For Valentines Day I decided to rent a romance from the library and cuddle up in front of in for the evening with my hubby. My dad, brother and sister went to see it when it came out in the cinema and came back raving about it. It didn't look like my cup of tea but as it was Valentines Day ... Read review
Watching Baz Luhrmann's award-winningMoulin Rougeis a lot like falling in love. It is ... more
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from the unique and spellbinding imagination of visionary director Baz Luhrmann. Stunning performances from stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor fuel this movin...
In the second half of the 19th Century, the crippled artist Toulouse-Lautrec finds ... more
friendship amongst the dancers of the Moulin Rouge, the hottest night haunt in Paris. There he meets Marie, a young girl in desperate need of help, and eagerly becomes her champion. In fear of the police who are after her, Marie persuades Lautrec to take her home with him, and soon he has a mistress for the first time in his life. But their relationship is a turbulent one and after discovering that Marie is deceiving him Lautrec finally throws her out, only to discover one final heartbreaking secret about the woman he loved.
A passion-filled poet falls for a breathtaking courtesan in this exotic musical love story ... more
from the unique and spellbinding imagination of visionary director Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom). Stunning performances from stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor fuel this moving romantic journey set in and around a fabulously sensuous night club. Mesmerizing and exuberant entertainment, the film pops with a contemporary, chart-topping soundtrack that makes Moulin Rouge an experience you won't forget!
A passion-filled poet falls for a breathtaking courtesan in this exotic musical love story ... more
from the unique and spellbinding imagination of visionary director Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom). Stunning performances from stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor fuel this moving romantic journey set in and around a fabulously sensuous night club. Mesmerizing and exuberant entertainment, the film pops with a contemporary, chart-topping soundtrack that makes Moulin Rouge an experience you won't forget!
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soundtrack to director Baz Luhrmann's freakish musical Moulin Rouge has its way, we'll all be wearing corsets and swinging from the ceiling while the former Mrs Tom Cruise becomes our favourite new pop sensation. As daring as Luhrmann himself, the compositions test Kidman--who could have easily used a league of backup singers and studio knob-twiddlers to hide her inexperience--and she actually passes. She's no Olivia Newton-John, but she capably mixes Madonna's "Material Girl" with "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" (which is as breathy as Marilyn would've wanted it to be) and goes full throttle on any medley thrown her way. Her cover of "One Day I'll Fly Away" is especially poignant given her much-publicised personal tragedies. McGregor, though, is a real star; his giggly schoolboy brogue morphs into a fun cradle for Paul McCartney's Wings as well as U2's Bono on "Elephant Love Medley." Beck's cover of David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs" is a hit waiting to happen, while Pattie LaBelle's 1970s staple "Lady Marmalade" (remade by an all-star cast of divas, Lil' Kim and Christina Aguilera among them) already is. A delicious, racy soundtrack that is equal parts cabaret, glam rock and trip-hop, Moulin Rouge doesn't disappoint. --Kristy Martin
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Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
Production Year: 1992 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, David Bowie, Def Leppard, Extreme, Elton John, Bob Geldof
Advantages: A refreshing change from anything I've ever seen Disadvantages: Being so different some people may not get it
For Valentines Day I decided to rent a romance from the library and cuddle up in front of in for the evening with my hubby. My dad, brother and sister went to see it when it came out in the cinema and came back raving about it. It didn't look like my cup of tea but as it was Valentines Day I thought I'd give it a whirl.
It is hard to know where to start with this film. There is so much packed into this movie. I really liked this film. ... ...from its daring to be different. I like romantic comedies and most that I like are very similar and predictable. While I do like your regular romantic comedies, this film is in a league of it's own. It is packed with colour, excitement, comedy, passion, music, fun and emotions. It is like one big ride that takes you through highs lows and loop the loops.
I had no idea what to expect when I sat down to watch this. I only had my family's ... more
For Valentines Day I decided to rent a romance from the library and cuddle up in front of in for the evening with my hubby. My dad, brother and sister went to see it when it came out in the cinema and came back raving about it. It didn't look like my cup of tea but as it was Valentines Day I thought I'd give it a whirl.
It is hard to know where to start with this film. There is so much packed into this movie. I really liked this film. A large part of my liking for it comes from its daring to be different. I like romantic comedies and most that I like are very similar and predictable. While I do like your regular romantic comedies, this film is in a league of it's own. It is packed with colour, excitement, comedy, passion, music, fun and emotions. It is like one big ride that takes you through highs lows and loop the loops.
