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Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge!

2001
Romance
Drama
2h 7m
The year is 1899, and Christian, a young English writer, has come to Paris to follow the Bohemian revolution taking hold of the city's drug and prostitute infested underworld. And nowhere is the thrill of the underworld more alive than at the Moulin Rouge, a night club where the rich and poor men alike come to be entertained by the dancers, but things take a wicked turn for Christian as he starts a deadly love affair with the star courtesan of the club, Satine... (imdb)
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Moulin Rouge!

2001
Romance
Drama
2h 7m
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Rated 26 Aug 2019
100
97th
To say this movie isn't for everyone is an understatement (just look at the other reviews). It's musically bold, stylistically in-your-face, shamelessly romantic, and unapologetically excessive. If you meet the movie on its own terms and embrace its hyperstylized reality (which I did), it's exhilarating. If you don't, it's torture. Either way, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
5th
Gawdy, irritating mess. McGregor is charming as usual, Kidman is alright (but nowhere near sexy enough as the movie assumes she is), and Leguizamo made me want to claw my eyes (and ears) out. The story is maudlin and uninteresting. Songs are ok, I guess, but in every case I prefer the originals. To be fair, I don't care for musicals in general, but still this movie could have been a lot less painful for me than it was.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
90th
Absolutely brilliant and I can assure you this is strong praise, especially coming from myself as I usually detest romantic movies. I had put off seeing this film for quite a long time due to that very reason but upon finally viewing it I must say I found it enthralling. The visuals and script mesh perfectly to illustrate the story is told from the memory of Christian (McGregor). With such a convention in mind all the liberties taken with the storytelling fit together perfectly.
Rated 03 Aug 2011
95
96th
I loathe musicals, I dislike post-modernism, and while we're at it, I'm not sure Nicole Kidman was the best choice for the female lead. As you've probably already gathered, it's a giant mystery to me, why I think this movie is such a fabulous triumph of playful movie making. Maybe because it's breathtaking, enthralling, beautiful, tragic, and funny as hell, I don't know. Now fuck off. I'm feeling... fragile. Chhama chhama!!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
66th
Soppy, corny, cheesy, completely over-the-top- it's audacious in its flashiness. But it's also hard to dislike a film that is this much fun.
Rated 02 Jan 2007
92
76th
One of a kind. Reinventing the musical, Luhrman did one very touching love story in a way most wouldn't dare to. Bautiful film.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
81
95th
For 2 hours it was well worth believing all we need is love, neons and dazzlement.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
50
4th
It's easy2 see what teenagers saw in this: 1. It's slicker than an oil spill 2. Frenzied edits give the illusion of explosive dance sequences rather than, u know, actually letting the actual dancers do it (god knows they must have just loved their hard work chopped up in2 a billion cuts)3. It takes the easy (i.e. "cool") way out by using instantly recognizable pop/rock tracks 2 pander2 their coddled tastes rather than, u know, creating NEW music. Now, what were the critics' excuses 4 liking it?
Rated 07 Dec 2019
64
55th
Being a ten-year-old boy, I probably wasn't the target demographic for this movie when it was released, but still for some reason, I always thought the girls from the "Lady Marmalade" music video were the stars of this movie. So it was weird when instead of Christina Aguilera or Lil' Kim, a random Obi-Wan Kenobi started singing with John Leguizamo, running around on his knees, like Gary Oldman in "Tiptoes"(2003). With all that, while not being a big fan of musicals, this was entertaining enough.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
5th
To me, this is nothing but loud, forced, affected, empty, manipulative piece of kitsch rubbish, however technically accomplished it may be. One of the movies I hate all the more for the fact that many like it.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
8
80th
"Moulin Rouge" is a one of a kind vibrant film. A musical one at that. Don't stick your nose up at that though. Baz Luhrmann's visionary directing style intertwined everything that is great here. Overall crowd pleasers don't come as fun, well made and filled with more emotion than this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
5th
This is a bright, shinily-wrapped piece of crap. Over-produced, over-acted, over-hyped nonsense of the worst variety. It is intensely boring and long and has some sort of a plot apparently, sandwiched in between mediocre Elton John songs redone in a manner to make middle-aged housewives think it is apparently a brilliant movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
88th
An extraordinary production of sheer delight.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
Mind-numbingly original film, a pleasure to all sense, except three.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
46
21st
A brash, pushy work that is so piss-ass drunk on its own exhuberance it ends up choking on its own vomit. And like a drunkard, every element - tone, pacing, editing, acting, composition - seems to swing bipolar between violent, vulgar Tourette's and pulpy gushy romance. It does, admittedly, have one of my favorite musical sequences: Jim Broadbent singing Like A Virgin with an All-Male Mel Brooks-ish chorus line.
