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Summary: The best movie since The Wizard of Oz!
Review: From "Strictly Ballroom" to "Romeo and Juliet", Lurhmann now brings you "Moulin Rouge" There are too many words to describe this movie. However, there is one that just about sums it up, and that is... magical! Kidman and McGregor are a great team that have brought Baz Luhrmann's dream to life. Sure it's a little over the top, but that's how it's supposed to be, larger than life! Baz Lurhmann is definitely onto something here!
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Summary: Surprising, delicious and daring comedy musical.
Review: The new diabolical movie is out! It's the movie everyone should rush to the cinema to see! Yes, Moulin Rouge! Wow, just see how enthusiastic a movie can make you? It'll make you tingle with excitement and flutter with joy? That is the kind of feeling you get when you're watching Moulin Rouge, a endlessly enjoyable piece of filmmaking from Baz Luhrmann, who bought us the similar Romeo + Juliet in 1996. Luhrmann has created with his script and his immaculate direction a near-perfect slice of grand cinema. Nicole Kidman's performance is stunning, its about time she got a role like this, the actress hasn't been so good or so daring since To Die For. Ewan McGregor is also his best in ages, lighting up off-screen with his narration and sparkling when he's acting on-screen. The costumes are delicious, the makeup is eye-catching, the editing is fabulous and the cinematography is just beautiful. What's wrong? Maybe they just used too many good songs at the start, the music started to sort of fade at the end. But that is not a problem you should worry too much about, because this isn't really a tale of music, it's a story of love above all things.
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Summary: ...mess
Review: Several adjectives come to mind when watching this movie; from brilliant and beautiful, to annoying and stupid. Baz Luhrman needs to... make up his mind. Does he want to make beautiful movies that unfold like a series of brilliant moving photographs, or does he want to make infantile drivel where he can use painful close-ups, pointless fast motion film, and tacked on sound effects that would make the producers of America's Funniest Home Videos blush? I just hate having to subject myself to the latter to get to the former. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor are both great. They somehow manage to maintain some dignity despite some the [junk] they are asked to do, say, and sing. If I were to rate it only on cinematography or art direction, I would give it an A+. This is a beautiful, train wreck of a movie. And though not everyone dies, the casualties are high.
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Summary: greatest movie
Review: this was one of the greatest movies ive ever seen. its smart funny and brilliantly made. its definitely one of the best movies ive ever seen
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Clockwork Orange meets ... every sappy love movie you've ever seen. Great sets, great music(I didn't know Ewan McGregor had such a good voice!), great costumes and cinemetography ... definitely on my top 5 movies of all time list.
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Summary: Spectacular surprise!
Review: I went not knowing what to expect and ended up leaving after a wild emotional rollercoaster ride. At first, it just seemed weird and I almost left but I soon got caught up in the story and fantastic imagery. True, the story is not original but the presentation is. It's like seeing a movie-length music video. The modern music fits surprisingly well with the setting.The casting is great and all the actors do a good job with their quirky characters. The singing is quite good considering none of the major actors have a musical background (at least that I'm aware of). It would be easy to dislike this movie if you don't accept the premise, but if you give it a chance I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Summary: A whirlwind of music and emotion
Review: There are no words to describe this film. Having just coming back from seeing it, I am still somewhat in shock. The entire first half of the film is literally zooms by in a blur of color and music. Once the story gets going, you're already dazed by the intensity of it all. My favorite part of the film was Ewan McGregor's voice. Seriously, he can sing! I never knew a guy could reach such high notes and still sound wonderful. Nicole Kidman was just as great, and I enjoyed every song they sang together. The mixture of music in the movie is so strange that it makes the film worthwhile. Personally I love out of the ordinary movies, so I really loved Moulin Rouge. Baz Luhrmann is a genius, and he really succeeded with this film. So many summer movies are full of fluff and of no real emotional value. If you're looking for a gem of a movie; if you're looking for a film that will make you laugh and cry at once, then go see Moulin Rouge right away.
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Summary: 3 time & it's still love. Look for 15 easter eggs
Review: There are some people out there that hated this movie, I'm not one of them. Above all things this story is about LOVE. "sigh" and it shows in every detail starting with the parting of the theatre curtains, following with the music, cinematography, cast and crew and Baz Luhrmann with a vision. Above all things this story is about LOVE. I've seen this movie for the third time and I love it more and more. I am beginning to really appreciate that Nicole Kidman did her own singing. Audrey Hepburn didn't do it in "My Fair Lady," Leslie Caron didn't do it in "Gigi" or Natalie Wood in "Westside Story." Ewan is infectious and can sell a song. Of course he could sell anything with that smile. I can't wait for the DVD to come out. I want to see if they show anything that was cut, there's a very small part of the story that seems unexplained and really doesn't effect the outcome but I have a feeling there might have been a scene that ties it together. This is destined to be a classic and I can't wait for the live version on stage.
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Summary: perfect
Review: This is the best movie I have seen in many, many years. The acting was great, the signing was simply beautiful (McGregor and Kidman can SING), and everything else was wonderful too. Moulin Rouge is not just a movie; it's a play, opera and musical all rolled into one. I have never seen a more emotional movie (probably due to the signing which really adds to it) or one filled with so many surprises. Don't waste your money on Pearl Harbor or A Knight's Tale (I did!) instead treat your heart and soul to Moulin Rouge.
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Summary: Spectacular! Spectacular!
Review: Just saw it and ready to see it again! From the opening kaleidoscopic visions to the heartfelt ending, this movie delivers it all. Nicole Kidman and Ewin McGregor are perfectly cast and surprised me with their singing abilities. The use of modern pop songs worked amazingly well in this period piece and the use of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" was truly inspired! A unique and special contribution to movie musicals. Go see the movie and get the soundtrack. This is definitely something to remember!
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