> And as to the much discussed anachronistic use of rock songs, for me it > failed at virtually level. The songs were repeated ad nauseam (I could put > up with Elton John's Your Song once, but three times?? And I was less than > halfway through the film!), and the set pieces would have Busby Berkley > spinning in his grave. Michael J Fox doing Johnny B Goode in Back to the > Future said it so much better. > I did like the version of "Roxanne" which made it sound more guttural and sexy. Coupled with the tango... well I did think it made it even sexier. I guess I liked the movie because it was Australian - I loved seeing the local celebrities, the accents etc. I didn't mind the frenetic pace, the mish mash of styles, music etc. I wasn't too keen on Nicole but then she did look the part. I really didn't mind it. I guess it is too action packed, a little over-the-top, too much detail, an assault on the senses and a little incoherent. But then, I forgive it its flaws! I don't think I've seen anything recently that has made me go Oooo... the cinema is usually filled with trite but I liked Moulin Rouge because it was fun. I miss the musical. Vanessa who endured "Dude! Where's My Car?" - now that is shite.
