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Summary: Modern musical set in the past
Review: If the title of this review sounds like an oxymoron, then you get some idea of the dichotomies in the film. This is a weirdly wonderful, artistic film which delights the eye and the ear, and plays on the viewer's emotions. The plot concerns a young writer (Ewan McGregor) who is mistaken for a duke by a beautiful courtesan (Nicole Kidman). She falls in love with the writer, while playing up to the duke so that he will bankroll the play which the young man is writing for her. The play parallels their real lives in this cat-and-mouse game where the young couple try to hide their affair from the duke. Finally the duke catches on and threatens to kill the writer if the courtesan doesn't leave him. McGregor and Kidman display great emotional intensity and beautiful singing voices in their starring roles, and the supporting parts are also well played. Throw away your old preconceptions of what a musical is like and enjoy the beauty and poetry of this film.
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Summary: Spectacular!!
Review: I missed Moulin Rouge when it was screening in the theatre. I first thought it was just another musical drama. Then, I got the movie on the 2-disc DVD release. After watching it, the movie, as well as the DVD, turn out to become one of my favorite titles for all time!The cinematography is spectacular. Colour is vivid. Scenes are stunning. And songs are wonderful too. I particularly like the part where Ewan McGregor is singing "Your Song" at Nicole Kidman's bedroom. It's simply awesome! Because of this song, I also bought its soundtrack (this song is located at Track 6), which is a must-have if you like the movie like me. :) This DVD title is feature-packed. I've spent over 2 hours and yet I still haven't finished watching all the bonus materials. It really worths a place in your DVD shelf.
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Summary: Why are there only four stars in the amazon rating?
Review: It is the best movie, truly. I have seen it five times and i am still kicking myself for not seeing it on the big screen. There is something for everyone, even my eight yr old brother liked it. Plus after you watch the DVD and become a fan there is really interesting background info. The only other thing i could have hoped for was more Ewan stuff. But you can't have EVERYTHING.
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Summary: Moulin Rouge
Review: This was a miserable excuse for a romance. Its surrealistic, naive character made it the embarassment it was. Had the plot been more consistant and possible, and the characters not so much the shallow characatures that they were, the movie may have found success with me. Nicole Kidman's singing was beautiful.... I am not the greatest of fans of romance films but this one was worse than any I have seen before and will most likely be quickly forgotten. Boo-hoooo. ...
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Summary: A musical rebirth......embrace it!
Review: The first time I saw this film it was in a theatre with only ten other people in it. I wasn't bothered, although now I wish more people had seen it. I was able to view it with minimal distractions and I was glad. It is one of the most remarkable movies I have ever seen.
I will admit that I wasn't a fan of Baz Luhrman's take on "Romeo and Juliet." Guess why? I thought it was too modern. I threw that criticism aside and saw what I could only describe as a modern take on a turn-of-the-century Paris romance. For some reason, I thought the remakes of many of today's best songs really fit the film. This is a pop-clad, trippy, fantastic trip to the past. Yet it holds on to something we can relate to.
Ewan McGregor, my knight in shining armor, is wonderful. He enveloped the character of Christian with the right amount of boyish charm and heartache (and sings quite well too!). Such a breakthrough for him. Needless to say, Nicole Kidman is gorgeous and perfect for the part of Satine. She most certainly deserved her Golden Globe and her Oscar nod. John Leguizamo said it best when he called her "a modern day Ann Margret."
An underrated spectacular performance came from Jim Broadbent as the flamboyant Harry Zidler. He demonstrates a lot of power in this role that often gets ignored because it's supporting.
Enjoy the lights, the costumes, the glamour, the music of this landmark cinematic achievement. Don't forget: always believe in truth, freedom, beauty, and above all things, love.
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Summary: Moulin Rouge...WOW!
Review: I loved this movie. I loved it mostly because I love musicals, but also the story was amazing. Moulin Rouge is about a romantic writer trying to find his big break and gets caught up in a whirl wind of events that bring him to the door step and heart of a woman who "works" for her money. The costumes are beautiful and the choreography is stunning. I found myself getting swept into the bohemian time period. I was wishing I could have been in "Spectacular, Spectacular" the play that they perform. This dvd is excellent! The special features are wonderful especially the Lady Marmalade video and performance. I high recommend this dvd because of the quality and the brilliance that is Moulin Rouge.
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Summary: Brought life back to the genre
Review: I seldom buy a DVD, as there aren't many movies I could sit down to watch more than once, but this movie is a buy. And this is from a guy who likes action movies. I have two critiques: one, the casting. Kidman doesn't have that face you can feel sympathy for. And Ewan? Well, they should've left him back in one of those Jedi movies. Second, the producer has to get over his Madonna fixation: there were too many Madonna songs, and some of them just didn't fit. Fortunately, the rest of the movie surpasses. Choreography was top notch; and if you ever wondered what Burl Ives would look like singing "Like a Virgin," then you've come to the right place. If you enjoyed the classic Jose Ferrer version, you'll enjoy this one too.
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Summary: Breathtaking Spectacular
Review: This is a heartbreaking, breathtaking, beautiful musical. Baz Luhrmann took an allegedly simple love story, added amazing and hilarious musical twist, spectacular technical and camera techniques, and of course an amazing cast, and created the best and most special movie I've seen. Nicole Kidman is stunning and graceful- this movie brings out talent I had no idea she has. Brilliant!
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Summary: Its Pretty, But...
Review: As I say, its a very pretty movie, but it would have been nice had there been more to it. first time I watched it, I loved it. Second time, not so much. Now, I refuse to watch it again for fear of going into shock. Worth a watch, but didnt hold up to repeated viewings. Proves once again that covering a bad film with glitter and dancing girls does not change the essential stupidity of a bad film. Plot as predictable as a rock, in that it goes nowhere.
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Summary: Breathe Taking Full Swing Of Emotions
Review: This movie is one of the most beautiful movies ever made. The arrangement in which it takes your mind from a quietly funny moment into a moment of tears is amazing. It captures the true feeling of what was happening in France at the time but gives it to the audience in a way that can be related to. The songs, costumes, corriography, acting, and unique filming is what makes this movie untouchable in its own way. Often never given the kind of commendation publicly, nor the attention due until further away from its opening. This movie is truly a feast for not only your eyes but for your senses. The acting and singing is taken to a level that can't be duplicated. The kind of inspired passion that is usually only seen from a play or live show. This is truly art.
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