10. Moulin Rouge (2001)

With luxurious hues, stunning costumes and unrelenting pace Moulin Rouge is a treat for the senses. The recreation of the notorious Parisian venue is the setting for a tragic love story betweeen lowly poet Christian (Ewan McGregor) and Satine (Nicole Kidman), the beautiful courtesan. The unique mix of popular ballads and timeless show tunes combined with the powerful lead performances and fantastical imagery make Baz Luhrmann's Oscar-winning muscial an escapist's dream.

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9. Oliver! (1968)

Much loved adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about social injustice amongst Victorian London's street urchins. Little Oliver Twist is famous for asking for "more", and that is certainly what legendary Brit director Carol Reed gives us in this film - 153 minutes of elaborate sets, knees up choreography, memorable songs and lively characters.

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8. Chicago (2002)

Classy, entertaining film version of the hit West End and Broadway musical, with stunning performances from some of Hollywood's biggest stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere and Renée Zellweger. Walked away with some of the biggest prizes at the 2002 Oscars, despite stiff competition from The Pianist and Gangs Of New York. No one seemed more pleased than CZJ, for whom this may turn out to be her finest cinematic hour.

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7. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

The ultimate audience participation movie. Richard O'Brien's cult musical tribute to Hollywood's horror B-movies is rocket powered by Tim Curry's performance as the crazed Dr Frank N Furter. Hosting a convention of alien deviants at his Ohio castle, the transvestite doctor unveils his latest creation, a love machine called Rocky Horror. Great rock'n'roll, great characters, great musical.

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6. Singin' In The Rain (1952)

Gloriously exuberant and abidingly popular musical from the 1950s heyday. Stanley Donen's film sets the Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds romance against the fascinating backdrop of the coming of sound in movies. The title song is one of the most famous of all musical numbers of all time and who can forget the image of Gene Kelly dancing in the rain to it.

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