Sorry folks - it's time to go
it's been fun - byeeeeee!
Sorry folks - it's time to go
it's been fun - byeeeeee!
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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 Nicole Kidman playing Satine the leading lady - a courtesan/singer 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 bit) after about 15 minutes and the story unfolds.
The film revolves around the Satine's love for the impoverished writer but, the need for the financial security of the club and becoming a respected actress being as important, she feins love for a wealthy Duke. Ill health lurks around the corner. Will true love conquer all? I won't give away the end - I don't want to spoil anyone's enjoyment.
Kidman was stunningly beautiful, as was her singing voice. Broadbent should be nominated for an Oscar - simply for his version of 'Like a Virgin' - absolutely brilliant (I would have loved to have been on set while that was being shot, it must have been hilarious!) The wonderful Ewen Macgregor was too gorgeous - and he had a great singing voice too!
The music was an amazing mixture of modern songs like All You Need is Love, The Sound of Music(!) and Roxanne all mixed, muddled and modified to fit the film. To my mind it worked well - it was not like any other musical I have ever seen before. A one off - one of a kind. To some though it might be hard to take.
I must admit, am not usually reduced to tears by films but the end of this one had me and many others hopelessly weeping as we left. Sad innit?
ON THE OTHER HAND....
I can fully understand why many people will hate this movie. It is different - so people will either love it or hate it. Whatever you feel about it - you wont forget it.
Out on video or dvd and available at all the usual high street stores. I already have the video and soundtrack. I can't get enough of it!
Suitable for persons of 12 years and over.
To find out more you can check out these websites...
www.fox.co.uk
www.clubmoulinrouge.co.uk
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Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
Great op! I watched this just the other day on DVD and I didn't think I would like it but I was wrong! I loved it. Despite it being a chick flick. Am I turning into a girl?
KarenUK 19.06.2002 13:01
I love this film & I agree about 'Like A Virgin', it's excellent - but it is a love it or hate it film. I'm trying to get Nik (fiance) to watch it, but he isn't keen.
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