Rated 01 Dec 2019
46
10th
I can understand how this could be celebrated for its absolute commitment to stylistic exuberance & wild excess but I feel only cynicism under its spastically creative vomit covered surface. Appreciating this as some kind of art/fashion statement would therefore require a level of abstraction I'm personally just unable to grant this cinematic assault. If only we could kidnap Luhrmann & throw him into the teleporter from The Fly with John Waters. The result could be the hero we all deserve.
Rated 16 Dec 2010
65
77th
Elevated to an overblown, anachronistic spectacle in every scene, to varying effect, in my opinion: sometimes ridiculous, sometimes delightful, sometimes corny, sometimes wonderful. It can be a mixed bag, but overall I think it's quite enjoyable.
Rated 13 Apr 2008
96
99th
Pure genius. Baz Luhrmann shows that the Movie Musical doesn't have to be dead. And not only is there music, but there's a brilliant story behind the music, as well. A favorite.
Rated 20 Aug 2008
90
64th
Once the love story gets going, this bizarre movie becomes a bit easier to relate to. A very fantastical and visually stunning film, a bit melodramatic, but very engrossing.
Rated 29 May 2015
35
5th
Actively bad, ridiculous terrible covers, fake quirky, and a by the numbers female love story trope about how no matter how bad and useless you are you'll get saved by a price charming.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
100
99th
This movie is my favorite of favorites. Some will hate it but those that can be open to the technicolor superphonic artistry are in for a treat. It is like nothing else. It is visionary, bold, touching, and funny. To weave the voice of modern music within the cloth of the most legendary den of pleasure in Europe is genius. This movie explodes with emotion from the opening moment to the last note. It is a treasure.
Rated 17 Jan 2009
85
70th
I usually detest movies like this, but Moulin Rouge! managed to win me over with scrumptiously well-composed music pieces, a nice love triangle and Ewan McGregor proves he can act here (finally).
Rated 14 Jul 2007
30
32nd
For some reason, everyone I know was sure that I would LOVE this movie. Well, I hated this glittery noise and it all made me feel rather carsick. Nicole Kidman's hair looked divine, but that's no reason to watch a movie.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
50
18th
Fondant cinema. The equivalent of confetti and vomit hitting you in the face at a hundred cuts per minute. I hate fun.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
95
97th
The movie equivalent of an orgasm; a pure and ecstatic energy outburst over way to soon. Luhrmann's over-the-top exercise in romantic escapism is nothing short of the musical spectacle of the new century.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
27
16th
Like being mugged to the sound of showtunes. A daring failure, featuring a number of spirited performances that go to waste amongst the most henious of overdirected films.
Rated 24 Sep 2008
88
83rd
A wild musical that's been 'thrown together' perfectly! Visually, a blend of multiple filming styles and thematic stage presentations with spell-binding cinematography. Sonically, the inclusion of dozens of musical genres (with well-performed numbers), combined with convincing and emotional performances from the leads, makes for one of the best early 21st century romantic films. Occasionally over-the-top and strange in scenes that aspire to be Shakespearean, but endlessly endearing and fun.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
5th
This film is torture for anyone who has any affinity for music.
Rated 03 May 2011
90
73rd
A hugely stylish and bold musical almost to an exhausting degree.
Rated 04 Mar 2014
0
2nd
I can't think of any reason this films existence can be justified other than as some sort of torture device. Put it on repeat and leave your prisoner in front of it for half a day and you'll have your information.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
49
19th
Modern musical throws everything but the kitchen sink in for the sake of entertainment; much to admire--the sets, the costumes, the cinematography, the music, even the cast--but over-directed in the extreme, and seemingly edited with a chainsaw.
Rated 27 Sep 2015
80
73rd
Luhrmann, in typical Luhrmann fashion, hates to stand still. The kinetics of Moulin Rouge starts to wear in its 3rd act, but it is tough to fault a film that is so original. McGregor is likable and Kidman is a hoot. I kind of hate myself for liking it as much as I do.
Rated 02 Apr 2008
90
93rd
I don't care what anyone says anymore. I love this movie. I love it.
