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Summary: NAKED WOMEN!!!
Review: Knew that'd get your attention. No, no nude women to be found in Baz Luhrmann's ripfire-paced homage to love, joy, tragedy, and a long-dead genre of film, which ironically enough was among the biggest when the art was fledgling.Images appear and disappear in such a gatling gun sequence through McGregor's English writer's mind, propelling their audience into a wholly immersing and utterly beautiful world it's a shame to ever have to leave. WHile bashed by ...critics for its irreverent use of music created decades after the film's time, I found it only contributed to the already inecscapable dreamworld of blazing colors and vibrant movements and strangely lovable confusion. As a lifelong Nirvana fanatic I couldn't help but chuckle at the techno-butchery of Gen-X anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Nicole looks as delicious as ever, now with a new sensual nectar about her with the knowledge of her current availability. Masterful filmmaking and nothing less. The true best picture of 2001.
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Summary: Genius is a tricky thing
Review: Whenever I try to describe this film, I inevitably find myself stumbling over the words. Stunning. Mesmerizing. Like nothing I've ever seen before. Genius is, by its nature, challenging. Unlike most of the so-called "art" being foisted on us, most of it merely a re-telling of last year's top-grossing film with the same predictable dialogue, "Moulin Rouge" is astonishingly daring, brazen, stunning - and unapologetic, for which I love it even more. It may possibly redefine the term "fast-paced", particularly when it comes to camera work and editing. As far as the performer's work goes, Ewan McGregor has made me a fan for life with his work in this film. "Moulin Rouge" is seen through his eyes, and he must convince the audience that he is absolutely giddy with first love for Satine. Were his lines spoken with less reverence, less enthusiasm, we wouldn't believe him. Instead, McGregor inevitably reminds us of the first time we fell in love - how the whole world looked different, how it seemed as if everything were possible. He's a powerhouse actor, and it shows in this film. On top of having a delightfully impressive singing voice, his acting never wavers; even when he's singing to Satine, his love for her just shines. Kidman is visually stunning in this film. The ice-skinned beauty is required to be adept at vaudeville slapstick one second and the embodiment of a smoldering temptress the next. Fortunately, Kidman has the acting and vocal range demanded by this work, and should be lauded for her performance. Her performance during the final segments of "Moulin Rouge" are riveting, overwhelming moments, and she plays them to perfection. I cannot recommend this film highly enough. It is unlike anything you have ever seen. Leave your cynicism at the door. If you prefer to dress it up as "realism", leave it outside, too. Instead, take a chance. Allow yourself to let go and simply experience this film. It will resonate with you for weeks to come.
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Summary: Imagination to the Infinite Degree
Review: This is a movie that one has to see not only with their eyes but with all their senses. You must be open and willing to enjoy the movie for what it is....entertainment. To you love struck people....you owe it to yourself to see this movie at least once. People who do not enjoy musicals leave the theater in this magical place where the Moulin Rouge lives and find themselves singing and humming the familiar mixes from the soundtrack. EVERYONE at one point or another during the show can identify with a character, with a situation and find themselves wanting to believe that all will end happily! But will it??? You decide for yourself. Enjoy one of the best films ever, in my opinion.
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Summary: I love Moulin Rouge.
Review: In response to some of the negative reviews of Moulin Rouge: 1) If you know you don't like musicals, you should not have seen it in the first place. 2) No one ever claimed that this is supposed to be a serious, realistic film. It is pure fantasy. To those who were expecting reality, you should have done your homework before going to the theater. 3) You can't make a good judgement on a film if you walked out after 15 minutes, or 45 minutes for that matter. 4) To whoever wrote the review containing the line "Why did the dwarf have a lisp?": The "dwarf" was Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, an impressionist painter and frequent customer at the real Moulin Rouge. He was a real person. He really was that short, and he really did speak with a lisp. Please go to college and learn these things. I have not read one good reason why people disliked Moulin Rouge. I think if people could just once open their minds a teeny bit and let their jaded cynicism go, they could enjoy this film. Have a little fun, people. Don't be such snobs.
