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Summary: Don't be sucked in by the high rating
Review: I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the high ratings this movie got here and at IMDb! Don't be sucked in by this. I believe that all the people who loved this movie wrote a review, and most of those who disliked it didn't bother.The hysterical hype surrounding this movie would have it that people laughed, cried, clapped and generally had epiphanies when they saw the movie. All I can say is, the packed audience that I say it with was as underwhelmed as I was! Down to the nitty gritty: Plot: young poet (McGregor) goes to Paris and falls in love with performer (Kidman) at the Moulin Rouge, much to the displeasure of the influential Duke who's fixated with her. There's not much else to the plot! Acting: Ewan McGregor's character is one dimensional, but he is very endearing and earnest in his performance. The loving way he looks at Satine is very moving. Kidman fares less well. She makes a stunning entry, but her annoyingly twitchly performance has surprising litlle impact for all that she tries too hard. She's easily the most forgettable thing in the film, and it's hard to feel anything for her character, such as it is. Singing & Dancing: Ewan's voice is quite attractive for the most part, although it's deficiencies sometimes shows. Kidman's weak voice is painfully obvious when she has to cope with more demanding songs than "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend". There is hardly any real dancing in the movie apart from some bumping and grinding. Production Values: very good. Sets and costumes are sumptuous, as expected. Visual Style: MTV watch out! The director likes to move the camera... a lot! Music: There's been a lot of talk about how innovative the music is. It isn't. Basically, old hits are recycled in new ways, which makes the film less orignal that the Astaire/Rogers movies Overall, this was a moderately entertaining movie that doesn't deserve the praise or condemnation that is has received. It can drag in some places, and isn't original, innovative or
controversial in any way. Take the gushing reviews you read here with a large pinch of salt, and you might enjoy Moulin Rouge.
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Summary: Moulin Rouge: Best of 2001
Review: How often do you go to see a movie and come out feeling your expectations have been exceeded? It probably only happens to me once or twice a year and I love seeing and watching movies. I have seen no other movie that comes close to this Baz Luhrmann film. "Moulin Rouge" is a new spin on old idea - the movie musical. From the opening set-piece at the Moulin Rouge, an amazing set-piece of complex choreography, involving a cast of hundreds singing and dancing to a sequence of pop/rock "classics", including such diverse songs as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Madonna's "Material Girl" seamlessly segued together, Moulin Rouge is nothing short of wonderful. Ewan McGregor (Christian) excels in this unlikely role- considering the roles that made him a big name- but it's Nicole Kidman (Satine) who adds the searing heat that makes this a love story more than a splashy period musical original from the opening credits to the closing credits. Moulin Rouge is a rarity in Hollywood movies, a daring original. To have avoided this being a disaster, the filmmakers had to align performance, music, and cinematography perfectly. And they did Basic Plot: A young writer by the name of Christian (Ewan Mc.Gregor) arrives in Paris in search of inspiration which inevitably leads him to the Moulin Rouge. There he meets Satine (Nicole Kidman), an elegant courtesan and the star of attraction of the Moulin Rouge, who mistakes the young writer for the very rich Duke of Worcester and Christian and Satine fall in love. But of course their love is not without complication, as Satine's affections have already been promised to the Duke and the lovers have to embark on a secret love affair... Also, the soundtrack is incredible. It's one of the only ones besides the "O Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack to go platinum. Give it a try, and of course, see this wonderful movie.
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Summary: Great Flick!!!!!
Review: Moulin Rouge is my new favorite film. It's filled with dancing, music, and color. The actors did an awesome job aswell. It was a great suprise to find that Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman could sing. I was very impressed. I would recommend this movie to anyone, especially those involved in music, theatre, and drama. I also recommend the soundtrack.
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Summary: Strangely wonderful
Review: I was looking forward to this movie long before it came into theaters because of the previews. Then, I went to see it. I hated it, from start to finish. There was not one thing I liked about it other than the songs done by Ewan Mcgregor. Who knew that he had a great voice!?! Everything was too loud and flashy. All the songs had been done before; none were original, that I could tell of anyway. It seemed extremely cheesy and overdone and stupid. I was very upset, because I had bought the sound-track right before I went to the movie. I started listening to it, and the more I listened, the more I wanted to see it again. So, I went back. From the beginning, I began to notice things I had not before. It was amazing. I became one of the best movies I have ever seen. Everything that I hated the first time, I loved. The overdone songs were pieced together brilliantly; the loudness, brightness, and over dramaticness fit together perfectly into a beautiful array of art and passion. Without a doubt, it is the most uncomon movie I have ever seen. Not everyone will like it, but give it a chance. Probably a couple chances before you judge it or cross it off. It is truly beautiful. Probably the most gorgeous (as far as props and setting, not nature, etc.) movie I have ever seen. I can not wait to own it on DVD!!!
