I've just had my first baby. Dylan - born on 15th July. He is gorgeous!
I've just had my first baby. Dylan - born on 15th July. He is gorgeous!
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For Valentines Day I decided to rent a romance from the library and cuddle up in front of in for the evening with my hubby. My dad, brother and sister went to see it when it came out in the cinema and came back raving about it. It didn't look like my cup of tea but as it was Valentines Day I thought I'd give it a whirl.
It is hard to know where to start with this film. There is so much packed into this movie. I really liked this film. A large part of my liking for it comes from its daring to be different. I like romantic comedies and most that I like are very similar and predictable. While I do like your regular romantic comedies, this film is in a league of it's own. It is packed with colour, excitement, comedy, passion, music, fun and emotions. It is like one big ride that takes you through highs lows and loop the loops.
I had no idea what to expect when I sat down to watch this. I only had my family's recommendations to go by and I knew it was linked to the stage and hookers. I had no idea it was a musical. I really enjoy
musicals. Words of love in song are so much more powerful than just spoken word. I still feel full of passion and emotion myself after watching it. You know a film is good when it gets you that involved in it.
This film is surreal, but in a good way. It is fast moving and never boring. The film opens in Paris 1900. Old fashioned looking and part theatrical too. You are transported into this magical new or should I say old world. It all seems pretty normal as we watch Christian (Ewan McGregor one of our leads), a passionate poet typing on his typewriter. So then I was thinking - ok this is going to be a normal period drama film. No, not by a long shot.
All of a sudden this peaceful scene is gate crashed by someone coming through the roof. His neighbours on the floor above peer through the hole in the floor looking down at a man dangling down unconscious. The group of men are dressed as ladies and ask as the dangling man makes them one short from their drama rehearsals, could Christian help. We then hear them sing 'The hills are alive' from the sound of music and I'm thinking, what?? That film wasn't around then. What is this film?
They break boundaries a lot throughout this film by mixing all styles of music. Old and new and making this old world hip and exciting. This very strange combination, although really weird for me to start with really worked. This film dares to be something different and outrageous. Brave as it could have gone either way and been a complete turkey, but it isn't. It is more like a beautiful peacock.
And so to the story. Our young writer Christian who believes in love above all else (despite having never been in love before), goes out on the town with his newfound actor friends. They go to the most happening club in Paris. A place for much drinking, dancing and frolicking. Where rich men could buy themselves a girl for the night.
It is here Christian meets the woman he is to fall in love with. She is called The Sparkling Diamond (Nicole Kidman). We first see her being lowered on a swing from the ceiling, glitter falling around her, dressed in a glittering glamorous outfit. She sings 'Diamonds are a girls best friend'. She gets much attention from the men in the audience. Two in particular are very interested and so the love triangle begins.
At the end of the song, Satine (The Sparkling Diamond) picks a man to spend the evening with. Through a case of mistaken identity, Satine picks Christian. You see, Satine longs to be a proper actress. I'm sure prostitution isn't anyone's dream , but she does what she has to, to stay off the streets and keep performing. And the Duke, who is sitting next to Christian is willing to invest in the theatre and make her dream reality if she gives herself to him. I don't want to tell you any more of the story. I'll let you discover the rest yourself.
Everything about this film is excellent. It is a true feast for the eyes and ears. The music is spectacular, the story creative and inspiring, the costumes are colourful, filming is new different, exciting and fast, the acting is beautiful and hilarious.
Nicole and Ewan really excelled in their roles. A huge part of the film is the music and both actors have beautiful singing voices. Both so pure and pretty. Their voices harmonise perfectly. The pair share one lovely secret song called Come What May. It got me emotional even thinking about it then. They, and the rest of the cast sing creative compilations of love songs by artists including David Bowie, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Elton John, Madonna and even Nirvana.
Other musical talents involved include Fat Boy Slim on a revolutionary 'Can Can Can' and Pink, Christina Aguilera, Mya and Lil Kym on 'Lady Mamalade' which was extremely popular on release.
The film is rated 15. It has a running time of 122 minutes.
I really enjoyed watching and writing about this film. If you have watched and enjoyed any musicals you are bound to love this. I hope you enjoyed my review and I'm sure if you do watch the film that you will enjoy it.
Thank you for reading. I'd love to hear any feedback you have on either my review or the film. Happy Reading.
Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
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