I had no idea what to expect when I sat down to watch this. I only had my family's recommendations to go by and I knew it was linked to the stage and hookers. I had no idea it was a musical. I really enjoy musicals. Words of love in song are so much more powerful than just spoken word. I still feel full of passion and emotion myself after watching it. You know a film is good when it gets you that involved in it.
This film is surreal, but in a good way. It is fast moving and never boring. The film opens in Paris 1900. Old fashioned looking and part theatrical too. You are transported into this magical new or should I say old world. It all seems pretty normal as we watch Christian (Ewan McGregor one of our leads), a passionate poet typing on his typewriter. So then I was thinking - ok this is going to be a normal period drama film. No, not by a long shot.
All of a sudden this peaceful scene is gate crashed by someone coming through the roof. His neighbours on the floor above peer through the hole in the floor looking down at a man dangling down unconscious. The group of men are dressed as ladies and ask as the dangling man makes them one short from their drama rehearsals, could Christian help. We then hear them sing 'The hills are alive' from the sound of music and I'm thinking, what?? That film wasn't around then. What is this film?
They break boundaries a lot throughout this film by mixing all styles of music. Old and new and making this old world hip and exciting. This very strange combination, although really weird for me to start with really worked. This film dares to be something different and outrageous. Brave as it could have gone either way and been a complete turkey, but it isn't. It is more like a beautiful peacock.
And so to the story. Our young writer Christian who believes in love above all else (despite having never been in love before), goes out on the town with his newfound actor friends. They go to the most happening club in Paris. A place for much drinking, dancing and frolicking. Where rich men could buy themselves a girl for the night.
It is here Christian meets the woman he is to fall in love with. She is called The Sparkling Diamond (Nicole Kidman). We first see her being lowered on a swing from the ceiling, glitter falling around her, dressed in a glittering glamorous outfit. She sings 'Diamonds are a girls best friend'. She gets much attention from the men in the audience. Two in particular are very interested and so the love triangle begins.
At the end of the song, Satine (The Sparkling Diamond) picks a man to spend the evening with. Through a case of mistaken identity, Satine picks Christian. You see, Satine longs to be a proper actress. I'm sure prostitution isn't anyone's dream , but she does what she has to, to stay off the streets and keep performing. And the Duke, who is sitting next to Christian is willing to invest in the theatre and make her dream reality if she gives herself to him. I don't want to tell you any more of the story. I'll let you discover the rest yourself.
Everything about this film is excellent. It is a true feast for the eyes and ears. The music is spectacular, the story creative and inspiring, the costumes are colourful, filming is new different, exciting and fast, the acting is beautiful and hilarious.
Nicole and Ewan really excelled in their roles. A huge part of the film is the music and both actors have beautiful singing voices. Both so pure and pretty. Their voices harmonise perfectly. The pair share one lovely secret song called Come What May. It got me emotional even thinking about it then. They, and the rest of the cast sing creative compilations of love songs by artists including David Bowie, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Elton John, Madonna and even Nirvana.
Other musical talents involved include Fat Boy Slim on a revolutionary 'Can Can Can' and Pink, Christina Aguilera, Mya and Lil Kym on 'Lady Mamalade' which was extremely popular on release.
The film is rated 15. It has a running time of 122 minutes.
I really enjoyed watching and writing about this film. If you have watched and enjoyed any musicals you are bound to love this. I hope you enjoyed my review and I'm sure if you do watch the film that you will enjoy it.
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...a play at the infamous Moulin Rouge. Hailed as a writing genius, Christian must persuade the delectable Satine to agree to the production but finds himself instantly in love with the vision of loveliness. Being France though it's never as simple as it seems and following a misunderstanding, Christian is mistaken for rich financier the Duke of Worcester who Satine's boss, Zidler, is hoping will pay for a refurbishment for the Moulin Rouge. Caught ... ...Fundamentally a love story, Moulin Rouge comes as something of a shock. I had no idea what to expect and with only the faintest inkling that it was musically based, I feared another slush-fest like Grease or something equally hideous. Is that what I got? No way.
From the first frame, the film is decidedly different and instantly drums up images of 1900 Paris. The visual style brings to mind the images and atmosphere of early French cinema even down ...
