A musical movie is a film that has songs sung by the characters. It is one of the many genres of movies. Sometimes, the songs are combined with dancing, and these are used for the advancement of the plot. Now, let’s take a peep at some interesting musical movies of the millennium.
- Moulin Rouge! – 2001
It’s a romantic musical drama directed by Baz Luhrmann. This movie which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (2001) is about an English poet who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge. Moulin Rouge is nothing but a cabaret in Paris. The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, and others.
- Chicago – 2002
This is also a crime-cum-comedy movie! It’s based on the 1975 musical having the same name. The cast includes Renée Kathleen Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, and others. In 2003, the film won 6 Academy Awards, including one for Best Picture.
- Les Misérables – 2012
Directed by Tom Hooper, this epic period musical movie is a British-American venture. The film revolves around Jean Valjean, who is the protagonist. He is a parolee who tries to redeem himself. Actors Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, and more form the ensemble cast of this movie.
- La La Land – 2016
This romantic musical has Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons, and others. Gosling plays the role of a jazz pianist who struggles in life and Stone portrays the character of an aspiring actress. They fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. The movie’s score was composed by Justin Hurwitz, and the choreography was done by Mandy Moore. The film went on to become a commercial success.
- The Greatest Showman – 2017
This musical is also a biographical drama directed by Michael Gracey. The cast includes Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, etc. The movie is about P.T. Barnum, an entertainer and showman, who is the founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. The film became popular because of the actors’ excellent performances and the visuals.
