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Summary: Music for the senses
Review: I havent seen this movie since it was in theatres, and since, i have been waiting impatiently for the video. When i did see it, i found the photography to be excellent; there was so much vivid color and changes in the types of photgraphy used. The music (although not orginal) was used very well in the movie, and had been recreated to fit well with the story. What i liked best was the fact that the main characters actually sang in their own voices, instead of lip-syncing the entire thing. Nicole and Ewan have wonderful singing voices-they should use them more often. By the end of the movie, all my senses were in overload... it is an excellent movie, but it does make you a bit dizzy by the end!
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Summary: Future Cult Flick
Review: As it has been stated before, this movie is not for everyone. For example, how do you describe this great movie to a friend? "It's a musical about can-can dancing prostitutes!" One major problem that normal people have with this film is that the editing appears to incluce ten or twelve different camera angles for every spoken sylable. However, this must've appealed to my attention defficeit, because I wasn't able to tear myself away from the thing. Between the good voices in the singing scenes are several good acid trips of screaming emotion that counter act the over-the-top horror of emotions we're hit with in, for example, Requiem for a Dream. But that's another story. Not since Yellow Submarine have I ever wanted this much to take mind-altering chemicals for the purpose of a movie. And I'm a conservative Christian who would never actually do such a thing. It's just THAT GOOD. So if you or someone you know is really excited about being ADHD or you want to know what it's like, watch it.
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Summary: Eye Candy at the Moulin Rouge
Review: I must admit that when I first went to see Mouln Rouge in the theaters, I was most reluctant. It looked cheesy to me, but I kept hearing good things about it. So finally I went, and was blown away. This movie, from a writing aspect, breaks no new ground, but visually,it is astonishing. The beautiful thing about film is that the same story can be told over and over in different styles. And Baz Luhrman's style is most definitely unique. The movie pulls you in from it's opening moments, and rarely lets go. I did find the movie slightly over-indulgent at times, as though Baz was throwing certain visual effects in for the sake of throwing them in. But the acting all around is incredible, and the music is absolutely genius. Many may have a problem with what could be describe as a 2 hour music video, but I loved it. It is definitely geared towards the MTV generation, but I think it can be enjoyed by all. All in all, it is the best movie I have seen in a long time.
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Summary: Easily The Best Film Of 2001
Review: Moulin Rouge is easily the best film of 2001. It is one of the most breathtaking, heartwrenching, and exquisite pieces of film ever made. Filled with incredible music, mostly 70's and 80's pop songs, beautiful costumes, and perfect performances. Nicole Kidman is sensational and gives the performance of her career as the star of the Moulin Rouge. Ewan Mcregpr is so charismatic and likeable that you can't help but fall in love with his character.
The two have wonderful chemistry and though they may not have the best singing voices they are good enough. This film has everything you could want. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you might even sing along. Incredible!
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Summary: The best movie in years
Review: The minute I sat down, i was pulled in. Moulin Rouge has been on of the most magical, entertaining, and captivating movies I have ever seen. Ewan McGregor has an absolutely FANTASTIC voice... the voice than made up my descision to marry a guy with a good voice and have him sing to me all the time (and Ewan isn't exactly hard on the eyes either...)His performance is wonderful and earnest, emotions clearly showing on his face. Nicole Kidman is also wonderful, capturing the image of an icy/emotional seductress whose voice was surprisingly not bad. The imagery was amazing, keeping me on the edge of my seat, each place so distinct that it shall remain in my memory a long time. All the vivid places, colors and how the movie was layed out was absolutely brilliant. The songs were mixed perfectly, the soundtrack never comes out of my cd player (though i wish they had added more songs from the movie). Le Tango de Roxanne was GREAT...i tried not to blink but it didn't work. The ending left in tears and i couldn't even bring myself to get up until all the credits were over. An absolutely fantastic movie; this one will be in my dvd collection.
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Summary: Movie Of The Year
Review: This one already ranks as one of my favorite movies of all time, I went not really knowing what it was about, I fell in love with every single bit of the movie, buy it, see it, fall in love with it.
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Summary: One of the Best films of 2001.
Review: At the height of her sensual power, Satine (Nicole Kidman in a Oscar Nominated Role), the stunning courtesan, ignites the innermost desires of all the men who come into contact with her. She unwittingly draws Christian (Ewan McGregor), a struggling young writer into her seduction spell. His love for her is forbidden, obsessive and unstoppable and thier steamy affair sparks scndal and explosive consequences. DVD`s has an Strong anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and An excellent Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (DVD has also in DTS 5.1 Surround Sound). This film is a drama, fantasy, romance & a tongue in cheek humor works all into one film. Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Romeo & Juliet)-he has also co-written the film. Wondeful performances by Kidman, McGregor, John Leguizamo, Oscar-Winner:Jim Broadbent & Richard Roxburgh. Winner of Two Academy Awards-Including:Best Art Direction-Set Decoration and Best Costume Desgin. The film was also Nominated for:Best Cinematograhy, Best Editing, Best Make-Up, Best Sound and Best Picture. DVD is Packed with Extras:An running commentary track by the filmmakers, Deleted/Extended Scenes, 2 Music Videos, Hidden Feature and More. An Instend Cult Classic. Digitally Mastered for THX Picture Quality and Sound. Panavision. Grade:A.
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Summary: Superb
Review: To begin with, I would give the film 5 stars if the DVD only came with the film. The plethora of extra features adds huge value to this DVD allowing for an even greater sense of awe as we recognise the amount of work and shear genius that went into the production of this extraordinary piece of art.
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Summary: Breathtaking
Review: I'd heard the description "breathtaking" used countless times before but never actually experienced the sensation myself, until I saw this movie. My breath disappeared twice, so awe-inspiring is the sweep of "Moulin Rouge". I won't bother to try and explain (it's impossible), just buy this DVD or go see it at the cinema. Utterly, utterly perfect.
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Summary: The Reel/ Real Event of the Year
Review: "Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and above all, Love" The movie uses these four words as the slogan that is voiced throughout by its various characters, and to a certain extent, the film carries out a fulfillment of these principles. The spoofing of these principles come however with a constant repetition of them by the minor characters like John Legizamo's dwarf. Elements of self-reflexivity govern the film to make us aware of its very nature as kitsch, and the film is not even ashamed of its nature as kitsch (or should I say "Baz Luhrmann" instead of "the film"?). This is highlighted many times through the repetition of motifs and lyrics from songs already well-known in American popular culture, which would include Madonna's "Material Girl", "Like a Virgin", Gloria Estefan's "Rhythm of the Night", Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend", and Whitney Houston's "I will always love you". The self-conscious attempt to stage and produce a play(or drama) within the film itself, called "The Spectacular Spectacular", adds to the elements of interest for an audience. Originally intending it to be staged in the backdrop of Switzerland, the characters change their mind and take a ludicrous turn for the worst, when they decide to change the setting of "The Spectacular Spectacular" to exotic India. The story of an evil and jealous old maharajah wanting to possess a beautiful woman for himself, and the hatred he bears towards a zither player in love with the woman, mirrors the love between Ewan McGregor's Christian and Nicole Kidman's Satine, which is foiled by the jealous affections of the Duke. Not to mention the least, the sequences of Hindi song and dance are pivotal to illustrating the darker passions unfolding between these characters. Next to the adaptation of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings", this is undoubtedly the reel event event of the year. Soap melodrama lovers can look forward to bringing their tissues to the theater, while lovers of pop tunes and Broadway alike will find a reason to flock to it.
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