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Summary: A breathtakingly beautiful and unique love story
Review: I absolutely love Moulin Rouge. I have never seen anything at all like this movie; it is nothing short of indescribable. Previews and descriptions offer only the smallest glimpse into the epic world of intense human emotion, amazing sets, and incredible music that is Moulin Rouge. The setting is Paris in 1900, where the Moulin Rouge is the place to be, a spectacularly unreal world wherein inhibitions are left at the door and beauty, truth, freedom, and love are pursued on an epic scale. Ewan McGregor plays Christian, a young, idealistic, penniless poet who has come to Paris to embrace the bohemian spirit flourishing there. He soon finds himself writing songs for a lavish production alongside a truly unforgettable cast of characters led by Toulouse Lautrec (John Leguizamo). His new friends are awestruck by the lines and lyrics he comes up with, all of which are drawn from the pop culture of our own modern day. A shot of absinthe and a vision of the Green Fairy (played by the lovely Kylie Minogue) later, he finds himself inside Moulin Rouge. Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent) leads the way for one of the most lavish musical production numbers ever created on film, topped off by the appearance of Satine (Nicole Kidman) on a huge swing above the amazingly enthusiastic audience. Despite the odds, Christian and Satine fall in love, but they must keep their love hidden because the club's wealthy patron, The Duke (Richard Roxburgh), wants Satine for himself and is willing to make her the real actress she longs to be in return for her affections. I was rather surprised to discover such a deeply emotional tale at the heart of this movie; it is a beautiful but tragic love story that outshines even the incredibly lavish production numbers for which this film is most famous. I love musicals, but I had come to doubt the ability of modern moviemakers to make one worth seeing. What director Baz Luhrmann has done is to actually reinvent the musical as audiences know it. It sounds strange to say that the music for a movie set in 1900 consists of modern pop, opera, hip-hop, and other songs of the late twentieth century, but it really works beautifully and draws the modern viewer more deeply into the world of "real artificiality" Luhrmann succeeded in creating. If you had asked my thoughts on having two guys who look like David Spade and Rip Taylor singing Madonna's Like a Virgin in a movie, I would have laughed you out the door, yet it actually works in Moulin Rouge. Each of the terrific songs included here does serve rather than detract from the story itself. Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman do actually sing their own songs, it is important to note, and I was amazed to discover that Kidman's singing voice is as beautiful as she is herself. Dialogue alone could never manufacture the power unleashed by the music of Moulin Rouge, and the great tragedy of the story is made even more poignant by songs such as the haunting Come What May. Don't think this movie uses its garish production numbers as a means of hiding a weak story because the love story of Christian and Satine is nothing short of breathtaking, heartbreaking, and somehow wondrously beautiful all at the same time. A terrific movie deserves a terrific DVD release, and Moulin Rouge features more extras than I could even watch all at once. When you watch the movie, you will marvel at the sets and costumes and wonder how on earth this movie was made. There are features on just about every aspect of the making of Moulin Rouge included on Disc Two. I love the commentaries and interviews, but what I really love are the uncut dance sequences. The dance numbers in this movie are just beautiful and beyond amazing, but they cannot be shown uncut in the film itself because things are happening story-wise at the same time and those scenes take precedence over the dances. Here, not only can you watch each of these musical production numbers in its completeness, you can even watch each one from multiple camera angles. I know there are some people who dismiss this movie out of hand because it is a musical or because the hedonistic themes revealed in the movie previews give the impression of gaudiness over substance. This is not a musical in the traditional sense of the word, and the sets, while opulently lavish, are actually less stunning than the plot itself. This is a love story for the ages, sprinkled with comedy but dominated by the deepest of human emotions. Even though I was interested in this movie from the time it was released, I myself did not expect story itself to be as powerful and moving as it is. Moulin Rouge is, in almost every conceivable way, one of the best motion pictures I have ever seen.
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Summary: just amazing
Review: of course the movie is amazing. if you're shopping for the dvd you probably know that. in fact, chances are you are going to buy it regardless because if you've seen it you love it. but... this dvd is so jam packed with fun stuff besdies the actual movie that its well worth the price tag, which may seem a bit steep. original choreographers practice dance footage, the ability to view scenes from 4 cameras at once, info on the actors/music/crew, special effects demos... its great. my only complaint: not enough outtakes. there are a couple and most are hidden as easter eggs. you know with that goofy crowd there were plenty and i wish they had included more of them.
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Summary: SUPER EPIC ... A Story about Love
Review: Fantastic story ... Just watch it ... I watch it like 7 or 8 times/month
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Summary: THE WORST MUSICAL -- NO, THE WORST MOVIE -- EVER!
