My Final Word
Clichés abound at the current Moulin Rouge show and some may find it at best outdated and at worst offensive. To be fair, though, it never claims to be anything other than a flamboyant throwback to the original Moulin Rouge cabaret. For an edgier cabaret, you may want to try the Champs Elysees-based Lido, a favorite among Parisians. As a skeptic, I found the Moulin flashy, kitsch and very tourist-oriented, but still a highly enjoyable and worthwhile evening. If you’re not put off by long lines and tourist fare, the Moulin Rouge is a one-off and memorable experience.
