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Summary: Brilliant!!
Review: First of all this movie is one of the most original, extrordinary, and brilliant movies I've ever seen. I loved Romeo+Juliet by director Baz Luhrmann who directed this movie. They had the same feel somewhat with the camera angles and how he viewed Moulin Rouge. I'm not much on musical movies, but Moulin Rouge blew me away. First of all having music from the last couple of decades gave the movie a feel of depth and not just drag you into a deep pit of despair. The movie had a dark feel to it, but I loved it. Bottom line:See the movie if you like off beat movies.
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Summary: A unique, enjoyable experience
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It is something I have never experienced before, very unique movie. It was like seeing Broadway on the big screen. I really enjoyed the music and the scenery. I loved Ewan's character, which he portrayed very well. Perfect for the part. Nicole's performance was excellent also.
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Summary: I could go on and on...
Review: ...and on about this movie, but I believe it's something you have to see to believe--and appreciate. I laughed, I cried, and I was blown away by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor--I knew they could act, but who knew they could sing, and sing great!!! I was so blown away that I came right home and ordered the soundtrack! I can only hope that this magnificent film is not ignored come Oscar-time, especially the song "Come What May"--absolutely beautiful!!!!! Well, I've gone on long enough--just 3 more words...go experience it!!!!!!
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Summary: "Spectacular! Spectacular!"
Review: Like the ficticious stage production the characters in this movie are trying to get produced, this outlandish, eye-popping film is truely "spectacular!" Why? Because it has everything I love in a movie; music, dance, colourful sets and tales of far away exotic places, and an attractive and endearing couple involved in a tragic tale of love. I was very impressed by the performances of both Ewan McGreggor and Nicole Kiddman, as they sang the songs themselves in the film. Dubbing the voices would have left us feeling detached from our "heros." So Bravo Mr. Luhrmann, for doing it right! The music, a strange mix akin to "Broadway meets Nirvana at the Metropolitan Opera," was brilliant. Everything from Madonna (luv herrrr!), Phil Collins, The Beatles, and Fat Boy Slim to name but a few, have been fused into a music smorgasboard the likes of which have never been seen before. McGreggor who plays Christian, a Bohemian writer, who adheres to the values of truth, freedom, beauty, and above all else LOVE, falls in love with Satine, played by Kiddman, a courtesan in the Moulin Rouge club of old Paris. She is forced between staying with Christian (for love), or going with the evil Duke, who is financing her show "Spectacular, Spectacular!" A classic story that everybody can enjoy, Moulin is by far the most beautiful and original movie I've seen in years. The strange, fast-pace of the film early on was difficult to focus on, but it soon subsided to a more pleasing pace. That same rapid editing also robbed the audience of the chance to really see and enjoy the Moulin "Can Can" scene. This was however, the only flaw I could find in an otherwise perfect modern musical.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: The critics are mixed on the movie, but I loved it- It is funny, sad, its happy, its cute its just an enjoyable movie, with great music.
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Summary: BEYOND BRILLIANT-A MUST SEE
Review: This was my most anticipated movie that I've ever, uh...anticipated this much! I first saw the article in Vogue in December and since then had downloaded the trailer online dozens of times, read every possible article, got many pictures, bought the soundtrack...and on June 1st my waiting was rewarded! It was well worth all my time anxiously counting the days until it came out!!! True, as the critics say, it IS a bit overdone in parts...but other than that, FABULOUS! Nicole was beautiful and stunning, and Ewan...well, he was beyond terrific! So, so, SO! handsome, and a great voice! Plus the chemistry they had, and the songs, and the great costumes, and the sets......a terrific movie. There were even very funny parts in it, which I wasn't expecting (but still, a plus!) See it! Again and again and again! You won't regret it. (Even if it's just to see Ewan.) :D
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Summary: Moulin Rouge 2001
Review: I absolutely loved Moulin Rouge, I went to see it because I heard the music was modern, but wow...I was so amazed. I am a music student, so I can appreciate the quality of the music and singing in the film. I do not get emotional about movies, but I was shaking when Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor sang together. I cannot wait to own the movie and I recommend the soundtrack.
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Summary: Bring Dramamine, But You'll Have Fun!
Review: This film is overwhelming, to say the least. Don't go looking for any type of deep story. He comes out and says it right at the beginning. This is a story about love. Plain and simple. And the story is simple. But how fun it is to watch it!The first half of the film is incredibly overwhelming, visually. And while you can appreciate Luhrman's success in conveying all the rich sensations found at the Moulin Rouge, I found myself getting literally dizzy trying to process it all. And I was quite pleased when the visual pace slowed down a bit at the half-way mark so that I could more fully enjoy the story. Yes, film fans, I'm sure this is supposed to be part of the experience, but it was still a welcome arrival to slow things down. The music is a blast. Go ahead and giggle with everyone else when you suddenly recognize a song being used in a new way. It's magical. I can't wait for Ewan McGregor to release an album. He's great in this! And Nicole Kidman gives a solid, if not spectacular performance. Overall, a fun ride that leaves you more than a little startled and wrung-out at the end. But I'm still thinking about it several days later.
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Summary: Walk out of this movie, it'n not worth anyone's time
Review: This movie fails to describe the main Argument and doesn't follow any stroy. It is filled with modern music and fast camera movements whcih distracts viewers from concentarting on the subject. This movie is not worth the 1 hr and 30 minutes that it demands from the audience. It is one of the WORST movies I've ever seen!
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Summary: Words don't describe it!
Review: I went into the cinema expecting to be amazed with the costumes and scenery, in awe of the singing, and enthralled in the story. Basically I went into Moulin Rouge with unreachable expectations. I wasn't disappointed! The movie was unlike anything I've ever seen. The camera angles, and difficult shots are at times dizzying and overwhelming, but in the fantasy world that Baz Lurhmann has created it all works. The music is beautiful and inspiring and funny all at the same time. Nicole doesn't have the most powerful or experienced voice, but it only adds to the poignancy of her character. I found that she fit the part far better than I expected. Her rendition of "One Day I'll Fly Away" was especially nice. As for Ewan, he can *really* sing! His voice was clear and powerful, and the Elephant love melody duet was probably one of my favourite sequences. That last scene (*sniffs)...Wow. I laughed (never I thought I'd enjoy Madonna's "Like a Virgin" quite so much!) and I cried, and I left the theatre shaking. I haven't felt that way since...I've never felt that way. I sincerly hope this film does well, because it is so unique and beautiful and touching. I heartily recommend Moulin Rouge to everyone. It's truly a movie lover's movie. It's a movie, and you never once forget it. It's flashy and loud and fake. But the fact that it just doesn't make sense is what makes it make sense. It's a movie and it's art at the same time. Stop reading already, and go see Moulin Rouge! "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return."
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