Review: If you haven't seen this movie before, save yourself the effort (and the money). Just don't see it. To give you an example of how just plain STUPID this movie is, I'll tell you how the beginning goes.
A writer (Ewan Mc Gregor) sits at his typewriter in Paris (the year is 1899) writing a book. Suddenly A man wearing a ridiculous yellow costume falls through the ceiling. More people, wearing even weirder costumes, run through the door. They say they are a group of performers, and need someone to read lines for a part in a play. They take the writer upstairs to their room, where the actors quarrel over the lines for a song in their musical (which is actually the Sound of Music). Suddenly, the writer sings over the crowd, "THE HILLS ARE ALIVE, WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC!".
Okay! That's the beginning. I'm not exaggerating. In fact, the beginning is actually 100 times dumber (is that a word)! Along with this, some of the scenes will actually make you dizzy, because I think this movie was co-directed by a three-year-old. The camera goes beserk in the dancing scenes.
Sorry for my rather lengthy report, but I need to tell you! I cannot see how anybody could like this movie! I could only watch it for thirty minutes without shutting it off. This is your last warning. Hit the back button on your browser now before it is too late!
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Summary: Worst movie ever made
Review: with awful singing and dancing and awful performances this is the worst movie ever made , Chicago is alot better , Forget this try hard musical.
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Summary: Moulin Crud
Review: I am sure I am one of very few who disliked this movie. The singing was barely passable, the acting mediocre, and the plot one of the corniest of our time. What did Moulin Rouge have going for it? A killer soundtrack and great use of colour. So, allow me to elaborate.
The singing was all wrong. Ewan McGregor hasn't any talent at all, forcing his falsetto to the max and making it dreadful. Nicole Kidman has about as much ability in phrasing as I do in my pinkie finger.
Kidman can act, as can McGregor, so where was there talent through Moulin Rouge. I think they were so concerned about masking their poor singing they downplayed their acting talent. A shame really, as this is what these two persons are first and foremost.
The plot was so incredibly hokey. Boy loves girl; girl loves boy; fakes it. Does anybody else see Aida revamped into a big-screen colourful display of trashy outfits with contemporary songs? I would say that the plot became too ornate and took away from the movie. So much of it was not needed. Why Nicole Kidman's character sickness? Like in Aida it is presented to prove true love . . . that should have been forced infront of much of the other plot as it is an intrical part.
I enjoyed the colour used, it definetly stated what the Moulin Rouge was all about. The extreme close-up shots were annoying and far too frequent. The use of contemporary music was intriguing . . . it actually helped the plot come along. I made a game of it to see how many I could named. The use of music in a movie can really express a character in a way he or she cannot express verbally or physically . . . the music chosen somewhat accomplished this.
As stated before, I know I am in the minority but, this is my opinion. This movie had a lot of potential, and it failed.
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Summary: The Best Picture of 2001
Review: Moulin Rouge is such a good movie that I couldn't believe it when the much more conventional A Beautiful Mind won Best Picture at the Oscars for 2001. But that doesn't mean fans can't love it. My only regret is that if Moulin Rouge had won, it would have gained even more respect from people everywhere. It's such a great film; dazzling, powerful, fun, and energetic. The acting is superb. I can't think of a better actor than Ewan McGregor to portray the struggling writer Christian. His performance is an excellent combination of depression, joy, regret, and ecstacy. In my mind, he should have been nominated for Best Actor. Nicole Kidman is just as amazing. She's confident in her role of Satine, and is very beautiful and very desirable. She's also great at playing characters who are not completely happy with their lives (The Hours, etc.). In Moulin Rouge she is awesome. Of course, Baz Luhrmann had all the stars sing by themselves (no dubbing, no computer enhancement) and the result is fantastic. The pop songs that Luhrmann chose for Moulin Rouge are excellent choices. I even forgot that many of them were previously popular songs; they worked so well in the movie I thought that maybe they had been written for it.
I don't like musicals except for The Sound of Music, so I can't really explain why I love Moulin Rouge like I do. I've seen it about 100 times, and each time it just gets better and better. I've unintentionally memorized the whole thing by heart, and it's one of my seven favorite films. The DVD is spectacular as well, and all you fans should go out and buy it right now if you haven't already. It's a great movie and I recommend it...
