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Summary: Worth having, worth watching. Bawdy, opulent fun.
Review: I consider this an exercise in "artiness" -- it's not really profound, the story is kind of weak, but man, oh man. Everything else is so ...gorgeous, it's worth a look.My first impression was that this is like Disneyland on uppers. I mean, *every* scene is gorgeous, twinkly, opulent. EVERY scene. You can freeze frame every few seconds and admire the artistry in every shot. It's that focused on the beauty of detail. It's also a bizarre blend of slapstick silliness and lush music (with ingenious blends of old and new song, brilliant arrangements and performances). There's fantastic dance and choreography -- and oh yeah -- there's a plot nestled in there somewhere too. I greatly admire the performances of Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman too. I thought they were fabulous. I thought their singing was fabulous. They were wonderful, as was the rest of the cast. I recommend this film highly. As long as it is understood that it probably won't deeply move your heart, but it'll impress you and you will admire what it attempts to do. It is an outstanding film. Just not an entirely deep or profound film.
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Summary: Speaks to the heart of any romantic.
Review: Musicals are back baby! Complete with catchy showtunes and choreography. Though the ending is revealed at the very beginning of the film the love story completey draws you in and makes you want to believe that love of that magnitude truly does exist.
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Summary: The Must See Movie of the Year
Review: When Moulin Rouge first came out, I took no interest in it. After seeing parts of it at a friends house however, I was immediately intriuged and bought it for myself. I LOVED it! Nicole Kidman was amazing and she and Mcgreggor were flawless together. I was shocked to find that every minute of this movie was Kidman and Mcgreggor's own voices. Be prepared to cry at the end but overall it was a fun, uplifting movie about a girl who couldn't fall in love and a young man who wanted to but didn't...until now. The extra money for the Dvd is definetly worth it, I loved the extras. If you haven't seen this movie, you are definetley missing out!
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Summary: Intoxicating.
Review: From the opening sequence to the falling of the curtain, a masterpiece. The music is intoxicating, drawing you into the heart of the Moulin Rouge. The images seduce you. Like the courtisans, Baz Luhrman makes you believe this is real. You will be entertained.
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Summary: Individual to the last
Review: I have to say that this movie is completely different from any modern movie made in the past several years. Before I get down to business I would like to state that saying this movie is a good movie and saying that it was great to watch are two different things. Don't get this movie expecting it to be good. Come on, it's a musical made in the year 2000 with actors from the year 2000. All the premedatated ideas and the stereotypical thinking you have of this movie is probably right. Some of the songs in this musical include "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Like A Virgin." Do you honestly think that is going to constitute a "good" movie? ... no!! As I sat and watched this thing and I thought to myself "Why am I enjoying this movie?" It occured to me that this was the rare case of a movie that kinda blows but is still excedingly entertaining. The drama was great, the comic relief was perfect and might I say a large dominating factor in the first part of the movie. The singing styles bit the dust because they were modern contemporary, but the dancing was suprisingly exceptional. I loved it! But it really wasn't a very good movie and in my opinion should not have been nominated for the oscar. Except the ending, the ending was the correct way to leave it. If your still reading then take my advice. Watch this movie not to be moved, but to have a good time.
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Summary: The Musical is BAAAAACK!
Review: I have always been a big fan of musicals, and I have to say that I was skeptical of a musical starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. After all--could they sing? Even though Nicole is no Patti Lupone, she does a delightful job in this Baz Luhrman masterpiece. True to Baz's style, Moulin Rouge is wild, fast-paced and incredibly dramatic. Ewan McGregor has a GREAT voice, much to my pleaseant surprise. The story is about Bohemian ideals and the search for love and truth. A poor Bohemian artist, along with his host of absinthe-addicted friends (including a hilariously stunted John Leguizamo as Toulouse Letrec) sees the beautiful Satine as the epitomy of love. They pitch their hastily compiled idea of a musical to the sleazy duke in "Spectacular Spectacular." All the duke really wants is Satine. All the rest of them want is to save the Moulin Rouge and reach some Bohemian nirvana. Much to the Duke's chagrin (you love to hate him) Satine has been taken with the Bohemian artist (McGregor). Much to the artist's devastation, Satine is afflicted with tuberculosis. The themes of love, passion, and social classism resound throughout this brilliantly made film. If you are a fan of Baz Luhrman, you will love this movie. The music and acting are fantastic. The story is beautiful. Watch it with an open mind!
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Summary: The absolute best movie ever seen in my life
Review: I don't own the DVD, but I can only begin to imagine what joy it would bring if I did! I own the movie, but it's starting to get worn from me watching it so much. This movie contains the classic 'formula' that every good movie EVER has had. The story, so simple at it's heart, is so heart wrenchingly beautiful because of it's simplicity. however, I've found that this movie is a hit or miss: You loathe it or you love it uncondionally. However, studies have shown that opened minded and creative people liked Moulin Rouge! better than the close minded and practical people! lol, so do yourself a favor and see this movie. You will laugh. You will cry. You will love it.
"the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"
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Summary: best film ever![.] give it another chance
Review: this is such a great film! i rented it and i slept thru more than half of it. thats because its not what you expect. i thought it would be a love story/factual and informative. no way! well, i watched it again 2 monthes later and i was blown away! this is one of the movies where you have to let reality go and completely submerge yourself in the plot. let the music tell the story. it is truely a masterpiece with a great soundtrack and wonderful special effects. the plot is excellent too. it is an amazing movie because one second you are laughing and the next you are crying. the dvd is beautifully put together with tons of special features. this whole movie is great, JUST GIVE IT A SECOND CHANCE. excellent, worth more than 5 stars!!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I fell in love with this movie the first time I saw it... It should have won more awards... it should have made more money... well that's what home video was made for... for rescuing those treasures that people overlook at first...
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Summary: Good movie , not for cold people ...
Review: I cut my review down shorter . In short , the movie takes music and turns them fun . You do not have to be sensitive to watch this movie . The movie was lots of fun and has angles that keeps the movie very intense . If you think you have to be sensitive , you prolly are one of those cliche analytical people who have to put a label on everything . Lighten up and give the movie a chance .
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