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Summary: the Moulin at its best....the rouge at its greatness
Review: I don\t know if I could WRITE the right review for this movie, becasue I a huge fan, an eternal lover of this film, a proud follower of BAZ LHURMANN. I already have seen the film seven times at theaters so you can have an idea of what I fell for this movie. SO, I NOT GONNA DO IT, BECAUSE FOR ME MOULIN ROUGE WAS/IS, AND WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPEIRENCES OF MY LIFE. The DVD edition seems great, with a lot of bonus stuff and even a an extra DISC which is something outstanding. You can be sure, I,m gonna be one of the first buyers of this piece of art. Just one last though HOW WONDERFUL LIFE IS NOW THAT THIS DVD IS IN THE WORLD! Ans one more time.....BAZ LHRUMANN RULES!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Moulin Rouge Rules
Review: I'm a huge fan of musicals, so I was very anxious to se M.R. And
I was not disappointed, eventhough it's very different from the
"traditional" musicals. Set in Paris in 1899 with music from today, this could easily backfire. But it really works. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor are the main reason this works, I think.
Who knew they could sing so well?
The filming and use of color is also spectacular. And John Leguizamo does a great Toulouse Latrec. The only thing I didn't like was the use of Whitney Houston's "I will always love you" and Madonna's "Like a virgin". Other than that, a great movie that I will definitely see again...
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Summary: Movie of the Year
Review: If you have not seen Moulin Rouge, you are missing out on the movie of the year! I must admit, when my husband suggested we see Moulin Rouge, I adamantly protested. I normally like suspense, thriller or horror movies. I did not want to see a musical/romance! Well, I went, dragging my feet, and it was one of the best choices I've ever made! The movie was/is fantastic! It is not your average musical. It is fast-paced, stunning, beautiful and sad, all at once. There is so much for the eye to take in. I have seen it 4 times, and I'm sure there are still things that I missed. You may call me obsessed, but it is truly the best movie I have ever seen. Baz Luhrmann is a genius! He could not have chosen better actors for his masterpiece. Do not see the movie with any expectations, except to be awestruck, because it will not be what you expected! As I said, I've seen it 4 times, and at the end of each time I sat stunned, unable to move, filled with joy, sadness, awe and admiration, all at once. I definitely give it 5+ stars!
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Summary: Spectacular Experience
Review: I didn't know what to expect when I went to see this movie. Afterwards a friend of mine called me and asked how it was. I replied: "Well, it was great, awesome, spectacular", "that good ?" he replied. "No" I answered, "it was better, it's a masterpiece."
Yes, I didn't know anything about the film and was a little bit confused in the beginning by the cutting, zooming and movements that made me a bit dizzy. Not a very good start I thought, but then it really started.
This simple story about the poor man, rich man and the beautiful girl, turned into a visual feast for eye and ear.
I am a middle age man and tough as I am, then I could not stop tears running on several occations during the film while enjoying the music and the performance of Ewan and Nicole. Their duet made of 1-2 lines from popular lovesongs was great, but the Roxanne scene blew my mind. One of the best I've ever seen.
There are weak points in this movie, but the overall effect is so overwhelming that it left me and others sitting awhile after the film ended to savour the feeling we got during the film. There are many years since I have got this great feeling while watching a movie. The goosebumps the amazement and the whole emotion was just terrific.
This movie is now on my top 10 and will most likely be there for a very long time.
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Summary: Baz Luhrmann's Traviata
Review: Baz Luhrmann has taken on Hugo's La Dame Aux Camelias and managed to transform it into a fin de siecle Traviata substituting Verdi's score with a collage of sweet and romantic late 20th century songs. The whole movie has been one of the most OTT camp and indeed operatic overall treatments that has ever been seen on film. Certainly this movie is more visually stunning than anything I have ever seen before. The sheer lyrical beauty of the sets, costumes, coreography and especially of Nicole Kidman who is dazzling as Satine are breathtaking. I have seen this movie three times already and it seems to get better each time you see it. It has been a long time that any movie so makes you walk out of the theatre wishing you were young and in love. This is a film that is perfect for those moments when you are feeling a bit blue and sorry for yourself. I can imagine that there are those who found this film difficult, however I can also imagine that they are those who have never know what it feels like to be in love. This is not a film that one should review in a cerebral and objective way but one which to enjoy as a feast to the senses. Beauty truth freedom and love ..... its is all of those things and more
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Summary: Easter Eggs
Review: I love this film and I can't wait to see the surprises in store on the DVD set. I don't know where they are but the Green Fairie told me there are 15 treasures hidden. It will drive me crazy util I find every one. Happy hunting.
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