Moulin Rouge (Single Disc Edition)

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Summary: I loved this movie.
Review: This was a beautifully created movie. Stunned again by ROMEO AND JULIET's Baz Luhrmann! A movie filled with messages of love and hate and such, Luhrmann created a masterpiece, a heartfelt story. In what was assumed to be a group of women dancing in trashy lingerie was an amazing poetic tale. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor's overnite singing prodigies were astounding. I bought the soundtrack in a heartbeat. The scenes of song and dance truly told a story. The Moulin Rouge was like Heaven to some and Hell to others. Entering this French town and into the Moulin Rouge something was said about entering the underworld, how the people of the Moulin Rouge were the people of the underworld. With the humorous covers of songs the audience, including myself could not help but sing a long. I will admit, I was not dying to see this movie but I am so glad I did. With the uncanny appearances of the darker characters and the club itself, the pain of wanting to break free was seen. Although the Moulin Rouge was the center of attention in the town its inhabitants lived in a world of darkness. With hopes of arrising from her burrowed feelings Kidman is faced with her death and loss of her love. Ewan McGregor cannot understand what causes he and Kidman not to love, but he can love endlessly and like he says in the movie their is no greater feeling then to love and be loved in return. Filled with beautiful quotes and proverbs, Moulin Rouge is a must see.

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Summary: Ridiculous! Ridiculous!
Review: Being a lover of musicals, I felt compelled to see this movie as soon as possible, not believing my eyes and ears when I heard that a musical love tragedy was hitting the big screen. What I witnessed was blasphemy against some great classic hits that should have remained just that: classic, grouped with a handful of not-so-classic songs that should have never been unearthed. They were all twisted into a ridiculous and unbelievable array of visual lavishness (which, I admit, was pleasing to the eye if you have a penchant for Luhrmann's dazzling directing style). The beauty of the explosively colorful sets was soured as I lost count of how many times I audibly groaned at the cheesy covers of once original songs. The movie was visually stunning thanks to Luhrmann's imaginative eye for the fantastic, but the script was painfully unoriginal, and the characters were ridiculously embellished walking stereotypes (or crawling...see Kidman in the faux duke seduction scene). I felt embarrassed for the actors and monetary supporters behind this overdone, overhyped, and overrated mocking tale of sugary passion. The love story or "plot" (which was as transparent as Kidman's complexion) was over before it began with a stale flashback format and events as predictable as each new cheesy cover song. The onslaught of badness left a Nutrasweet residue in my mouth the rest of the weekend that's still with me today as I write this review. Moulin Rouge is the worst of new era Disney and the very worst of contemporary Broadway combined into a colorful nightmare that will haunt any viewer with an inkling of artistic ethics. If you're longing for pure eye candy with little substance, then see the movie. It is worth a look solely for the visual circus Luhrmann leads us through, but I'd recommend renting or buying the DVD down the road, kicking back with your favorite cocktail or hallucinogen, and firmly pressing the MUTE button before the movie begins.

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Summary: Wow
Review: What a great musical comedy drama thingy...it had a little of everthing..and I loved it...seen it twice and I'll be back (good thing I work at the theatre or I'd be broke)

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Summary: AWESOME!
Review: I went into this movie knowing you have to forget about "reality" and suspend yourself in the experience. I laughed and cried and loved it. The music was used wonderfully, and the actors - all of them - were outstanding. Ewan McGregor is extremely talented, and I am now going back to the stores to find his other work. The singing was great - and it was like seeing "Strictly Ballroom" again.

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Summary: They don't make movies like this anymore!
Review: Since the majority of the reviews here are saying over and over what the story is about, I won't go into that, since you probably already know by know what it's about. So I'll just talk about whether the movie was worth it or not. This is by far the best movie of 2001. Moulin Rouge has some of the freshest-looking visuals to appear on the big screen in ages. If you love musicals you absolutely MUST see this movie on the big screen at all costs! Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman have amazing chemistry onscreen, and they both do an excellent job with the singing, with Ewan stealing the movie with his singing voice. Thankfully the soundtrack has all the songs they sang in the movie, and really is the only reason to buy the cd, NOT for the song Lady Marmalade, which is very over-rated, with a horrible video to go with it. Getting back to the movie, it's definitely one that requires at least two viewings, since the first fifteen minutes come at you so quickly that it's almost too much to take in at one viewing. Watching this movie is defintely like a sugar/caffeine high, and equally as sweet. Nicole Kidman has never looked better, and Ewan McGregor was brilliantly cast as the romantic realist. You can't help but become totally absorbed in both these characters and become swept away with the uncomplicated but classic story of how powerful and all-consuming love can be. The fact that Baz Lurhman chose to take pop music songs from the 70s to the 90s and have them sung as if they were showtunes was a stroke of genius, and only shows the imagination and creativity put into this production. All of the songs totally work, and help propel the movie along, instead of just being background songs for a soundtrack cd. They just don't make movie musicals like this anymore. Anyone who hates this movie is not a TRUE movie lover.

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Summary: Take a chance here !
Review: A fantastic piece of work,like nothing you've seen before . It's frenetic , kinetic rollecoaster style is breathtaking. The performances are all wonderful . This is the best work from Ewan McGregor since Shallow Grave & Life Less Ordinary & Nicole Kidman is every bit his equal. Their voices are perfect for the roles . I've heard more than 1 person say they were warned to stay away . I'll warn you this film is meant for the big screen. Well, judge for yourself, they are not you . You will Love this or hate it, there is not alot of middle ground here . I hope you love it as I did. if not, at least someone else didn't make up your mind for you !

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Summary: Moulin Rouge
Review: A wonderful love story! Bring those kleenex boxes out of hiding, they'll be put to use during this movie. There's great music and acting. Nicole Kidman has a voice I never knew she had. And if all you know Ewan McGregor from is Star Wars: Episode I, you're in for a treat!!!

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Summary: Spectacular! Spectacular!
Review: How can this movie be getting mixed reviews?? it is my new favorite movie of all time!! this movie is sooooooooo incredibly amazing!! Every single thing in this movie is wonderful!! i hope that this movie will inspire other musicals to be made!! may i repeat... I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!

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Summary: 6 stars is what it deserves
Review: I would have given it 6 stars but unfortinintly it only gose up to 5. This was the best movie it seemed like it just flew right by in no time at all. It kept you interested from the very beggining until the very end there was not a dull moment it was "the best" and I higly recommend that you see this amazing movie trust me you wont regret it.

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Summary: Moulin Rouge
Review: I went into this movie with some apprehension. I left the theater counting the days til the DVD release. The musical is not dead. I really didn't believe that "modern" music would work in a movie set in 1900 and that it would be at best tacky. I was definitely wrong. A well done story, well told. The cinematography and music and acting were all top notch.