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Summary: Narcissistic Pretentious Grandstanding
Review: What a Bomb ! What personal insecurity leads "Baz" Luhrmann to
make such a piece of pretentious grandstanding ? And why does
he call himself "Baz" ? Isn't Baz a discredited slang name for
Barry that was rarely used in Australia in the 1960s ? What does a song about New Orleans have to do with Paris ? The
French must hate this film, if for no other reason than the fact
that the French have reasonably good taste in pop music - unlike
Australia and the USA. The awful, banal whitebread music on this
film is typical to what one gets on dreadful Australian and
American radio - and the public loves it. Pity.
Rating: 
Summary: all you need is love
Review: I felt compelled to review this, to let everyone know that this dvd is really worth every cent. It is chock full of extras within its two disc set. Not only a beautiful display, this dvd has hours of extra footage. Ranging from deleted scenes, interviews upon interviews with both director and actors, to music clips and the complete dances that were shortened for the movie. Moulin Rouge was a great movie of 2001, a musical, comedy and drama all wrapped into one film. The actors did a wonderful job, as did the writers and directors. The film is so visually stunning, and with all the wonderful extras, there is no reason not to buy this dvd.
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Summary: DVD production good, movie itself is very weak...
Review: I skipped the theatrical release... the trailer is much more intense and enthralling, believe it or not, than the movie itself. The DVD product shows off very well the possibilities for additional content not available in the video format. After watching all of the director's commentary and behind-the-scenes material, I am convinced that the best of the movie's story was removed prior to production. While the set and costume design are stunning and should garner several award nominations, the singing was quite weak, the acting pretty good given the poor script and choppy "MTVish super quick cuts" editing style. The editing probably had the most detrimental affect on the overall quality of the finished product. Make-up design was excellent, as well. Speaking of "product," I can't help but think that, in the end, that's all that mattered: creating a highly marketable product without full concentration on the storytelling, visual presentation / pacing, and character development. I didn't expect an "Apocalypse Now" level of darkness or character development, but "Moulin Rouge" was horribly weak, using the "rough and wild" bohemian atmosphere in Paris to serve as only the most superficial setup for the movie. There was no balance to the slick musical numbers and nice costuming... bad wasn't really bad, dark and murky wasn't, and there was no really compelling tension in the movie, nor any reason to view the characters as sympathetic, or not, but rather as two dimensional caricatures. Great idea, poor execution... similar to Star Wars Episode 1, which got too caught up in the computer animation and special effects and didn't present a decent, compelling storyline and "real" characters. Perhaps, the best part of the story/dialog was to use song lyrics from (mostly) recognizable pop songs (or was this used just to attract the twenty/thirty-something demographics?). Unless you're really curious about the "extras" in the DVD package, check out "Moulin Rouge" by John Huston. For better stories/dancing/singing with a similar theme, start with Shirley MacLaine (a real "triple threat") in "Sweet Charity," "Can-Can", or "Irma la Douce." Almost all fluff and no bite, especially when compared to previous versions of "Moulin Rouge," or similarly themed movies. Very good DVD product packaging, quality, and content.
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Summary: trust me
Review: I rented this movie because honestly, nothing else was in. I am not a big fan of nicole kidman... but i am glad i put that aside to rent it. This is by far the best movie i have seen in years. it is the best movie i have ever seen. nicole kidman actually was very good in this movie. her singing isn't bad... but the shining star in this movie is ewan mcgregor. i have always liked him but after seeing this movie, i adore him. his singing is amazing. i was in awe of his "your song", dare i say better than elton? the music in this movie is outstanding. this movie is outstanding. I recommend this movie for anyone. I am going to go watch again... enjoy.
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Summary: A Movie Musical Experience!
Review: The Moulin Rouge movie and DVD are works of art! Even the box is very artistic. I have not been a big fan of the movie musical, but this movie has risen to the top of my list. After seeing the movie in the theater, I immediately wanted to see it again because there is so much to see in many scenes. The songs blend so well with the story that you can tell what's happening in the movie when you hear the song. The acting, singing, and choreography are breath-taking. The DVD provides bonus features such as music videos, the HBO Making feature, and a Behind the Red Velvet Curtain version to learn about the history and technology. Although it's a sad movie, it's invigorating to watch and provides an inspiring theme of truth, beauty, freedom, and most of all LOVE!
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Summary: Waste of Time and Money
Review: My husband and I got through the first 15 minutes of this movie and turned it off. I cannot even describe why it is so bad. Lack of storyline, bad acting..to name a few.....Do not bother with this one!
Rating:
Summary: A Magnificent musical phenomenon has returned!
Review: No musical is as spectacular as this dizzy remake of Moulin Rouge. A very unique, modern, and magical musical takes the viewer to Paris back when the old dance house of astonishing performances was open. You can live the magic or you can call just another excuse for a musical, but forgetting it isn't something you are bound to do. Nothing can make you forget this movie. Great songs, settings, and a great ensemble of cast and crewmemebers make this musical a great one. A work of pure vision, it is hard to not get touched by it. A romantic yet funny tale with a musical and touching story, this is not your average musical. So different and strange, so magical and so fast, this is one movie that should get a high recommendation. Moulin Rouge is what I think of as an unforgettable musical and Luhrmann's greatest work. Brilliantly made and diverse, this movie is one you should own. --------------------------AHMED MASHHOOD-------------------------
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Summary: This is terrible
Review: Never in my life have I seen such a piece of garbage. I heard good reviews about it from my friends, and so I decided to check it out. I cannot believe this is averaging 4.5 stars. I wish I could give this piece of junk a zero. This is the worst plot and worst acting I have seen for some time. I honestly cannot think of a worse movie on this entire earth. Trust me, this blows. Absolutely HORRID.
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Summary: Moulin Rouge Can-Can
Review: Moulin Rouge is easily one of the most unique high profile films of the past 20 years. A period musical made up of modern pop songs mixed with new material. Visually, the screen is adorned with detail quite often resulting in sensory overload. the cast is headed by the lovers portrayed by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor who not only perform their respectibve roles extremly well, they can rock the place with their vocals. Far superior to his last directing effort (rome and Juliet), Baz Luhrmann pushes style through the roof right from the opening 20th centure fanfare to the closing credits. A wonderful bohemian experience. The DVD is wonderfully mastered and transferred and is loaded with useful goodies...
Rating: 
Summary: Wow!
Review: Okay, going into this I was unsure of what to expect. I loved Baz's Romeo and Juliet, but a musical? A genre not really done now? In the opening sequence I was overwhelmed. Everything moved so quickly! So much music, dancing, craziness. But as the story began to unfold I became engrossed. It is well acted, the songs chosen move the story along so beautifully, the colorful characters, sets, and costumes are gorgeous! As for the singing voices of the actors, while they may not be the best, I thought they did a good job. After seeing this film I watched the second disc, which is what DVD's are meant to be! So much to see! And so many hidden treasures! The extras on here are enough to make this worth buying! It puts other DVDs to shame! Baz really knows what viewers want and he delivers. After getting more background on story, etc. on the second disc it made the movie even better. I now see why the opening was the way it was. The Moulin Rouge was so complex and Baz wanted to bring various aspects of it out in the film. This one HAS to have several nominations for Oscars, just as it did for the Golden Globes! I recommend this to anyone who appreciates creativity, beauty, musicals, and a good love story!
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