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Summary: Spectacular, Spectacular!
Review: Definetly the best movie of 2001. The film is extravgant and outrageous. It has a unique comic undertone and a brilliant plot. Great DVD with loads of features. Buy it and you will not regret it!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I loved this film, and I hate musicals. I usually find musicals to be very heavy handed, sappy, and pointless. But Moulin Rouge greatly contradicted my previous experiences. It was fast paced, beautiful, emotional, and above all, the music was great. Moulin Rouge had music from many genres, and time periods. This helped keep the 'anti-musical' viewer, like myself, entertained. Music aside, the excellent acting in the film told a great story. I am usually not a big fan of Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, or even Nicole Kidman. But once again my earlier impressions misled me. They all did very well. In fact, there were no characters in Moulin Rouge that gave less than ideal performances. If you want a film that is truly creative, and exciting, then by all means, get Moulin Rouge.
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Summary: Whatever you think, you can't fault the craft.
Review: Whether you like this movie depends mostly on whether you buy into Baz Luhrmann's unique vision, because there's nothing to fault in the brilliant production values. This movie is crafted perfectly: every frame is where it belongs and is photographed gorgeously, every note and sound is flawlessly performed and perfectly timed.If, like me, you believe that the film was a splendid idea--the marriage of modern music to a period setting, designed to give us something much easier to relate to than a stuffy, parlor piece--this will be one of your favorite films from 2001. I'm not a particular fan of musicals, but I was mesmerized by MOULIN ROUGE! I saw it on HBO and knew before half an hour had elapsed that I had to have the film in my collection. I've watched it close to 10 times in the last month. I can't praise the performers enough: Ewan McGregor's smile is positively dazzling, Nicole Kidman (not one of my favorite actors) shines like "the sparkling diamond," John Leguizamo lends a poignance to Toulouse, Jim Broadbent's Zidler is a man I want to party with, and Richard Roxburgh's Duke has just the sort of sniveling bite that will make you love to hate him. So why do so many people think this film is stupid? The music. Like Brian Helgeland's A KNIGHT'S TALE, MOULIN ROUGE! attempts to marry the modern with the classic, mixing original songs with modern hits like Elton John's "Your Song," The Police's "Roxanne," Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Madonna's "Like a Virgin," and a medley of pretty much every overplayed love song from the last 20 years. My sister told me it was the medley that lost her--it didn't work for her, so she was knocked out of Luhrmann's tableau. So that seems to be what it comes down to: do you like to see a film take chances? Are you willing to give the director enough rope to hang himself on the off chance that he'll use the rope to pull his audience up to a higher level? I love this movie, and I love the DVD even more: special features that are spectacular, brilliantly integrated into the film itself so you can see Luhrmann's thought processes at work. If, as with THE MATRIX, every DVD producer made the extras this entertaining, people would actually watch something other than the deleted scenes. Part of the genius of MOULIN ROUGE!, as exposed by the special features, is that it feels like Luhrmann's not finished with it, yet--that if he had the time and the money, he'd go back and change it yet again, showing us different facets of the sparkling diamond, darker corners of the underworld, and maybe more of McGregor's teeth.
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Summary: Outrageous!!!
Review: I have to honestly say this is my all time favorite movie! The wild cinematography, the originality, the enthusiasm of actors, the singing, & just the all around good feeling it evokes, makes this movie stand out high above all others.What some people seem to be missing is that the movie is supposed to be over the top. You can't take it seriously because it doesn't take itself seriously.That's waht makes it so much fun to watch!
I will admit, that I had to watch it twice to fully appreciate what Baz Luhrmann was trying to get across. Because of that I recommend that everyone who's not fond of the movie when they first see it, do the same.
I have watched this movie countless times & I love that when I listen to the soundtrack, I can see in my mind what is happening in that particular part of the film.
Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman do an excellent job of singing, but more importantly the way they feed off of each others emotions & the expressions on their faces makes you feel the chemistry so profoundly that you actually believe they are deeply in love with one another!
The only bad thing about the movie, is that it eventually ends.
If you love this movie as much as I do then I suggest you get the soundtrack as well!
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Summary: wow
Review: As I said before, this movie is just WOW. I loved it. After all the hype and reviews, I was sure it was going to be garbage, but how wrong was I. Until now, I thought Nicole Kidman was just fair as an actress, now I believe not only can she act but what a lovely singing voice. Coming from England, I have always liked Ewan, even more now. I didn't realise he could sing so good. Each song in this movie hits your heart. The whole story is just beautiful and the characters of everyone involved is perfect. This DVD goes beyond Moulin Rouge and you get to learn more of each actor and their role in this movie.
