Create a New Forum Admin Login Member Login Contribute to Voyager Search VoyForums Help Desk VoyForums Exchange VoyForums Directory/Categories VoyForums Homepage VoyForums News FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

[ Show ]

Support VoyForums

[ Shrink ]

VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, [4] ]

Subject: Moulin Rouge (2001) Author: Robert Rosado - Teen Movie Reviews [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:19:08 05/17/02 Fri Author Host/IP: ool-182d726d.dyn.optonline.net/24.45.114.109 Title: Moulin Rouge (2001) Directed by: Baz Luhrmann Written by: Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce Cast: Nicole Kidman (Satine), Ewan McGregor (Christian), Jim Broadbent (Harold Zidler), John Leguizamo (Toulouse-Lautrec), Richard Roxburgh (The Duke of Monmartre), and Kylie Minogue (The Green Fairy) Genre(s): Musical / Drama / Romance / Comedy MPAA: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and sexual content Running Time: 128 minutes Letter Grade: A+ Synopsis: Set in Paris, circa 1900, Christian (Ewan McGregor) is a penniless writer who has just arrived in the town of Monmartre, home of the infamous Moulin Rouge nightclub. Christian ends up meeting a gorgeous courtesan named Satine (Nicole Kidman). At first mistaking him for a wealthy duke, Satine falls instantly in love with Christian, and vice versa, much to the dismay of the real duke (Richard Roxburgh), who has not only just staked a claim in Moulin Rouge, but has gotten the club's owner, Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent), to sign an agreement giving him "exclusive rights" to Satine. And although Christian and Satine do not yet know it, Fate has already doomed them. My Review: I shall start with my review by making a bold statement: "Moulin Rouge" is the most incredible movie I have ever seen. Not only does director Baz Luhrmann and art director Catherine Martin use fabulous camera tricks and wonderful images to dazzle the audience, but this film has the power to show all the what cinema can do. Telling an old-fashioned story using modern techniques is very rare, if almost unheard of. That is why "Moulin Rouge" is so special. The story is simple, yet powerful. In 19th century Paris, Christian, a struggling writer, falls in love with Satine, an ill-fated courtesan who has already sold herself to a ruthless duke. Luhrmann and writer Craig Pierce have brought so much to a little story, especially the effective and poignant dialogue. There is so much enjoyment and inspiration to observe in this motion picture that it is so difficult not to get swept up in it. Academy Award nominee Nicole Kidman ("The Others") gives one of the best performances of the year as Satine, a young lady who has always believed she was only worth what someone would pay for her. Not only does Kidman display a full range of credible emotions, but she also sings beautifully. Ewan McGregor (who achieved iconic status as Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace") also turns in a fantastic performance as Christian. He, too, is a great singer. Kidman and McGregor's soaring love song, "Come What May", is a highlight. Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent ("Iris", "Bridget Jones's Diary") is great as the larger-than-life manager of the nightclub, Harold Zidler. John Leguizamo ("Spawn") is hilarious as real-life actor/artist/midget, Toulouse-Lautrec. The underrated Richard Roxburgh is also entertaining as the villian, The Duke. Roxburgh's character goes from being a naïve and obsessive man to a monster frighteningly well. Although the story is set one hundred years ago, the film has the soundtrack of a modern movie, with hit songs like "Lady Marmalade" (performed by Lil Kim, Mya, Pink, and Christina Aguilera), Elton John's "Your Song" , Madonna's "Like a Virgin" & "Material Girl", Nirvana's "Teen Spirit" , David Bowie's "Heroes" & "Nature Boy", Marilyn Munroe's "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love", and Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" . The cast performs all of the songs. Besides the performances and beautiful story, what makes this movie work is the entire production design. The costumes, set pieces, and special effects must be seen to believe. Throughout the film, the camera swoops all over Paris, zooming in and out of scenes, etc. This is not only done to maintain the interest of the audience, but to help create an eye-popping, 360-degree world. In conclusion, I believe that "Moulin Rouge" is not only a superb film on all levels, but a kaleidoscope of sheer brilliance, a work of true passion, and a sparkling diamond of the cinematic world! It is also my pick for the best movie of 2001. ------- Please visit www.TeenCritic.net! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]