Review of Moulin Rouge! (2001) by Sheila C — 23 Dec 2011

Spectacular reinvention of the musical. Love it--it's strange & wonderful.

This review of Moulin Rouge! (2001) was written by Sheila C on 23 Dec 2011.

Moulin Rouge! has generally received very positive reviews.

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