It still a good movie thought and I think the animation was great too.

not as good as the first but still funny

Okay. this film offically drove me half insane....but in a good way.

Oh so charming, oh so romantic, and oh so fun.

I wasnt sure how well I would take to this film actually. In the first 30 mins, I had worked out where I thought the film would go, as you might if you were watching any other film of its type. But yet this film turned around so many times I was left wondering how it could possibly end.

And then comes the end and a huge "Oh MY Gosh" propmptly followed by "NOOOOOOOO" was what I was yelling. I didnt know whether to laugh, to cry, or to sigh in satisfaction. Its far from what I expected which was great but altogether frustrating. It rather shocked me to tell the truth (though I should have connected the dots from the opening scene) but the way in which this film defies predictability makes me respect it a whole lot more. The end is actually very interpretive, you may make of it what you wish. That in itself is unique, rare and ultimately intrieguing.

Though any which way it is interpreted, from a romantic point of view, I can sincerely say it was satisfying.

The style seems somewhat reminiscent of another but I shall have to get back to you on that one.

Wow! Im not going to ask what a VG game is doing here but this game is one of the best as far as RPG's go.
The stoyline is awesome and touching and this game has a great turn-based battle system. The introduction of voice acting was a major step forward for these games and an aspect I really liked.
The graphics have also improved greatly and the characters are fully complete and easy to identify with.
This is one game that plays like a film. The story carries you though to an ending that is both unexpected and heartbreaking. I mean I actually cried at the end.
A thoroughtly satisfying game that I could play over and over. An absolute must for any FF fan or RPG fan.