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Summary: Moulin Rouge!
Review: Moulin Rouge is such a beautiful movie, and it's saddening to think that this is the last of the "Red Curtain" trilogy by Baz Luhrman. In a style like Strictly Ballroom and Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge tells a story, a tragic in this case, through ways of music. As for my opinion, I truly loved it because of everything: acting, singing, choreography, story, visuals, everything. Nicole gives one of best perfomances-this year seems to be Nicole's best, along with The Others-while Ewan plays a charming yet shy character so perfectly. Moulin Rouge will be a classic in years to come.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Moulin Rouge is one of the few movies that I have found myself watching twice in the movies, and I also own the soundtrack. It's a spectacular journey and it is a beautiful movie. Both McGregor and Kidman are great and their singing causes goosebumps. If you think the movie is kind of weird in the beggining, just sit still, it's great. The costumes and the scenery are eye-popping. The DVD has some great features and it's one of the best DVDs I own. The full dance sequences are breathtaking and a wonder. The DVD also includes insightful interviews from the main actors and Baz Luhrman who has truly created an amazing masterpiece!
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Summary: Moulin Rouge
Review: This movie is the best the dancing intermixed with new up to beat music makes this movie very enjoyable. Nicole Kidman has the most beautiful singing voice let alone her acting in this movie. Ewan McGregor is great with the acting and singing as well. This Movie is one of my personal fav.'s! Hope you enjoy.
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Summary: Simply Amazing
Review: Coming from a broad history of musicals and stage acting, I went in expecting much from Moulin Rouge and came out with my expectations shattered and my views of music, movies and everything in between changed forever. Baz Luhrman's Romeo and Juliet impressed me but Moulin Rouge blew me away like no movie I have seen before or since. It's scope, acting, music, and beauty (yes, beauty) is breathtaking. By the way, Ewan MacGregor should be on broadway because his voice is absurdly good. Nicole Kidman, while lacking the punch of Ewan MacGregor, is excellent as well. This movie also has an incredible range of emotion displayed. I laughed out loud one moment and cried like a baby the next. It's the best movie I've seen all year, bar none. Go buy it. Now. What are you waiting for? GO!
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Summary: The Quest for the Perfect DVD
Review: And it ends right here. Without question, the DVD edition of 'Moulin Rouge' is by far the best-produced DVD of the year. Its obvious that the people making this disc were lovers of the film. Every scene sparkles with digital mastering that we've only thus far dreamt of, and the soundtrack is a hundred times better than the ones we've come to expect of DVDs in recent times. If you already own the soundtrack, the songs take on new life on this disc. This is a sinful delight if there ever was one.Alright, so by this time you probably know the story. This review is to focus on the quality of the DVD and its' content. To be fair, the DVD for 'Moulin Rouge' could well be compared to one that was released earlier in the year - 'The Sound of Music'. Like that film, this is a double disc set, and like that film, it has extras all around. The only distinct difference is that the film quality here is markedly better (natural, since 'Moulin Rouge' is a product of the 2000s). It is heartening to note that despite the loads of trite and useless titles published by the studios each week, there are still a few worth buying and not merely renting. This DVD is one of them. Get it now. Emphasis on all three words, my dears. Fans of the movie will be pleased to note that the makers of this product have given due respect to the word 'extras'. First of all, I must bring to your attention that this is the Widescreen version of the film, and NOT the standard version as was originally advertised on DVD talk forums early on. There is no standard full screen mode here, so if thats a problem for you, don't get it. However, for those of us who have no problem with widescreen and the two black bars on the top and bottom, this is a purchase well worth investing in. The film is close-captioned, by the way. And it has Dolby Surround Sound. Disc One : Aside from the entire film, this disc also has a commentary by Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, and Don McAlpine. I dont know if any of you have seen the Bravo TV Special on the movie, but it seems that these bits featured on that show as well. For some reason, watching Baz talk is not as interesting as I thought it would be. Disc One also has writing commentary by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, and 8 behind the scenes branches. An interesting note here : most of you who buy this DVD will realize that the whenever the musical pieces come on, the sound quality automatically betters itself - could it be that the spoken portions are actually in mono? I don't think so, but you decide for yourself. Since the songs were all prerecorded in a studio, their quality differs from the dialogue portion, leading to some interesting results. It takes a while getting used to. Musical numbers to watch out for are Nicole Kidman doing a Marilyn Monroe/Madonna take with 'Diamonds are a girls best friend', and the poignant duet 'Come what may'. However, the song I most liked (and its not on the soundtrack) was the version of Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' sung by a chorus of fat old balding men. Incredible, but it works. Disc Two : I don't know what they did with the Bravo TV Special which was infinitely better than the HBO documentary. In any case, we get The Making of Moulin Rouge HBO Special in all its glory here. Gosh, Nicole