TheNeil 20.09.2001
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Advantages: Over 6 hours of extra material; Colourful, exhuberant, entertaining film; Amazing soundtrack Disadvantages: I would have liked some PC bonuses; Some of the songs are too catchy for their own good!
Moulin Rouge is a classic love story, given the Spectacular Spectacular treatment by visionary director Baz Luhrmann. It is a musical of such magnificent proportions, of such audacity, of such colour and such exuberance that I fell in love with it when I first saw it at the cinema, and which I had to buy for my DVD collection when I found it on BOGOF at HMV earlier in the week. I couldn't quite believe my luck, having found out just how good the ... ...at the notorious nightclub, the Moulin Rouge. It is this first night there that Christian's life changes forever when he comes face to face with beautiful dancer/courtesan Satine, the sparkling diamond in Harold Ziddler's successful club. Satine mistakes the poet for a wealthy Duke who Ziddler is hoping will provide investment into the club, and takes him up to her room where she appears to fall for him in return. All too soon though, it becomes ...
Collingwood21 01.12.2002
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Advantages: An extremely entertaining film Disadvantages: Not to everyone’s tastes
...title for my opinion of Moulin Rouge, though I read a couple of opinions about the film, I just wasn’t expecting what I saw, but as you may guess I found it to be superb.
~~The Facts~~
In this musical/comedy/tragedy, set in and around the Moulin Rouge night club in the 1900’s, Christian tells his story about coming to Paris, to the bohemian lifestyle, to become a writer and write about love that he’s never experienced. He soon gets involved with ... ...the star attraction of the Moulin Rouge, to star in it, Satine herself wants be an actress and she and Christian become involved, however The Duke is investing the money and he to wants Satine.
Staring Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and Jim Broadbent, it was directed by Baz Luhrmann, rated 12, (15 for DVD), and runs for 122 minutes.
~~The Film~~
To give you an idea of what this film is like then the best way to describe it is a mixture of, The Adventures ...
seagulls-lost-horizon 01.06.2002
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Advantages: For me - seeing Jim Broadbent singing 'like a Virgin' Disadvantages: If you dont like musicals - don't watch it.
Moulin Rouge - translated means Red Mill but this film sure ain't about grinding flour! I was lucky enough to see the film before UK release in Adelaide back in June last year. I wasn't sure what to expect - the Voulez Vous Couchez music video looked a bit raunchy so I had it in my head there would be lots of sex (you know what imagination is!)
A 20th Century Fox film directed by Baz Luhrmann and brilliantly choreographed by John O'Connell it stars ... ...in a Parisian nightclub (The Moulin Rouge)back at the turn of the 20th century. Ewen Macgregor looks wonderful as the innocent young aspiring writer who falls in love with her. Jim Broadbent gives a brilliant performance as the owner of the nightclub.
To begin with the film is very startling - lots of colour - shots flashing from one scene to another - a riot of sound and sights - 'how long can I deal with this?' I wondered. This settles down (a ...
mrsandrewsjk 06.06.2002
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Advantages: Technically great and great acting by a great cast Disadvantages: first half is predictable to a certain extent
...town of Monmarte, Paris where Moulin Rouge, the famous or infamous nightclub resides. The nightclub is owned by Zidler (Jim Broadbent) who is incorrigible. He meets some friends who are nonconformists with a bohemian attitude. This group of friends is led by a dwarf Toulouse Lautrec (John Leguizamo), who convinces Christian to be the writer in the group. They arrange for an encounter with Satine (Nicole Kidman) who is a famous courtesan. She knows ... ...but she is a great actress and she is also well known for her charms and beauty. Christian and his group of friends want to make Satine the female lead of their production called "Spectacular Spectacular". Satine mistakes Christian for the Duke (Richard Roxburg) and falls in love with him but when the Duke comes to know about this he gets possessive and well tries every trick in the book to make Satine his exclusive property. The climax is dramatic ...
jilmil 03.07.2002
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Starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman this visual masterpiece of a film was released in 2001 under the Musical genre. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, who also directed Strictly Ballroom, and Romeo and Juliet. This film raises the musical genre to another level, and it is based loosely upon the original film from 1952.
Synopsis
Set in Paris in the year 1899, this film is intrinsically a tale of love between a young English poet Christian, played by Ewan McGregor who falls in love with the beautiful courtesan, Satine, played by Nicole Kidman. Satine is the star of Montmartre's infamous underworld nightclub The MoulinRouge, and she is also the most highly regarded courtesan in Paris. Satine harbours ambitions to become a great actress, but her position as courtesan stands in her way ...
