Rating: 
Summary: Spectacular! Spectacular!
Review: When I began to watch this movie, I was weary of what it would become. It immediately throws you into the bright colors, the dark characters and the mystery and wonder of the world our characters live in. The first 20 minutes are not only the most exciting, but the most shocking, intense and disturbing. Although the movie is a delight, there is no easy way to introduce the viewer to the extreme pace and the intensity at which it plays. One realizes that you are being brought through this world through the eyes of innocent Christian (McGregor), who experiences all the feelings that the viewer feels each moment along the way.Surprisingly, I discovered Moulin Rouge! to be a delightful movie watching experience for many different reasons. Not only was it brilliant to look at, but the story moved along well and the acting was as full and vibrant as the songs and setting. The flawless incorporation of modern songs in this turn of the century setting was amazingly tasteful. Along with the voices they were sung by, new, refreshing and...powerful! Who know Ewan McGregor, semi-god of independent films could sing too? The basic plot of Moulin Rouge! has been done time and time again, but rarely with such flare and style. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor have amazing chemistry together and you can feel as they connect on screen. Although Nicole does her famous, never-ending exploration of her lovers face with her eyes, never looking them directly in the eye, but up and down, over and out...etc. it suits her character and personality. A beautifully done, and carefully thought out film, that I would highly suggest to anyone that is willing to push through the first 20 minutes. For it is truly "so exciting the audience will stopm and cheer, and so delighting it will run for fifty years."
Rating:
Summary: Dazzling colors, costumes, chorus, cinematography...
Review: I intended the title of this review to be a play on the 4 Cs of a diamond (cut, color, clarity, carat). Indeed, this is a gem of a film. I thought it was an ingenious way of reinventing the modern day musical. I further appreciated the film after seeing the making of it in the Special Features section. This film is about a penniless writer, Christian, that falls in love with a courtesan named Satine. But Satine has responsibilities to her boss Zidler and benefactor the Duke. This is how the love triangle is set up. Look past the fact that the plot is quite cliche and simple. Once you see that Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGreggor do have on-screen chemistry and can actually sing, you'll be amazed. This DVD set comes with 2 discs. The first disc contains the movie as well as a behind the scenes option that allows you to look behind the scenes for certain sequences in the film. The second disc contains everything but the kitchen sink. It has interviews with the cast, the making of the music, the making of the sets, still images by professional photographers of the making of the movie, a scrap book of the story, complete/extended/multi-cam featurettes of the major dance sequences in the film (like the can can, tango, coup d'etat, hindi, etc.), music videos of the Lady Marmalade song. It took me a full 8 hrs. to go through all the material and I never felt bored. Baz terms this film as the conclusion of a trilogy of red curtain movies, after Strictly Ballroom and Romeo and Juliet. I have yet to see Strictly Ballroom, but I have no doubt that Baz Luhrmann's talent for story telling will leave me mesmerized as well. LEAP rating (each out of 5):
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L (Language) - 4 (all the major dialogues are in the form of songs from the 80's)
E (Erotica) - 2 (surprisingly it was sexy in a humorous, light way)
A (Action) - 0 (n/a)
P (Plot) - 3 (it is a cliche plot, but well told nonethless)
Rating:
Summary: Best Movie In A Long Time!
Review: 'Moulin Rouge' is undescribable. It was so amazing, spectacular, and breathtaking. This movie was a like it or hate it. I loved it. The dancing, the story, Nicole, did I say Nicole? This was a masterpiece very well done! My Grade:
A+
Rating:
Summary: A perfect approach to the fight between Apollo and Dionisio
Review: There is no doubt for me about this statement: Moulin Rouge was the best movie of 2001. An orpheus-like story told with pop music and visual enlightment. I know many people didn't like it, but there is no question about this: this movie is spectacular, deep, emotional, ironic... it's an encyclopedic mix of genres and influences. Nicole Kidman gave a wonderful performance. I was surprised by the beautiful tone of her voice, almost liric. Ewan McGregor's voice is pretty acceptable as well, and his acting is spotless: his development from a naive eye-wide-opened youngster to a depressed, beard and isolated mature guy is outstanding. The comedy works just as well as the tragedy. The music is wonderful and the dance numbers are really great. All of this coming from a person who hates musicals... that's just how good this movie is. Go along with Christian in his way to conquer Satine's heart only to find out that the social conditions she has been living in for years are imposible to erase... the scars of the lies are in her very breath and the miserable conditions of her life (hidden behind sparkling dresses and oppresive corsés) have left a tragic fate. Christian, unaware of this, writes a play to turn the Moulin Rouge into a theater, a house of art... but to accomplish this he, Satine and Harold Zidler (Moulin Rouge's owner) must put everything in the Duke's hands. Then Satine must play the duke's heart, so the transformation of this place into an art temple can go on. How long can the affair between the writer and the performer stay in the shadows without the producer noticing? The fight between Apollo and Dioniosios and their rituals shown in a new way: the romance (as an artistic genre) is born after this fight in the which none of the previous ones survive. It's melancholic, yet spectacular... it's idealistic, yet quite mundane. In years people will hardly remember A beautiful Mind, but Moulin Rouge will become a classic.