looks really pasty. The second disc also has 5 "Star" featurettes, Earlier drafts of screenplay (this is not as exciting as you'd think it would be, believe me), 6 extended scenes & 4 re-cut dance sequences (this is the BIGGEST BOON for all us fans of the film. To our delight, it includes the MUCH-LOVED version of 'Spectacular, Spectacular'). There is also an interview with John "Cha Cha" O'Connell and Caroline O'Connor. There are also a few 'Easter Eggs' : hidden clues and little baubles that take you to the special parts of the DVD. Unfortunately, this disc is also very heavily dependent on DVD-ROM, which means that you cant access much stuff through your basic DVD player. The last thing I wanted to see were screens that said 'Insert disc into DVD-ROM drive'. But oh well, the disc on the whole is great. On a more dismal note, the second DVD also includes the music video for 'Lady Marmalade' by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and L'il Kim. I don't know if this is a good thing, but its there, just in case. Sound quality is absolutely fabulous throughout. All in all, a fabulous attempt to put one of the year's best films onto digital disc. The only thing I was upset about is that my favorite song off the soundtrack 'Complainte.' by Rufus Wainwright is not featured prominently. On a side note, the making of featurette also introduces us to Kylie Minogue, the UK's biggest singing star, who plays the Green Fairy (shes adorable). There is a sequence where she sings 'The Sound of Music'. You may want to replay that one for a while. Come to think of it, you may want to sit through both discs more than once. The jury is out, well, to me at least, 'Moulin Rouge' is a desert island DVD, one that you can't do without. And if you like this one, do keep an eye out for 'The Princess and the Warrior' and 'The Children of Paradise' releasing on DVD in January 2002. Highly, highly recommended.
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Summary: The love story is back!
Review: This story is for only those of us that can understand the beauty of love, and feel that nothing is more important in life than being with the person you love, against all odds. I've heard it said that this movie offers a very thin plot. I will say that the music and emotions (and the love) of the characters is often more prominent than anything else...but what is more important in a movie...heart, feeling, and emotion, with a great story backing it up (Camille), or an exciting plot? The story is actually based on one of the most tender love stories ever told, which must explain the timeless quality of it. If you remember Greta Garbo in her most famous film, "Camille", then you will openly embrace Nicole Kidman in this film. For she is timelessly beautiful, gives a bravura performance, and manages to re-define what it means to have glamour. She is glamorous in a new way, as Greta Garbo was in her day. There is but one worthy oscar winner this year...it is not Julianne Moore, whose role in Hannibal was completely without emotion. It is not the star of Bridget Jones Diary...obviously.. It is the star who gave a full dramatic performance that harkened to the golden days of glamour and beauty...Nicole Kidman! The music in Moulin Rouge is very affecting and brings us closer to the hearts of the stars that grace the film. I've heard some say the film is too sentimental and melodramatic.. That is not true, for a film that is not at all sentimental is not a film I want to see! I want to see movies like Moulin Rouge, that know exactly what love is about. BTW, Ewan McGregor was also stunning in his role as Christian..
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Summary: On a scale of garbage...
Review: this film is a 5. It is an empty and shallow piece of work decorated with pretty flashy images. I will be disappointed in the academy for the first time ever if they nominate this film for any categories other than technical accomplishments. Put your visual abilities to use on a piece of drama that is worthy of your talent Baz Luhrman!
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Summary: I was quite impressed
Review: I must say being such a metalhead I am, I never thought in all my life that I would like such a movie like this. Really just because I cant stand musicals, but this one kept me going for some reason, i went on and rented the movie because I heard some people say it was good, and Iv always been a big fan of Nicole Kidman and Ewan Mcgregor, as well as John Leguizamo. And wow the stars Nicole and Ewan actually sing, they have such outstanding voices. Give this movie a chance its actually well worth it, and what is really outstanding is the layout, the scenory, maybe the best picture of the year as well. If you dont even like the film, its worth watching just to look at the background of the beautiful perfect city as well as the night time sky, enjoy it and give it a better chance. Personally I dont think anyone should hate this movie, if you do, try to watch it again.
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Summary: THE WHOLE IS LESS THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
Review: There are many outstanding moments in this jazzed up versionof the Moulin Rogue story but somehow the film as a whole left me unsatisfied. I had the feeling that it was just too "Australian" and that film musicals should be left up to Hollywood. These were supposed to be French characters, but they looked strictly Aussie.
There is far too much fast cutting and almost subliminal editing in parts.
Some of the sets seem kind of chintzy. Contrary to what many have said, I believe a major flaw was in the casting of Nichole Kidman as the ill-fated prostitute. She is just not believable to my mind.
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Summary: Great sound and visuals
Review: The wide range of colors used in Moulin Rouge is fantastic. The sound is also wonderful. Great DVD to show off your home theatre system.
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