Moulin Rouge (Double Digipack)

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Summary: A Movie That Comes To Life Through Music Is Hard To Find
Review: A younger generation does not know, or perhaps is not interested in, musical theater or musical films. But there was a time when great love stories, whether tragic or triumphant, and great drama was brought about through theatrics, film and above all, song and dance. The musicals of the early twentieth century, among them South Pacific, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oaklahoma and numerous others, combined visuals and great songs to carry out a genuinely beautiful story. Baz Luhrman, avant-garde artist extraordinare, manages to capture youthful and adult audiences with his MTV-style pop art movies (as Romeo and Juliet proved). Moulin Rouge is, in my opinion, a revival of a romantic musical. Only through great performances, such as Ewan Mcgregor's as Christian, the English poet lured into a romance with cabaret singer and courtesan Satine (Nicole Kidman), can such a musical be truly successful. The love songs, especially played during the scene in which Satine and Christian talk about the nature of love atop a crystal elephant, includes the hits from the 80's like "Love Lift Us Up Where We Belong" and David Bowies' "Heroes", the signature song of the whole movie is "Nature Boy". The red curtain opening up to reveal an old-fashioned "cinema" successfuly evokes the period, along with the costumes and the recreation of the Moulin Rouge, an 1890's cabaret nightclub that would be the equivalent of Vegas for Victorian gentlemen. The movie was a marvelous piece of art, and I disliked the fact that it did not get the prestige it deserved, such as Best Picture Award. I highly suggest you own this movie which is definately Luhrman's finest masterpiece. I am also anticipating a live-broadway musical version of Luhrman's Moulin Rouge. Think of the sold-out tickets !

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Summary: Delightful
Review: This is one of those movies that seems to be over too soon. It's a riot of color, action and music that really grips you even if you're skeptical about musicals. I loved the soundtrack, the use of popular songs like Bowie's "Heroes" for example. Moulin Rouge reminded me a bit of Victor/Victoria and it's equally good. There's drama, humor and a believable plot. The concert scenes are sometimes breathtaking. I am biased against musicals, but this is truly enjoyable and inspiring. Worth owning to watch every six months or so - it leaves one with a warm, happy feeling.

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Summary: If I could give it zero or negative stars, I would
Review: Reading some of the other reviews, I have to wonder if they have seen great movies before. If not, then I can understand their recommendation of this waste of celluloid for sheer lack of comparison to something entertaining and original. A vaste collection of derivation does not originality make, but this film fails to even copy well. The singing is horrid, the acting is worse, and nobody seems to have any idea what they're doing. Now I am a fan of most of the stars, but I seriously feel ashamed for them for there being such a record of the worst they could possibly do. The sets and costumes fail to be artistic and only come off as garish, reminiscent of a working girl on Hollywood Blvd at best and autopsy photos at worst. If you have a yen to see this film, do yourself a favor and stab your eyes with a fork instead.

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Summary: Absolutely Mahvelous!
Review: I did not see Moulin Rouge when it was in the theatre. I was not interested in the movie. Once it received a couple of film awards I became curious. Next thing I know, I'm in pure heaven! This movie has become one of my favorites, along with both soundtrack albums. It is a well-made, fast moving, one-of-a-kind film, truly unique. Highly recommend!!

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Summary: Les Miz meets Phantom of the Opera in Fantasia
Review: Moulin Rouge ranks with my most favorite films of all time. The more one sees this film, the more they appreciate the superb quality and the hard work in introducing such a film into the culture. It's a bit highbrow, but what's wrong with that. It helps to know a bit about the actual Moulin Rouge and the story of Toulse LeTrec. Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Liguizano,Jim Broadbent & the other bring this Musical to life. Baz Luhrman, keep up the good work and Thank You.

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Summary: No, It Isn't a Mel Brooks Movie
Review: For the first 1/2 hour, we seriously debated whether this was a Mel Brooks spoof or a serious movie. Frankly, it was one of the worst movies I have ever seen, and this would be the type of movie I would like. The actors could not sing (take a page from My Fair Lady and dub voices as necessary, guys). We were shocked that anyone could sit through the entire thing.

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Summary: Best Love Story.
Review: This one of the cornerstone films for people who appreciate a beautiful love story that duplicates itself as a Shakespearan tale of Tragedy/Comedy/Love. Baz Luhrman is a GENIUS!

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Summary: ...
Review: ... but this musical (if you can call it that) is like everything you've seen before. It has a boring and predictable story, lousy singing and bad acting. The music is not new but bits and pieces of popular music from the past few decades. Computer generated special effects lend nothing to the show.

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Summary: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to llove
Review: This movie is one of the freshest, newest ideas I've seen in a long time. I got caught up in the music, the colors and the mysterious nature of the nightclub, the Moulin Rouge. Nicole Kidman was absolutely fantastic. She showed great range in this one movie: comedy, tragedy, love, seduction.

Wow! Fun!

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Summary: BEST MOVIE EVER.
Review: i repeat: BEST MOVIE EVER.