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Summary: movie of the year and not less
Review: I hadn't seen the movie in the theaters but decided to buy the dvd as the critics were really great about this movie .
I first saw it yesterday and there are no words to describe this movie.Wonderful,strange,and above exciting and beautifully done.
Ewan Mcgregor and nicole kidman really shine in their performance and the songs are beautifully choreographed.
the dvd is also very heavily packed and well deserved to be bought.Hate it or love it this is one hell of a movie and the best of a dull summer .
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Summary: Moulin Rouge est un peu gris
Review: I have to admit that when I saw this in the theater I was tempted to walk out after the first five minutes (after the overture) because I couldn't stand the editing and acting style. But I was soon swept in. Either you love it or you hate it. I ended up loving it. People who only see it as part of Luhrman's trilogy are missing something-- he not only steals sets and ideas from his Boheme production, he also steals plot details from Camille/La Dame aux Camelias/La Traviata. But I don't mind such plagiarism since the method is so original. I think he is stealing from a higher level than most of his audience realizes.My only complaint is that the DVD edition is poorly organized and labeled. It is almost impossible to find what you want. Don't give up. Give yourself time. You will probably end up loving it.
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Summary: Really neat DVD
Review: The "extras" on this DVD are enough to force the switch from VHS to DVD. The "green fairy" / "velvet curtain" features where you can get little behind the scene mini-documentaries is fantastic. This movie is a rich tapestry of brain candy. The DVD reproduces it faithfully and provides so much extra info to help explain it and enjoy it further. One of the best DVDs I have seen.
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Summary: Little Voice At the Moulin Rouge
Review: A few years ago, Ewan McGregor appeared in a critically acclaimed film called "Little Voice". Surprisingly, the title did not refer to him. Little Voice was the name of the film's very shy, soft-spoken star, who when inspired could imitate the great divas (eg, Judy Garland.) In Little Voice, Ewan did not sing. After sitting through Moulin Rouge, I can understand why. Ewan, though one of the best actors of our time, cannot sing. That said, it is obvious what the biggest problem is with Moulin Rouge. Although Director Baz Luhrmann creates one of the most colorful, original movies in years, he fails to recognize that musicals need singers. Moulin Rouge has great musical arrangements, a great choice of diverse music, and cleverly moves from one selection to another. However, all of this is marred when Ewan, co-star Nicole, or any of the other cast members open their mouths. None of them can sing. They are downright awful. The only decent voice in this film is ... The MOON. (In one of the film's cutest moments, The Moon begans to sing opera in the background.) Speaking of little voices, Nicole Kidman has the tiniest voice I have ever heard. Though an accomplished actress, Nicole only inspires laughter when she tries to lead songs in this movie. And as beautiful as she looks, Nicole also oversteps her bounds by trying to do one of Marilyn Monroe's signature numbers, Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend. Though Nicole's version has more dancers, more extras, more orchestra, more whatever, it doesn't have Monroe's ebullience, sex appeal or, for that matter, her voice. As we watched the DVD, we kept laughing at Ewan's howls, Nicole's whispers, and at the other vocally-challenged cast members. When it was over, all we could say was, "What were they thinking?"
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Summary: ALLEZ VOUS ON
Review: WITHOUT A DOUBT THIS HAS TO ONE OF THE WORSE MOVIES I HAVE EVER SEEN.IT REMINDS ME OF ONE OF THE ITALIAN ART FILMS OF THE 60"S , FULL OF "SOUND AND FURY" SIGNIFYING NOTHING. IT WAS A MISH MASH OF PRETENTIOUS AND SOPHOMORIC B.S.EVIDENTLY IT WAS NOT WRITTEN BUT WAS IMPROVISED BY FOLKS WHO WERE NOT GOOD AT IT.NICOLE KIDMAN CAN NOT ACT....PERHAPS THAT WAS WHY CRUISE DIVORCED HER. SHE IS NOT A SEX-KITTEN BUT A TALENTLESS MULE. I DID LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS PIECE OF TRASH...AND THAT IS TO NEVER BUY A DVD SIGHT UNSEEN BY THE WAY THERE ARE TWO DISCS IN THIS RETCHED THING. DISC 2 IS THE MAKING OF MR...BUT WHO WOULD CARE?
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Summary: AMAZING
Review: If I could give this movie 6 stars then I would give it 7!!