Advantages: Story, Great acting, Amazing soundtrack Disadvantages: Sad ending
I love this film. Its brilliant. Another fabulous film by director Baz Luhrmann. A great story with a sad ending, somewhat similar to another Baz Luhrmann film, Romeo and Juliet.
Plot
A great plot about a prostitute who falls in love with a bohemian writer and have to cover up their love in order to keep the MoulinRouge, an underworld night club in Paris. A great storyline.
Characters
Ewan McGregor performs brilliantly in this film. A great singer and a wonderful actor, it is easy to get attached to this character.
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Classification
15 years and over
Production Year
2001
Running Time
2 hours 2 minutes
Plot
Set in the late 1890s this is the tale of a young poet called Christian who travels to Paris to make his fortune in the Moulin Rouge. He meets with the alcohol addicted Toulouse-Lautrec who introduces Christian to a seedy underground world full of drugs, sex and musical theatre. The innocent Christian is thrown into a passionate but doomed affair with Satine, the star of the show...
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Deluxe Video Service - Fox
Audio Commentary By Director Baz Luhrmann And Catherine Martin And Donald McAlpine And Craig Pearce, Audio Description For The Visually Impaired, Behind The Red Curtain Footage, Making Of Featurette, A Stars Introductory Segment, Interviews, The Story Is About Video Segment, 6 Abandoned Scenes, Pre Shoot Dances, Multi Angle Dance Sequences, Lady Marmalade Music Video, Come What May Music Video, Video Montage Of Images, 2 Static Image Galleries, Visual Effects, Theatrical Trailer, Easter Eggs
Aspect Ratio
2.35 Wide Screen, 16:9 Wide Screen
Sound
DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Dubbing Sound
DTS Digital Surround English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Award information
BAFTA
Best Original Film Music 2001 (Craig Armstrong)
BAFTA
Best Supporting Actor 2001 (Jim Broadbent)
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"...Stunning cinematic artistry....Dazzling....It is a powerful impression of Luhrmann as a technically dexterous visual virtuoso..." (Box Office, p.99, 01/07/2001)
"...A fever dream of musical spectacle....It showcases excellent work from co-stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor..." (Los Angeles Times, p.1, 18/05/2001)
"...There are more volatile or seductive shades of red than even Toulouse-Lautrec might have dreamed of....Mr. Luhrmann has the eye of an artist..." (New York Times, p.E10, 18/05/2001)
"...Astonishing....The sweet-voiced Kidman has never been sexier....Daring..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars (Premiere, p.82-3, 01/07/2001)
"...Breathless....McGregor's wide-eyed readiness to perform is an undiluted pleasure and he is at his most charismatic here..." (Sight and Sound, p.51-2, 01/09/2001)
"...Spectacularly drenched in color, decor and other visual oh-la-la..." (USA Today, p.8E, 18/05/2001)
"...Baz Luhrmann displays often amazing resourcefulness as he mixes a multitude of film and song styles to relate his quintessential tale of la vie boheme..." (Variety, p.21-8, 14/05/2001)
DVD Description
Cross LA BOHEME with CABARET, throw in a little bit of RENT, and you might almost begin to describe Baz Luhrmann's visually opulent, fast-paced, funny, heartrending MOULIN ROUGE. The film, which premiered as the opener to the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, is a musical set in 1899 Paris at the notorious Montmartre cabaret club, the Moulin Rouge. Directed by Baz Luhrmann (WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET, STRICTLY BALLROOM), the movie stars Nicole Kidman as the high-kicking courtesan, Satine; Ewan McGregor as the sensitive poet, Christian; and John Leguizamo as the flamboyant artist and matchmaker, Toulouse-Lautrec. Luhrmann's use of eclectic lighting and saturated color, the fast zooms and quick cuts of his camera, and his magnificent costumes and sets perfectly capture the excess and freneticism for which the Moulin Rouge was famous. Beautifully led by McGregor and Kidman, the flawless supporting cast brings to life the culture of belle epoque Paris with magical realism. Above all, the anachronistic, energetic contemporary soundtrack is what drives MOULIN ROUGE, with popular songs by L'il Kim, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, and Beck--as well as Kidman and McGregor adding their own superb vocals.
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