Review: Moulin Rouge

            Moulin Rouge is a film directed by Baz Lurhmann set in 1899. The main characters are Christian, a young poet and writer who falls in love with a courtesan, Satine, who works at a nightclub called the Moulin Rouge.  Satine is also in love with Christian, the only problem is Satine has already been promised to the Duke who is a wealthy patron of the club.  Satine and Christian must overcome numerous obstacles in order to be together, all while Christian tries to convince Satine that love will always conquer all.

            Moulin Rogue is a musical and I think that is perfect for this kind of story. Christian and Satine’s love is passionate and larger than life, which is shown in the over the top musical numbers. I also really liked that they used contemporary songs in a film set in the turn of the 20^th century, which symbolizes that love can stand the test of time.

The theme is love conquers all. At the end of the film Satine and Christian have overcome all the hardships placed before them and finally are together. Even though they were not together for long, due to Satine’s death love still conquered all.