Fuller Moulin Rouge

As a fan of the musical, I was very excited to delve into Moulin Rouge. Typically, unless they're animated, movie musicals done down the acting and end up being regular movies with a song here and there. However, Moulin Rouge completely embraces the fact that it is a musical, down to the red curtain and all, with over the top acting, somewhat impossible plot elements, and gaudy set. But as Fuller asks, will it revive the musical? Honestly, I don't believe that the musical has died. Obviously they are not wide spread, and that is because they don't apply to everyone, but they have a really strong niche. Because the exaggerated nature of musicals probably doesn't appeal to everyone, this movie probably won't change anyones opinions on that.