Review of Moulin Rouge! (2001) by Thomas B — 29 Jan 2015

Luhrmann's OTT style has rarely been better used than here. Full review later.

This review of Moulin Rouge! (2001) was written by Thomas B on 29 Jan 2015.

Moulin Rouge! has generally received very positive reviews.

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