A plus reason for having this movie is its perfect DVD release. I can say this is the BEST DVD I have. There are a lot of extras and phantom pills. There are music videos, outtakes, different versions of some scenes and multiple angles of the dance sequences, etc. And the look of the menus and the box is just beautiful. The truth is that this is also the best DVD release of 2001.
Rating: 
Summary: One star was the lowest I could go, I guess
Review: Horrible movie, worst I've ever seen (and I thought that would always be Prelude to a Kiss.) So weird, campy. Good acting?? I guess so, if you consider they didn't laugh themselves to death throughout this silly movie. The music choices made me cringe. The worst thing is, without all the pop music and "trying" to be funny, the actual STORY would've worked on it's own--it could've been good! My opinion, don't waste your time.
Rating:
Summary: LOVE
Review: It's used alot in this movie...and I, myself, am in love with this movie. The music, the singing, the dancing, the setting and story...all of it, it's perfect. Ewan McGregor is totally hot too. I suggest you buy this on DVD right now! ^_^
Rating:
Summary: Great! Simply a MUST HAVE!
Review: ...i must have seen it for about million times and i always want more! ahh, i still remember the time when i saw it in the theater... i enjoyed it So much and within a few days i purchased the soundtrack. I thought it was great, but now the movie. WOW! It's a LOT better! It's just... wow, i can't praise it enough. The production, costums, actors, music (oh, the music...) and the best of all... NICOLE! I LOVE HER in this movie so much it made me a fan!!! And the scene with Kylie as the green fairy? i put just it to hear her sings!!! What a delight... All in all, i think everyone who enjoyed it should buy this great movie, that won 3 oscars but should have won much more, not to mention the great bonus material... all you could possibly want is here in this 2 c.d set d.v.d. Just click 'Buy Now' now, and enjoy the magic!
Rating:
Summary: like nothing you will ever see
Review: This movie has it all comedy, romance, and good acting. The story is your typical love story(will the girl chose the rich guy that will give her everything or the poor guy that can only offer true love), but this typical story has a twist. All the people were way out there and all the actors played them well, but the thing that made this movie so great was the music and how it was used. Instead of using music written for the story they used songs we all know and put them together in whole new way. I mean what's better than a witty carnival man and a nerdy duke singing like a virgin
Rating:
Summary: MIND BLOWING
Review: One of the best films of all time!!! Just unbelieveable, moving, romantic, fun, suprising, uplifting, etc etc!! Ewan and Nicole are incredible, especially in the songs! This movie touched my heart and moved my soul. A MUST SEE!
Rating: 
Summary: Trying, but failing, to be a great movie
Review: This movie clearly was a high budget attempt to be artistically creative. Instead, it is a rather dull, failed attempt. Perhaps the best example of what makes this movie a poor one is the ridiculous plot device in which the singing and dancing Nicole Kidman has tuberculosis. The problem here is that she is on the verge of death - you find this out at the end - yet somehow, she is able to belt out tremendous musical numbers and dance in several sequences throughout the movie that would wear an average person out. Yet, as any numbskull knows, this would be rather impossible for someone who was on the verge of dying from tuberculosis. This is just one example of how Moulin Rouge attempts to be a great movie, but ultimately fails. If you like musicals then I would recommend that you rent this, as it has some interesting use of modern songs in a setting 100 years ago (although my heart broke when "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was butchered at the opening). However, I would definitely not recommend buying this movie.
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