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7. Moulin Rouge!
As Baz Luhrmann was about to complete his Red Curtain trilogy after giving us the melodrama of Strictly Ballroom and the glamourous styling of Romeo + Juliet, he was set to produce his most ‘Luhrmann-esque’ film yet.
Moulin Rouge was a classic jukebox musical in every sense, compete with eye-popping cinematography, gorgeous costuming, energetic performances and plenty of exciting musical numbers. It’s a celebration of the arts and entertainment and simply a great experience to view. For the longest of times, it felt like the movie musical had lost its way amidst the film industry, until Moulin Rouge came along and rejuvenated the genre, paving the way for future musicals such as Chicago, Dreamgirls and Mamma Mia.
The overpowering chic of Luhrmann’s musical wasn’t for everyone but it was nevertheless a breath of fresh air. Still, even with its modern flavour, Moulin Rouge isn’t as recent as you remember because it’s now approaching its twentieth anniversary.