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4. Moulin Rogue - Christian

Moulin_Rouge On paper, Moulin Rogue shouldn€™t have worked. By the start of the 21st century, musicals were simply not mainstream anymore and were declared dated. However Baz Lurhmann had other ideas and did his best to bring musicals back and in a big way! He cast Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman as the romantic pair Christian and Santine that fell in love in Paris in the early 20th century. The chemistry between McGregor and Kidman is off the charts and there can be no denying that McGregor€™s performance is pure brilliance, excelling in the dramatic scenes but also showcasing his versatility with his vocal talent. Blending modern music to its historical setting, Moulin Rouge is a brash, bold and ultimately joyous musical that captures the trials and tribulations that love can have over a person and the risks they are willing to take to get it. McGregor was Golden Globe nominated for his performance.
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