I’m not usually a fan of Luhrmann’s garish style and whiplash editing, but they really work well here for the most part. (My favorite is the editing work on “El Tango de Roxanne” and the sound mixing on “Lady Marmelade/Because We Can.”) The musical numbers are totally insane but lots of fun, with the “Elephant Song Medley” being particularly noteworthy. In a movie full of strange character tics and surreal moments, though, I’d still suggest toning down the craziness of the first 20 minutes. It’s a little disorienting.
Shout by Tony BatesVIP 2BlockedParent2022-12-29T01:14:20Z
I’m not usually a fan of Luhrmann’s garish style and whiplash editing, but they really work well here for the most part. (My favorite is the editing work on “El Tango de Roxanne” and the sound mixing on “Lady Marmelade/Because We Can.”) The musical numbers are totally insane but lots of fun, with the “Elephant Song Medley” being particularly noteworthy. In a movie full of strange character tics and surreal moments, though, I’d still suggest toning down the craziness of the first 20 minutes. It’s a little disorienting.