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Summary: Colorful, Creative, Cutting-Edge
Review: ...I watched. And I LOVED IT! By the end I was crying my eyes out. And NO, it's not a sex movie. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor both deliver raw, spectacular performances as two lovers caught in bohemian part of Paris in the turn of the century. It's your basic love triangle that's sort of like Romeo+Juliet-She's a courtesan who loves a poor poet, and she's been promised to a very jealous Duke. Come to think of it, it's exactly like Shakespeare In Love. But the writing is purely wild and imaginative. This film got 8 Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Nicole Kidman, being in Hollywood for almost a decade now, got her very first and well-recieved nomination for Best Actress. But what about Baz? No one else could have done this film better than him. And the spell-binding script? Okay, so maybe it borrowed from other movies, but still. And DON'T GET ME WRONG, A BEAUTIFUL MIND was a beautiful movie, especially Russel and Jennifer, but MOULIN ROUGE was so much more wild and imaginative. Plus, it kicked the door down for CHICAGO...And remember to take anybody's advise-just when you think that it's about to get boring, just wait! The second half gets better. Just sit down, pop this movie in your DVD player or VCR, and be prepared to be blown away with music, poetry and love.
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Summary: Oscar worthy
Review: I was apprehensive about watching this movie, but I was pleasantly surprised. The talent is impeccable, the music is exhilirating and sensual and the art direction and cinematography are breathtaking and revolutionary. Ewan McGregor has become one of my favorite actors after he showcased his talents in this star making role, a real breakout performance for him, in my eyes. His voice is sweet and gentle, very easy and pleasant to listen to.
Nicole Kidman is gorgeous. Her voice is angelic. Her costumes and make up showed off her gorgeous body and her real commanding presence on the screen.
Jim Broadbent is phenomenal in everything he does (Check out Topsy-Turvy). His vocal talents are wide, from singing to speaking in his over the top and sometimes goofy, if you will, night club owner/emcee character. He is the best talent in the film and was worthy of a Supporting Actor Oscar.
John Leguizamo is the unsung hero of the movie. He is excellent in almost everything of his I've seen (Check out Romeo + Juliet and To Wong Foo: Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar). The music selections, and the original music, as familiar as you may be with the borrowed song, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Roxanne and everything from Elephant Love Medley, though ridiculously out of time period, fit the situations and scenarios of the moviw beautifully. The frenzy of the opening number coupled with Smells Like Teen Spirit, the sensuality and mystery and tension of the Roxanne scene and dance and Ewan's desperation and tenacity during the Elephant Love Medley to get the girl. The music is full of great beats and unforgettable and tunes, stuff that will keep you humming all day long. I find myself singing some chorus here or there whenever I'm not thinking.
The stand out song is Come What May, one of the best original songs from the movie and undoubtedly the best. It is a beautiful love song and an infectious melody and chorus, both showcased by the surprising vocal talents of Ewan and Nicole. Baz Luhrmann is a genius. His movies, and now his stage production of La Boheme, are signature Baz. His use of colors, his ability to tell a good story and a good love story is flawless. His imagery is comparable to that of Sam Mendes (American Beauty and Road To Perdition). There is so much going on on the screen that the words don't need to be there. You can just watch it to get the idea and that is the sign of a great film maker. It's better than Chicago, but didn't get nearly the awards and recognition it deserved. It reintroduced the genre of the movie musical to the public and Chicago is, in a way, riding it's coat tails. Moulin Rouge deserves to be mentioned in every same breath as Best Picture Chicago, an excellent film in it's own right. But MOULIN ROUGE receives my highest recommendation possible!
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Summary: Spectacular, Spectacular....
Review: In my humble opinion, "Moulin Rouge" should have won an Oscar last year. It single-handedly revived musicals. It definitely opened the door for "Chicago" to win this year. I was a little skeptical about seeing this movie in the beginning. I'm not a huge Nicole Kidman fan, and all my customers and employees at the video store were all giving me very negative reviews. However, my aunt said she wanted to see it, so I rented it for us one weekend. It has fast become one of my top ten movies. For those of you that have seen "William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet," you're already aquainted with Baz Luhrmann's directing style. Flamboyant, no-hold's barred, breath-taking are only a couple of words I can use to describe it. I've always liked Ewan McGregor. The boy can sing, as he's shown in "Velvet Goldmine." This movie is Ewan at his best. Jim Broadbent definitely deserved the Oscar as Harold Ziedler. John Leguizamo steals the movie as the dwarf, Tuloose. Finally, Nicole Kidman gives the performance of a lifetime as Satine. This movie is not JUST a musical. It has comedy, drama, action/adventure, suspense, EVERYTHING! So, if you've been on the fence, go ahead and make the jump over to the "Moulin Rouge!"
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