I have not stopped watching it and that is unusual for me. Give it a try and I promise you, you will not be dissapointed.
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Summary: The Decade's Most Entertaining Film
Review: After garnering 3 Golden Globes (including Best Picture and Best Actress) and 8 Oscar nominations, the public is finally beginning to fully realize the audacity of ''Moulin Rouge.'' Baz Luhrmann's centerpiece of colorful, comedic brilliance and heart-wrenching sentimentality raises the standard of and reinvents the modern musical. Nicole Kidman portrays Satine, a French courtesan working at the Moulin Rouge, a turn-of-the-century nightclub. Despite numerous statements like, ''I can't fall in love,'' Satine eventually falls in love with Ewan McGregor, as Christian, a ''penniless writer.'' The story is mostly told in song, and director Baz Luhrmann pays homage to Elton John, Nirvana, and Patti LaBelle, among others. Reality is never an issue - ''Moulin Rouge'' knows that, and plays upon every aspect of that freedom. The lovers soar above the starlit sky, dance on clouds, and swing around the Eiffel Tower (all with a singing Man in the Moon in the backdrop). This fantasia makes for very interesting eye-candy, and leaves the audience overflowing with emotion. Kidman and McGregor shine as ill-fated lovers (who frequently and unabashedly burst into harmony) and help contribute to make ''Moulin Rouge'' the most ambitious and entertaining film of the past decade.
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Summary: Moulin Rouge is the best movie this century!!![...]
Review: Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor show great chemistry here!!! If you are wierded out by Eyes Wide Shut, or don't like violence in Black Hawk Down, but still like a tingle of that sensuality or feeling of the love between your two favorite actors? This is the movie that will capture you, and put you into an adventure you'll never forget! You will always long for that feeling of Moulin Rouge, and want to taste the life that it brings, and leaves behind. You may laugh at Toulouse as a silly little dwarf, but feel the pain of Christian as he loses Satine. You may also "Feel the Love Tonight" with Elton John's "Your Song" as Ewan McGregor's version. I bet you a million bucks that you will love this movie forever and appreciate its every moment. Buy it. NOW.
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Summary: Did I miss something?
Review: I'm not a huge fan of musicals, true, but I had time for a critically acclaimed Nicole Kidman-starring musical epic,as it was billed to be. Umm...what didn't I get? The trailer looked dazzling- images of luscious glitz spliced with Nicole pouting seductively as the music spirals to an ecstatic explosion of decadent frenzy...(breathe)...And yet the film was a plodding, embarassing mess of shrill caterwauling and gaudy/trailer-trash (NOT gaudy/burlesque) mise-en-scene. I know it was supposed to be a post-modern/avant-garde pastiche etc etc,but I obviously watched a different film to everyone else. I fast-forwarded it to the end just to satisfy a morbid curiosity if the most annoying character died.
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Summary: Visually Amazing!
Review: This movie is definitely a feast for the eyes. But, with Luhrman's style, you either love him or hate him, I've discovered. The visuals are eye popping and transport you into a world that is a real as it is dreamy. The story, too, is actually pretty good. It reminded me of the big budget MGM musical's of early Hollywood...completely lavish and full throttle entertainment. The different use of old and new music was also a breath of fresh air I initially thought I would hate, but found it worked well for this film. That being said, aside from sets and costumes, I didn't see anything in this film that would have it merit best picture nods. I enjoyed it, but don't agree that it was one of the best films of 2001. It is odd, endearing, and different, and I recommend it for just pure entertainment with little intellectual investment.
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Summary: No Laws. No Limits. One Rule. Never Fall In Love.
Review: I liked Baz Luhrmann's previous works such as "William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet" but "Moulin Rouge", in my opinion, was perfect, I'd give it ten stars if I could. It was a magnificent and breathtaking film. Kidman was born to be Satine and Ewan McGregor actually CAN sing. The film was a bit too dramatic at times and the cinematography was incredible..."Moulin Rouge" should have won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Baz Luhrmann should have had an Oscar nomination. Some people criticized the cinematography for being too vibrant and colorful but that was the best feature of the movie. Normally, I do not care for musicals but this is more than 'just a musical'...it has elements of drama and comedy as well. Nicole Kidman was absolutely beautiful and she did a FANTASTIC job as Satine. "Moulin Rouge" was a large [array] of colors, music and the craziest, most gaudy sounds of music ever! The costumes fit the movie very well. The music was great too. It was cool to hear Nirvana, "Lady Marmalade", "Material Girl" and Marilyn Monroe's calling card all at once. I also liked Kylie Minogue as The Green Fairy/Tinkerbell. Bottom line: I love this film. A+
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