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Summary: If you haven't been in love, don't go--you'll hate it . . .
Review: . . . but if you HAVE been in love, you can't help but get swept up in this insane, delightful fantasy. I find that those who are, deep down, idealistic and romantic (call us naive, but we are still out there), fall in love with this film. Those who have succumbed to cynicism and dry intellect, however, seem to have no use for this film. So evaluate yourself before you go--if you have never felt the pangs of love, have never longed for love's radiance, then stay at home. You'd be better off spending your money on a subscription to the Wall Street Journal . . .
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Summary: Incredible
Review: To see this movie is to be in the presence of greatness. If you have any appreciation of art, cinematic or otherwise, you must see this work. It is simply incredible.
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Summary: Love It or Hate It!
Review: You either love it or you hate it.I loved it. From the opening frame to the very end. This film is packed with surprises. Wasn't really too keen on watching it and just did so cuz my friends met up with me. But when the Fox logo shows in tin-type with a "Sound of Music" incidental music, I realized I was up for a treat! I'm not a fan of MTV but I must say, I enjoyed this one with its quick cuts, angles, and all. Just don't sit too close to the screen or you could get a headache. Or a nosebleed. The colors! the angles, the quick cuts. Wild! The songs just sneak up on you and you can't help but giggle or let out a guffaw. It's really quite clever. Haven't had this much fun in years. In fact, don't remember ever watching a musical in the movie house that was this fun! It feels like a broadway play. But the songs are not only memorable, you actually remember hearing them before! Evita the movie, I didn't enjoy too much. This one I liked. Being a singer myself (modesty aside), Ewan M.'s singing isn't the most accomplished, but I must say, it worked really well with the material. He really conveyed his emotions well into the songs, with a clear, easy-to-listen-to voice. I know I actually can sing better, but I was so caught up in it, I actually found myself wishing I could sing as well as he did! And to be in love like him! As for Nicole, all I can say is Tom Cruise is a dud! I absolutely fell in love with her. She will remain a Major Star without him! Absolutely luminous, you can tell why all of Paris was falling for her character. I can see what different generations could see in Ana Held, Marilyn Monroe, Madonna. But she can stand up to them anytime. In fact, she pays homage to them in this film.Not a real singer, but lovely to listen to and look at. I really wanted to be Ewan McGregor! And I wanted to be singing up the clouds in Paris on top of an Elephant! And watch out for Kylie Minogue's cameo as a fairy. I'm not a fan, but I noticed her. Very clever. This film plays like a Filipino movie. It has comedy, drama, action, tears, zanyness, no logic, music, fun. But this one works. I've recommended this film to not a few friends only to be retorted with "Really? My friend said it sucked!" A warning to the uncultured, unintelligent, unwitty, unimaginative, and unromantic: You may actully think this film sucks! My mom goes to the movies only once every few years. I think she watched Ghost, Beauty and the Beast, Titanic, and this one. But she was absolutely entertained! Can't wait for the DVD and I really hope it has a director's commentary, an isolated score, and the making.
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Summary: A Masterpeice!!!
Review: I whent to see Moulin Rouge in it's opening week, expecting your tipical epic movies. What I saw was truly the best in movie making. The songs inspired and reflected the true emotions of the caracters. The costumes reflected each moments of the film. Sateen's red gown was magnificent! If love was a dress, it would be that red dress. If love was a room it would be her elephant room. Scene after scene, this movie had me in awe. I wish they made more movies like this!!!
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Summary: SIMPLY BRILLIANT!
Review: Well my mum, dad and I went to the drive in to see this movie. It was unlike any other movie I had ever seen. The whole movie was (spectacular, spectacular)! When I came home from seeing it, I was so touched. I had never in my life felt so strongly towards a movie and made me think about true love. I even went as far as making the story. I have finished it and made 6pages from it ha. I cried so deeply in the movie. It was truely inspiring and the best movie I have ever seen in my life. Nicloe has a stunning voice with a gorgeous personality and beautiful looks. Ewan is the sexiest man alive in my angle. He is a shy guy - sweet. He is soooo handsome, lovely accent, kind heart and he can SING! They have really made me think about life and it was a great story! You have to see it. It is so good I cant describe it and when you go, remember to bring boxes and boxes of tissues!
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Summary: Fantasia, 2001
Review: Ravishing is the word that best describes every aspect of Moulin Rouge, from the daring execution of the production to the perfect emotional pitch of the melody of familiar ballads to striking performances, most notably by Nicole Kidman who simply looks ravishing. I didn't want to see this film- the concept seemed hokey, the premise contrived and opportunistic, and the hype of this 'revival' of the musical too commercial. And the first couple minutes of the movie didn't change this impression- the splashy colors, the loud, vibrant music, the tumble of characters onto the screen, all seemed too overwhelming to be effective. Yet, its this energetic approach to filmmaking and storytelling- interspersed with the gentleness of the narration- that makes this film brilliant. What's most amazing is that the songs strung together produce a deeply emotional affect that one is totally unprepared for. This is literally the kind of film that makes you laugh and cry at the same time. McGregor excels in this unlikely role- considering the roles that made him a big name- but it's Nicole Kidman who adds the searing heat that makes this a love story more than a splashy period musical. While the success of this movie may lead some to predict a revival in the music, albeit in a very different way from the traditional standard, this is a tricky formula to copy. Moulin Rouge is a rarity in Hollywood movies, a daring original. To have avoided this being a disaster, the filmmakers had to align performance, music, and cinematography perfectly. They did.
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Summary: And You Can Tell Everybody....
Review: This was the greatest movie I've ever seen. I've seen other Ewan and Nicole movie before but I think this movie had to be one of their greatest yet. They both sang really well. ANd the acting I found to be excellent. Not many actor and directors can pull off the singing and acting thing well but this movie pulls it off nicely. I can't wait til It comes on DVD! If anyone knows when its due out. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE YET- GOOO!!! It's wonderful
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Summary: A modern day masterpiece!!!
Review: This movie is wonderful!! Lurhmann's way of projecting the magic of a lovestory is truly spellbinding. The romance in this film is something never experienced in any film known to the industry since Scarlet O'Hara and Clark Gable in "Gone with the Wind". What was done with the cinematography was phenomenol, the way Lurhmann showed the despair about "Roxanne" was truly moving. All in all, a masterpiece, thats all that needs to be said
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Summary: You love it or you hate it
Review: This looks like one of those movies that people either love or hate. I won't say I hated it, but I sure didn't love it. It's too busy, frantic and noisy. The story is pretty thin and predictable. The characters are mostly caricatures. Some of the musical numbers were quite entertaining but overall, I felt that this was aimed at the viewer with a short attention span and a high tolerance for visual pyrotechnics.
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Summary: more than meets the eye?
Review: I LOVED this movie! Not only was it a huge, fun, campy extravaganza the entire way through, with excellent music to boot, there were things in it that I normally love in theatre or musical productions which most movies seem to lack. For example, the oddity of the cinematogrophy--the dreaminess of some parts, the obvious lip-synching, and other things you may pick up on--are because the entire thing is through the memory of the narrator. Sometimes in a movie you see only what the main character sees; in this one, the bias and fuzziness of memory are added. In a stage when most of what we get from Hollywood seems to ride on action/violence and sexuality and little else (not that this one doesn't have some of both, especially the latter), Moulin Rouge stands out.
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