Review of Moulin Rouge! (2001) by Keith B — 08 Aug 2012

A modern masterpiece. Fantastic casting of Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; whoever thought they could sing like that? Why on earth didn't they win Oscars?

This review of Moulin Rouge! (2001) was written by Keith B on 08 Aug 2012.

Moulin Rouge! has generally received very positive reviews.

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