I NEVER thought I could love a movie as much as I love Moulin Rouge!! WOW, is that film AMAZING... It totally *Lift me up were I belong.*
I saw it 3 times in the cinema, I own the soundtrack, and I'm SO gonna get the video and DVD(Actually I dont have a DVD *Player* but I'm a fan so whatever!!)
WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!
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Summary: The best DVD I own!!
Review: From Baz Luhrman, director of Strictly Balroom and Romeo+Juliet, comes a redefiniton of the musical. A stunning pictorial fantasy that teaches it's audience 'the greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return.'
Both Ewin McGregor and Nicole Kidman give superb performances, both revealing suprising musical talent. Nicole is absolutely picturesque.
The cinematography is true Baz Luhrman. At points a little bit nauseating to watch, but even those scenes are essential to give the viewer a sense of the chaos that was the bohemian revolution.
About the only thing that I did not care for in this movie was John Liguizimo, who plays Tolouse La Trec. His accent and odd stature is a bit annoying, but is a point easily overlooked in this modern-day musical masterpiece
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Summary: Moulin Rouge - "Spectacular, Spectacular"
Review: Moulin Rouge (I have the Special Edition released in Australia on Dec 5, 2001) is one of the most superbly presented DVD/Videos I have ever seen. In Stictly Ballroom Director Luhrmann used Dance to tell his story, in Romeo and Juliet he used Language and now in Moulin Rouge he uses song. Featuring versions of Lady Marmalade, Your Song, Children of the Revolution as well as Roxanne (Police) which is a rough/gutsy tango version you have to hear to truly appreciate. You enter a world where the dialogue and the song become one, which then combine with costumes, colour and specatcle to create a unique and original landmark production. This is not your normal film - this film has opened new doors. This is especially a film for lovers of Music Theatre and Dance and I understand auditions are currently underway for the Stage Production of Moulin Rouge. Special features include documentaries, interviews, narration for the visually impaired and you can do your own live vision mixing with multi angle scenes with the three most elaborate dance sequences - the Can-Can, Tango and Coup d'Etat. Obviously the best place to view this film is on the big screen which gives the feel of being in a theatre, but this is a great compromise and the more you watch it the more you recieve from it. Value for money - yes yes yes.
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Summary: Like The Old Nursery Rhyme . . . .
Review: . . . when it's good, it's very very good, and when it's bad it's horrid. There are parts of this film that are stunningly brilliant, and parts of this film that are laughable they are so bad. I'll get the bad out of the way first so I can rave. Some of the musical numbers (most notably "Like a Virgin" - give me a break) shouldn't have been in the finished film. But that's my small gripe. I'll admit that I waited until this was released on video to see it, and I really really wish I'd seen it in the theater to be able to full experience its lavishness. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor are both beautiful and brilliant, even their maligned signing. Their acting is amazing, but when I heard them sing "Come What May" the first time, I had to run it back and hear it again. I simply can't believe that some critics would criticize their singing. The sets, the supporting characters (ranging from the almost unrecognizable John Leguizamo who must've had his legs amputated for this role, and the amazing man from Topsy Turvy), I was continually surprised and blown away by this movie. Congratulations to Baz Luhrman on a quite remarkable achievment.
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Summary: Best Movie of the Year
Review: While Lady Marmalade was only used as a marketing ploy to lure viewers to see this movie, this movie is so much more. Its a love story with tons of great music numbers and productions that will blow you away. I myself am not a musicals fan- in fact, the only other one i can tolerate is my favorite movie of 2000, Dancer in the Dark. This movie is so offbeat and so indie-like, i'm very confused on why it made so much. Maybe mainstream America does have a little taste left. This is definately the best movie of the year, and its a shame the academy will split their vote between the Others and this one. This role for Nicole is most definately more demanding and dynamic, and showcases her singing talent. Someone get this woman a record deal! She can sing! Especially when she sings "One Day I'll Fly Away". Its absolutely breathtaking. Anyone who has a love for any movie, or what movies should be all about, check this movie out. It is brilliantly directed by Baz Luhrman, and when he makes another movie i'll be the first in line to see it. Just see this, even if it is just to say you saw it, because the whole movie is like an experience. 2 hours of pure bliss. Best movie, along with Memento, to come out this year.
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