It's epic as in it's about a gigantic idea and has a set and production to match it: Gigantic theater sets with lots of cast members, amazing music, skilled dancers chosen as actors (rather than vice versa), and a cinematic take on a ballet.
I'll wax poetic on some of the technical expertise on the film: Since film lends itself so easily to editing to impress, it's interesting to see a film that does the opposite: extended shots of physically impressive action, extended shots of a scene with a busy in-depth background. It's really a film you can "drink up".
Outside of the long-shots, there's still plenty of impressive cinematography starting from the beginning with the claustrophobic rushing up the stairs, nearly tipping over the ledge of the balcony of the theatre. And obviously, the cinematic staging of the ballet rules. Can't quite describe it, you'll need to watch it!
The narrative works and I'd mark it as "good", however the ending sequence kicks it up a grade. Thematically, there's a bit you can read about power relations and feminism (that really kicks in during the ending sequence.).
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