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Summary: Sickening Cinema
Review: The people that praise this film are kidding, right? Either that or I want what they are on to see how great this movie is to them. I mean, what's the deal here? 2 hours of not only predictable but MTV video like, jumbled up sequences. Not one song original! Okay, okay, maybe one or two, but is THAT what a true musical is suppose to be? Ewan and Nicole's talent it wasted. Not one scene is not surreal. That may be good sometimes but althroughout the movie it makes you sick! I cannot stress how much I hated this. And that Ziddler was also making my friend sick--his face was too creepy, never gets out of your mind. Go see a musical worthwhile, like Cabaret or The Sound of Music. Hell, even Mary Poppins is better.
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Summary: SCC
Review: This film appears to have attracted extreme reactions, with each end of the scale oblivious to the pleasure/pain experienced by the other. I know people love it but, and here I have to justify my rating, this is one of the most pretentious, half-baked, ill conceived and grating pieces of cinema I have ever seen. It is shot in permanent half dark, gives little or no insight into Paris of the period and is more amused with itself than its audience ever will be. Reviewers often stress their annoyance at having no "no star" option. No stars does not go far enough for this disaster.
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Summary: If you're skeptical, give it a chance, I did and I loved it!
Review: Originally, when this movie first came out, I had no interest whatsoever in seeing it. But one day at the video store there was NOTHING to rent, so I gave it a try, and watched it on my iBook with my headphones, and OHMYGOD, it was fantastic! I was soooo wrong about my expectations of it. I'm usually not a big fan of covertunes either, but this production made me now have to own the DVD for myself. You're not overwhelmed by the fantasy of it all, it's actually very accessible to this world that we live in now. I'm not even a big fan of Ewan, but again, his innocence in romantic love made me love him in this role. What a beautiful voice he has also. I admit that when I received the CD for XMas, I took it back to the record store for something else, and now I'm so sorry I did because now I've got to go buy it back! Give it a chance if you're unsure about it, you may just be surprised at how much you LOVE it!
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Summary: Piece of [Garbage]
Review: An overrated piece of garbage! This movie is loud and obnoxious! It's all over the place and confusing. It reminds me of the Alice and Wonderland ride at Disneyland. The only differance is the ride is fun and the movie is boring and annoying. I can't belive this movie is nominated for best picture, how stupid.
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Summary: junk!
Review: I am surprised by how this mediocre "art" was able to deceive so many people. What a shame! It should be an example of bad taste for young filmmakers...
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Summary: Why those who don't get it should buy it
Review: Needless to say, from the first time I viewed the movie I loved it. The DVD reminds me why. Those who didn't like it much, who hated it, or were confused by it, will find the Commentary track especially illuminating. Luhrmann and Pearce are absolutely mad! And brilliant. Listening to the track made me realize just how good the movie is. The very intentions these two guys had for the many devices they used in the film were the very ones I responded to. Which tells us one important thing that the non-Moulin Rouge lovers don't get: They knew EXACTLY what they were doing.
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Summary: Whew.
Review: Wow. This is a physically exhausting movie. It spirals you along an incadescent, fast-cutting trail, whipping you through madcap comedy and infuriating tragedy and by the time you're finished, you feel the better for having watched it. I had no idea what this film was about when I went in, so you can imagine my surprise as Ewen MacGregor suddenly started belting out "The Sound of Music". By the time they started blaring "Lady Marmelade", I was hooked. This is crazy, wild, comic, tragic, and--of course--it's about love. Watch it just once to see what everyone is bad-mouthing or wildly praising.-SLiGH
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Summary: MOULIN ROUGE!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE was a beautiful film...it wasn't just another sappy love story. I rented the DVD and watched it with my family. They all thought it was great! Though at the end, my family didn't stay to watch all of the DVD special features...I watched them though so I could review this DVD. Now I know where all these good reviews are coming from. What I don't understand is where all these bad reviews are coming from. What's not to like about MOULIN ROUGE? It has it all: comedy, music, dance, romance, drama...I could go on. Plus, the sceneary is absolutely breathtaking, and the actors are a joy to watch. The film takes place in 1900 Paris, France. The Moulin Rouge is a theatre where a performer's dreams can come true. It's a theatre where the rich come to watch fantastic, thrilling shows and have a good time. There, Christian (Ewan McGregor) is a poor writer, who's never fallen in love before. Christian gets a private interview with the beautiful Satine (Nicole Kidman) who will do anything to become a star. Satine is supposed to marry the Duke (who owns the Moulin Rouge), because he is the one who can make her a star. But when Satine meets Christian, she falls in love with him...and he falls in love with her. Now, they must hide their forbidden love from the Duke, who would become incredibly jealous if he found out about their affair. Never had I imagined that Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman could sing! Ewan McGregor's vocals are especially strong and powerful, and he pulls off all his songs very well. Nicole Kidman is also just as flawless as a singer. She definitely can carry a tune--her vocals fit perfectly with Ewan McGregor's. The music is enchanting, and the best song is probably "Come What May". The costumes and sceneary are also incredible pieces of art. The DVD is just as amazing. There are 2 discs, and they come together in a beautiful box. The special features include the music videos of "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Pink, Mya, and Lil' Kim, "Come What May" by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, and the full MTV Movie Awards performance of "Lady Marmalade". Other special features are the making of MOULIN ROUGE, interviews with director Baz Luhrmann, stars Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, and other members of the cast. Also gives an insight on the dance numbers, the cast of MOULIN ROUGE, and more. The picture and sound quality are excellent, too. I highly recommend this film to everyone...not just musical lovers. It's a must-own DVD!
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Summary: Beautiful Love Story
Review: When this movie first came out I did not see it, I bought it on Pay Per View and realized just how beautiful this movie is and that it deserved all the awards it got at the last awards show. If you like musical films, you will either like it or love it. I look forward to seeing this movie again! The music works well in this movie as well! BEAUTIFUL LOVE MOVIE!!!
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Summary: Best Film of the Year !!!
Review: I think that the marketing done to this film was wrong. It did not convey what the film actually is. At first I was not interested in seeing the film, but somehow, one day I went to see it because some people had told me they had liked it. I fell in love with the film. I believe that it is an extraordinary piece of film making in every regard: music; actors; director; editing; photography; make-up; dresses ... I could not make my wife see it in theaters as she did not like the idea of seeing such a movie. I, of course, bought the DVD and showed it to her. She did not like it !!! I could not believ it because I thought that she would actually like it. In her opinion, the music is good but the imaginery, the takes, the photography is too harsh, quick, overwhelming. Actually that is true, but that was one of the things I liked about it. It is certainly not a Marylin Monroe style of musical. It actually has a beatifull love story in it. The acting is superb. Just to think that these actors are actually singing by themselves such beatiful potpourry fo music is amazing, but at the same time they act incredibly well and they are able to convey their caracters and emotions wonderfully. I use to think that Musicals were done for people that had no idea about acting. Well, this one is not like that. And would give the Oscar to Nicole Kidman; to Baz Luhrmann; and the film itself. I highly recomend this film. I have still to see Brilliant Minds, but up to now this is the film of 2001.
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