Guest Blogger: Laura F1

Moulin Rouge is a movie starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. It is a story about a man who comes to the Paris to explore the bohemian culture. While there he falls in love with the famous courtesan Satine. Together they are making a musical under the jurisdiction of the Duke who is madly in love with Satine. It is a story of forbidden love between the two main characters. Both McGregor and Kidman had incredible performances in the movie. They played their characters in a unique way, both expressing their deep love for each other. McGregor played the role of Christian and a writer who has recently moved to Paris to find a new way of life. He is a very loving man he will do anything to show his love for Satine and go to any means to make her love him back. Christian shows determination when he keeps fighting for Satine’s love even when the Duke threatens his life. Kidman who plays Satine the famous courtesan of the Moulin Rouge is focused on becoming a real actress, without having to sell her body to obtain attention. Once she meets Christian however she falls deeply in love and understands that is the real meaning of life. She is under contract and rule of the Duke, she breaks Christian’s heart, telling him that she does not love him to save his own life. The theme of the movie is quoted in the movie, "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return". I agree with the critics that it is a love it or hate it movie. It has a one of its kind style of acting. I believe this movie is well worth your time and money, however it is a musical so select audiences may only enjoy it. It is very original and I cannot compare it to any other type of movies. If you are a fan, you will greatly enjoy this movie and it will most likely become one of your all time favorites.