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A double pack featuring: 'Moulin Rouge' which is set in the late 1890s and is the tale of a young poet called Christian who travels to Paris to make his fortune in the Moulin Rouge. He meets with the alcohol addicted Toulouse-Lautrec who introduces Christian to a seedy underground world full of drugs, sex and musical theatre. The innocent Christian is thrown into a passionate but doomed affair with Satine, the star of the show... 'Romeo And Juliet' is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's love story 'Romeo And Juliet' retold in a futuristic Verona.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Spectacular, Spectacular, 25 Nov 2004 By  "lynnijack" - See all my reviews If there was ever a set of films to own, then this is surely it. Moulin Rouge is a visual indulgence set to spoil your eyes with imagery beyond reality. the cut and style of the film means that at points you are literally reeling in your chair, trying to adapt to the flurry of colour and excitement presented on screen. a truly beautiful film with a truly wonderful sense of simplicity... and the use of your favourite songs only adds to the sense that you always seem to know what coming (Brecht himself would be proud) I dare anybody not to cry at Christians final speech, and Nicole Kidman proves herself to be unbelievably versatile, and Kylie adds a spice to her brief appearance. A strong cast, a strong story and a director with the most enviable eye for detail that makes you wonder you dreamt the whole thing. Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful accessable version that remains true to the text, whilst bringing the beloved bard crashing into the 21st Century. Danes shines as Juliet, and while DiCaprio wouldn't have been my choice, i must admit he does well with a challenging role. It accesses the beauty of the text, while the funky soundtrack and sharp imagery allow a sensory journey that will take your breath away. my only problem with both films, you'll have to buy the soundtracks as well!!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

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