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Summary: A musical of a different color
Review: It was one of those movies that at first I was unsure about. I rented it, watched it, and was amazed. The movie itself is beautiful... the acadamy awards that it won for costume design was worth it. The art of the movie is also interesting... the sets of the nightclub and surrounding area is eyecatching. Plus, Satine's room is inside an elephant!!!The music for this particular musical is something completely different from other musicals. Instead of original songs (although, I guess you could call the way they use each and every song original), they use a myriad of other songs. THe soundtrack includes "Your Song" by Elton John, "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles, "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, "Like a Virgin" by Madonna, the theme from "The Sound of Music," the French can-can, and, to my amusement, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and countless others. Each of these songs is used in a way completely different than what is expected... and even though this movie is set in 1899-1900, the music works. It goes from strange to reassuring to hear songs that you are already familiar with being sung by all the characters. Finally, the actors are wonderful. I never knew that Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor could sing! If you haven't seen this movie, definately check it out, and try to stay with the movie until the tragic end. I've known a few people turned off by the strangeness of it, but I've known more to enjoy it.
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Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: This is definitely a love or hate movie. After renting the movie, I was sure I would never watch it again, but I was drawn back to it by the soundtrack, which is hands down the best part of the movie. I ended up first buying the soundtrack and then the movie, which I watched over and over and over again. Moulin Rouge is the third in Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain trilogy, where he has told stories through three mediums: through dance in Strictly Ballroom, through Shakespearean poetry in Romeo and Juliet, and through music in Moulin Rouge. And this story is definitely told through the music. The most important moments in the movie occur during musical numbers. And at first I was turned off by the fact that there is only one original song in the soundtrack, "Come What May," I finally realized that they were trying to show the genius of Ewan MacGregor's character, the young writer, by having him pen some of the greatest songs of the 20th century. Everything else about this movie is fantastic as well. The story takes place in late 19th century Paris, where a young Engish writer (MacGregor) just moved to "live a penniless existence" and write about freedom, beauty, truth and love. He is discovered by a group of Bohemian actors and asked to write a play for the Moulin Rouge. He falls in love with the star of his play (Nicole Kidman), but they are forced to have a secret affair because she is the "property" of the play's investor. Kidman and MacGregor do an awesome job. I was especially impressed that they used their own vocals. If I had not known they were singing, I would have thought their voices had been dubbed. You should definitely rent this movie and give it a try. And try not to write it off after you see it once. I think this is the type of movie that enjoy more every time you watch it. And the DVD is packed with extras. Make sure you find all the hidden easter eggs, too.
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Summary: A true work of art!
Review: I would really have to question a person's artistic mind, that didn't at least love the music. How could someone watch the DVD and not at least be in awe of the amt. of work that went into the making of Moulin Rouge? The acting was incredible and the singing, spectacular!For the people who don't care for the movie, you only wish you could sing that well! Even if I don't care for a performer, ex, B.Spears, I at least appreciate her great talent, especially since I have none in that area.I think men who don't like Moulin Rouge must secretly be jealous of Ewan McGregor. Oh boy! he looks more handsome than ever and if only my husband(who did love the movie and N. Kidman)could sing to me like Ewan"s Christian sings to Nicole's Satine. The movie offers so much, comedy, beautiful costumes, fast-paced, great singing and dancing, and above all a tragic love story. Although advertised as a comedy, this movie is a tragic drama. I cry every time I see this movie. The songs were picked as a tribute and their words, no matter when written, tell the story. If you didn't like the movie the first time, grab some pop-corn and coke and watch the entire DVD starting with tape 2, about how they made the movie, and if you still don't like it, maybe you should stick to lighter fare, such as Feddie Got Fingered.
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Summary: I have it memorized by heart!
Review: I love this movie. Although it is frighteningly weird at first, by the end you'll be in tears. It's brilliant cast and wonderful music make this DVD a gem. With 6 hours of extras, there is always tons to enjoy. I have watched this over a dozen times and now can sing any song, tell you what any character is wearing at any time, anything. Call me obsessed, but it truly is one of the best movies of all time.
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Summary: Totally was not what I expected
Review: I am so happy that I watched this movie, when it first came out I never wanted to go see it because it just looked boring. But recently I went to rent the video and found out that that was the biggest mistake I had made. It's fantastic! I had never really been a fan of Nicole Kidman and Ewan Mcgregor, but this movie totally just changed my view towards them both.Now I am a total Ewan fan and am really happy to discover this. I find him totally suitable for his character, very charming in doing his part and I love his voice, there are not many actors out there that can act well, AND sing well, but there's Ewan. The story although is not original and the songs also but It blended together perfectly, Your Song, Come What May are my personal favorites, I'm always rewinding back just to listen to the songs and now I got them both on computer! I would totally recommand this film to those who have not seen it.
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Summary: Another vote for crap
Review: It looks great, it sounds great, it does nothing for me at all. It goes nowhere, and it couldn't interest me in the characters at all. Cardboard cutouts have more personality. The storyline simply wasn't there. My ruler has more twists. Had I seen it in the theatre, I would have walked out and gone and seen whatever was playing in the next room. If you love musicals and are amused by rhe constant recyling of old pop music lyrics in a new context, by all means, you'll love this one, but before you buy it, rent it. It's very easy not to like. We hit stop with over an hour remaining, and I don't expect we'll put it back in the DVD player.
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Summary: Glitz and Glamour
Review: I think the main strength of this movie is definitely its scenery and costumes. Both were amazingly atmospheric and beautiful, and unashamedly echoed the emotions acted out around them. Kidman and McGregor were both really good as the two leads - I found them believable and they created strong chemistry between them. I also enjoyed the music although I wish 'Lady Marmalade' had been performed straight through, not just as backing for Zidler. Some of the love songs don't seem amazing at first but they grow on you, and the Hindi Sad Diamonds play, El Tango de Roxanne, and The Show Must Go On were three songs that sent shivers down my spine - the camera angles were excellent (although I agree that sometimes it all gets a bit carried away and I would have appreciated a little less madness from the filming.)
The weak point of the film is probably the characters, who are all pretty one-dimensional. Normally this would constitute a major flaw, but in this I don't think it matters so much because what's important is the music and the atmosphere. The actors are all doing their best with a rather weak script and that's good enough.
I think this film would not be good if you were in a very cynical mood, if you hate musicals and/or high-camp glamour, or if you hate Nicole Kidman. Otherwise, I strongly recommend it - even if you don't like it, it's different enough from most movies to make you think a little (even if it is only 'that's a perfect example of how not to make a movie'. ^_^) It's an original and exciting film and I don't regret seeing it for a moment!
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Summary: The Greatest movie ever made
Review: This film is genius! It's a spectacular story of love triumphing above all else. It was so touching and emotional, I just loved it! The music is wonderful and contributes so much to the overall story. I didn't really know what a great director Baz is or what great singers Ewan and Nicole are until I saw this movie. I can't say enough about this film. It's absolutely fantastic and if you only buy one film you'd better make it Moulin Rouge!
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Summary: what a piece of junk....
Review: So far this goes down as my worst DVD purchase of all time. It's a mishmash of bad 70's music performed terribly. The story line, if you can call it that, is terrible. Its got bad acting to boot. Blech! you'll find my copy for sale on Ebay.
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Summary: Great Music and Imagination
Review: This was such a wonderful movie. The type that gives you an unrelenting smile untill you cry. It was beautifuly done with great cinimatography, score, soundtrack, coreographing, directing and acting. One of Nichole's braver preformances and Ewan was very charming. It makes me want to go and learn to sing. Truely original and fasinating. Fun for the whole family
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