Sixty Two
I just finished watching both films. I didn't really cry at Romeo + Juliet. However, the tears was worse than a river when it came to Moulin Rouge. I think it's because I've never really been able to watch the Moulin Rouge in peace as everyone in the family hates it. I can't actually decide which film is more romantic. I think the language of Romeo + Juliet probably makes the film more romantic than it actually is. It's also a lot less possible. Where as Moulin Rouge, it seems more possible. A girl having an affair with a penniless writer behind her extremely rich mister's back. The worst, most upsetting part of the movie is just when she die's from Tuberculosis. (In the movie, they call in "consumption") Anyway, I love both films, but I think that Moulin Rouge touches me more.
Satine: I don't need you anymore! All my life you made believe I was only worth what someone would pay for me! But Christian loves me. He loves me! He loves me, Harold. And that is worth everything! We're going away from you, away from the Duke, away from the Moulin Rouge!
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