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Summary: Very moving and magnificent musical.
Review: Baz Luhrman's Moulin Rouge is one of the most beautifully shot and written musical ever. Not one moment is wasted. There is one such moment that is wonderful. The scene involves a song, a magnificently choreagraphed dance sequence, and is intercut with scenes from the interlocking stories. The love between Satine and Christian is believable and you end up cheering for their love. Nicole Kidman plays Satine so well it ends up being one of her best performances ever. Not to mention the fact that she looks incredible. Ewan McGregor as Christian seems like a good way to go. He also does a great job. Richard Roxburgh plays the evil Duke, and will do anything for the love of Satine even murder. The movies ending is touching and sad. This is a great movie.
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Summary: The greatest !
Review: I received this DVD as a gift before I had ever even seen it before. The DVD is definately the only way, unless you have a home theater, to watch Moulin Rouge. When I had seen this film advertised I honestly believed that, although it looked interesting, it would be just another mushy, corny love story. For all you people who find musicals too "girly" just give this one a try. My husband can't stand watching my musicals with me, but he loves Moulin Rouge and he's watched it over and over again.
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Summary: sensory overload
Review: I did not enjoy this movie at all. There was sensory overload from the beginning of the film - with gaudy costumes, overacting, loud music, and no central theme. I did not find myself attached to the film - rather I wanted to fast forward through many of the scenes, particularly the singing ones (which practically encompass the whole movie).This movie was disconcerting on all levels. I would have rather watched the movie in mute than listen to the singing dialogue.
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Summary: Dazzling! Spectacular! Great fun!
Review: I reluctantly agreed to see this movie with a friend last summer when it came out in theatres. I didn't think I'd really like this kind of film; but much to my surprise, I really enjoyed it! Set in the rough side of Paris around the turn of the century, Moulin Rouge! is about a penniless yet charming writer portrayed by Ewan McGregor who falls for the beautiful courtisan, played by Nicole Kidman, of the Moulin Rouge nightclub. Kidman and McGregor sparkle on screen; there is definite chemistry between them. Their romance is threatened by a rich Duke who desires but does not love Kidman's character, Setine. When the Duke learns that Setine loves McGregor's character, he becomes insanely jealous. What follows is a wildy colorful and entertaining story that leaves you laughing. What really makes it funny are the songs in this film: they're from the 70's and 80's. Kidman and McGregor have pretty good voices and pull it off well. The supporting cast is marvelous and their characters come alive. The singing, the dancing, and the acting electrically explode on screen. The costumes, make-up, props, and the artwork and design make a spectacular film worth seeing. I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Unbelievable amazing
Review: I have to say that at the first, i was not really interested in see this movie, but in the moment that i rented it, i realized that is one of my favorite movies ever, is so great, the songs in it are just awesome, a great musical, fun, interesting, with an amazing performances, wow, in addition to this, the format in DVD has a lot of stuff, with videos, photo gallery, behind the scenes and many more things that are just waiting for you to come to see them.
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Summary: Give Verdi a chance, he is not that bad.
Review: I thought this kind of junk could be found only on progressive opera houses. Forget about the plot. If you have seen La Traviata or Camille you've got it (including the spitting blood and the throwing of money to the courtesan in public, not to forget the recriminating old father). The formal originality consists on mixing a Ken Russell inflated musical with unrestrained bits from a Franco Zefirelli production. In the added material Nicole Kidman enlightens us about the moving force of this enterprise: love can be expressed in music better than in any other genre. The only advantage over La Traviata is that we are spared listening to 'Di Provenza il mare il sol', an aria I hate more than any other. Thanks to that I can honestly say that yes, I liked the music.
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Summary: Spectacular, Spectacular!
Review: This is a film that you will either love or hate. I loved it, watched it more times than I will admit to in the cinema, and have since bought the special edition DVD, with a host of extras, such as interviews with the stars and extended dance sequences, as well as deleted scenes from the original film release. The film iteself is different to any musical you will ever have seen before, but obviously the director has a love of musicals, beacuse he had the knack of knowing exactly which pop song would go with each scene. There is even an original song, "Come What May" which really makes the movie for me. It has everything, romance, adventure, a villain that you love to hate, humour, pathos and tragedy. Watch it and you will never look at films in the same way again. No film since has matched up to Moulin Rouge. Reeviewed by Annette Gisby, author of Shadows of the Rose.
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Summary: The Best Movie I've Seen In Years!
Review: This movie pulled you in from the start with a strange song and a green fairy. Not to mention Ewan McGregor singing at the top of his lungs "The hills are alive, with the sound of music!" It has you laughing, crying, and gasping from start to finish. Those who hate need to think outside of the box, not every movie has to completely follow history. Most movies are actually more exciting when they don't because it allows the directors/writers creative imaginations to go wild collaborating funky songs with bright glittery showy scenery and smooth sensational voices that ring as clear as bells. In the end what do you get? Moulin Rouge. This story plot brings out the true meaning of love, the deception, and loyalty that create ups and downs in a relationship. I would definetely rent this with a bunch of my gal pals or a sweetheart and laugh, cry and cuddle until the film reaches its end. Have Fun and Enjoy! Hopefully you will.
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Summary: Nirvana, I weep for you.
Review: In fact, I weep for every artist whose songs were picked out for "Moulin Rouge" (not Madonna, though, but that's a different review). Adding in popular songs in a movie that's supposed to take place in the early 1900's would normally be kitschy at best, but every song in here is taken a bit too literally in the film and robs what little depth and emotion this film could have had. To add insult to injury, Ewan McGregor speaks rather than sings, Nicole Kidman disguses her un-talent by singing in an airy, breathy voice reminiscient of Mandy Moore, and GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY WHY DID THEY USE A NIRVANA SONG?!
As to not rant forever on the music, I'll go to other topics: the story was so utterly predictable that my grandmother left the room, even though there was at least an hour left of the film. The actors don't fit the characters, so it's very difficult to feel any sympathy for them. The cinematography is motion-sickness inducing at best and MTV-style at worst. On a positive note, the sets are visual eye candy, but pretty looks do not a good movie make. Have I mentioned that I sobbed with remorse when I heard them remake "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?
I don't want to go on. It fills me with pain just thinking about this movie. But if you like movies like "Titanic" and "Romeo and Juliet", by all means see this movie. If not, avoid it like the DVD casing was coated with lead paint.
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Summary: Kidman and McGregor create Magic at the Moulin Rouge
Review: Either you love it, or hate it, but one thing is undeniable: Moulin Rouge is a feast for the eyes! Never has so much color, life, and detail been thrust into one film. Nicole Kidman plays a bad-girl-gone-good in this tale of love conquering the worst of situations. Ewan McGregor shines with a dynamo vocal talent and exudes leading-man charm and charisma. Together Kidman and McGregor churn out some of the most memorable scenes caught on film ("Your Song", "Come What May" reprise, and "Elephant Love Medley"). The supporting cast is also essential in this film. Each character was perfectly cast and together, they turned out awesome performances ("The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)" and "The Show Must Go On"). As a graphic designer and illustrator, this is one of my favorite films that I have ever seen. It is beautiful and imaginative and should be respected as such. Zidler said it best when he proclaimed "At the Moulin Rouge, You'll have fun!"
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