Christian (played by Ewan McGregor) is an aspiring writer living near the Moulin Rouge in Paris. He seems quite alone until he meets Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo, who steals every scene), and gets introduced to the club run by Zidler (Jim Broadbent). The club’s biggest star is Satine (Nicole Kidman). Christian becomes completely captivated by her; he feels compelled to meet her in her apartment, and a romance see…

It’s difficult to fully express how much I liked this movie; I even wrote about it multiple times on Letterboxd! The single word that comes to mind when thinking about Moulin Rouge is poignant. It evokes that feeling every time I watch it, from the spectacle and beauty to the music and narrative. This truly feels like an ideal romance. Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman both delivered wonderful performances. I …

Moulin Rouge has several qualities worth appreciating, although it feels uneven at times. The acting was superb across the board. I'd say Nicole Kidman delivered her finest performance to date. Ewan McGregor typically doesn’t bring significant depth to his roles, but here he did so considerably. Jim Broadbent was charming, and Richard Roxburgh portrayed a very believable villain, right down to his mannerisms. The …