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Summary: Turth, Beauty, Freedom, Love and more....
Review: If you want an exhilarating piece of movie magic, this is the movie to see. Not only does Moulin Rouge combine wonderful music and singing with breathtaking sets and effects, it has two wonderful and capable stars in Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. Both actors show their strength and vulnerability within their characters and give us a real love story. I was completely captivated by the story and its style, frenetic musical numbers combined with tender and passionate love. It's a movie I'll always remember and cherish for its raw power and honesty.
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Summary: OMIGOSH
Review: okay this movie was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!! y'all have to go see it cause you WILL LOVE IT OMIGOSH. i like cried the whole movie it was sooooo good if you don't see it you're missin out major. go see it RIGHT NOW oh and buy it for me for my birthday- 9/2. SO GOOD MY GOD. even if you have no idea what it is about go see it you'll love it...
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Summary: Wonderful, wonderful !
Review: Nicole, Nicole, I love you Nicole ! Wow, this movie is super great and wonderful ! Nicole looks incredibly beautiful and her acting is superb. Ewan McGregor looks very handsome and his acting is great too. The scene of the old guy singing Madonna's "Like a virgin" is great. You will laugh like never before. If you love theater and musicals and supreme beauty, go and see this marvelous movie. You will buy the VHS or DVD as soon as it's available. Nicole, you are an angel !
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Summary: HURRY! Don't Miss Moulin Rouge
Review: If you haven't already seen Moulin Rouge, you'd better hurry 'cos it doesn't look like it will be around much longer! I'm already having withdrawl symptoms after seeing it more times than I care to say - and will see it as many times as I can as long as it is in the theaters!! What can I say about this film that hasn't already been said? It is an amazing, fantastic, spectacular roller coaster ride of emotions that will leave you breathless and running back for more. Moulin Rouge IS unlike any movie you have ever been to, but more than that is an EXPERIENCE. You cannot just watch this film and appreciate all the varied aspects - its something you have to FEEL. Unfortunately, there are those who just don't get it and I feel sad for them because of what they are missing. Thank you, thank you to all the cast & crew, but especially Baz who is a pure genius!! Also to Nicole and Ewan (who is such a cutie you'll fall in love!). They put their hearts & souls into this movie and it shows. It is a Spectacular spectacle of color, music, truth, beauty, freedom - and above all things - LOVE! Love is like oxygen, love is a many splendored thing, all you need is LOVE! Okay, I'm getting carried away. Be sure to get the CD - it will hold you over between theater visits - and until the DVD/Video comes out! (Now I have to go & buy a DVD player!!) What else can I say, but go see it AGAIN & AGAIN while you still can-can!!
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Summary: Obnoxious nonsense
Review: This movie is a pretentious nonsense, stealing just about every visual element of the great European directors likes Federico Fellini or movies such as "Le Voyage dans la Lune, (A Trip to the Moon), turn of the century french paintings, even Cabaret and many others, it could be very long list. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec ? Ah, please ! (I assume, those who found it original, don't know what I'm talking about.)Unfortunately the visual galore doesn't rescue the film, the story is a cliche, the cartoonish acting and frenetic pace is down right annoying; the fairy tale-like scenes are over the top and they are just not funny at all. The soundtrack seems to be a very bad match. Right up with duds like Wild Wild West, The Avengers and The Mummy. Yikes !
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Summary: Eclectic/Operatic Moulin Rouge
Review: Moulin Rouge is such a delight for the eyes and ears. There is so much going on at once, you'll need to see the movie at least two or three times to catch it all. I didn't want it to end and when it did, I wanted to immediately see it again (but I was with friends and couldn't). The acting was superb, the dancing was spectacular, the music was terrific; Even though the love story line was predictable, I loved it! It was beautifully done, like a modern Italian opera - romantic, tragic and very emotional. Go see it and judge for yourself.
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