Rated 27 Jul 2011
80
85th
Excessive, overdone and over-the-top, "Moulin Rouge!" nevertheless packs "spectacular!" musical numbers, Luhrmann's totally unique visual signature and plenty of delicious performances, courtesy of Kidman, McGregor and Broadbent. Although predictably plotted and superficial, it dazzles with its colorful visuals and delights with its choice of songs. The pace drags in the middle, but the beginning and finale are strong and the final result is an exuberant and exhilarating (if shallow) ravishment.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
70
15th
Kind of like breaking a French pinnatta open with your face.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
64
37th
Has some marvelous sing and dance acts, even though this really isn't my thing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
3rd
Well, Baz Luhrmann is 0 for 2 after that awful Romeo and Juliet abomination.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
97th
A live action disney movie? Moulin Rouge is more than that. Although it has the right formulas of a Disney movie, whimsical, magical, entertaining, and very emotional without pretending its not manipulative. The heart of the movie, is the movie itself because its all heart. Kudos to Baz Lhurman and the magnificent performance from Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor
Rated 12 Jul 2008
15
3rd
I don't know why so many people love this movie. For me it was pointless, the plot was predictable and all the glitter and music made me want to drop an atom bomb on this sucker. Maybe musicals just are not my thing.
Rated 13 Nov 2011
41
19th
I thought this was bullshit. I may be biased because I didn't see it for a long time and most every female my age flipped shit over how awesome they thought this was. When I saw it I was not just underwhelmed, but kind of disgusted at how it was simply a conventional romcom set to shitty sing-a-longs. This is also another example of how shallow women are. They are totally taken aback by McGregor's character because he can sing even though he wants to marry a prostitute. Like I said, bullshit.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
17th
Some people in the world will defend this film to their death, but me, well, it makes me kind of nauseated, and I don't like being nauseated, so I don't like Moulin Rouge! Crap!
Rated 31 Jan 2010
85
44th
Great Musical. Outstanding, magnific, exaggerated, excentric, perfect. Kidman is wonderful, Broadbent as good as we expect from him, Roxburgh excellent. An unforgettable movie, no doubts.
Rated 30 Apr 2021
85
58th
If Nicole Kidman could kindly step on me, that'd be nice.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
80th
A great musical, so fun to watch. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
75
59th
The pacing is uneven and Nicole Kidman needs voice (and perhaps acting) lessons, but one can't but help get caught up in Baz Luhrman's fantastical visuals. Ewan McGregor is pretty good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
87th
only movie that can pull off the exclamation mark
Rated 19 May 2007
100
91st
The best musical ever made.
Rated 07 Dec 2017
70
37th
A stunning blend of genres that looks and feels exactly like the play they are performing - exciting.
Rated 17 May 2016
87
67th
While the first act may be an assault on the senses, it's almost like a test for the audience to stick through it -- make an effort to care. I'm finding this similar theme throughout Luhrmann's filmography. If you can dig the modern music and the awkward injections of camp, Moulin Rouge will delight and, possibly, touch you by the end. Lurhmann's eye is often hyperactive, but he also knows when to slow down, focus on character, and let the audience breathe. This is how the film is successful.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
76th
Somehow this is a great movie. On paper, it probably sounded like the worst movie ever.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
62
13th
This kind of hyperventilating, stylized style, makes me a bit nauseous and agitated.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
Bright, kinetic, colorful, proudly anachronistic, well-composed, well-acted, fun musical. It's not an all-time favorite, but it's very watchable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
84th
aside from the hyperkinetic opening 20 minutes or so, this one's quite touching and a joy to behold. they picked the two perfect actors to star in this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
7th
Everybody was talking about this until it opened & people started seeing it. The beginning is an exhausting blender edit bonanza which finally settles down a bit about the time the nausea is making me want to leave. There are costumes & dancing, not that you ever get to see any because the screen is filled with split second edits or giant heads. Nicole does well, in fact the acting is good, the movie just rots. Every scene is played out a full 10 minutes too long.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
51
23rd
I don't want to have to sit through a movie like this, but the scene when Ewan shows off his pipes and the whole city lights up is special stuff. Ignore the lyrics in the second verse of that song and you'll do just fine.
Rated 27 Jan 2017
25
13th
Tapped out after 12 minutes.
Rated 28 Oct 2007
95
92nd
Musicals are usually pretty much hit or miss with me and this one is a definitely a Hit. Jim Broadbent really owns this movie, He gets to show his skills as the owner of the Moulin Rouge being both hilarious and grim. Highlight being Broadbent's Zidler singing Like a Virgin to Roxburgh's the Duke.
Rated 27 Aug 2010
62
50th
McGregor is likeable in this movie. It's not bad for a musical
Rated 12 May 2016
7
73rd
Colourful, imaginative and visually entertaining, but quite superficial with a timeless but predictable plot. The soundtrack can be a bit hit or miss. Entertaining.
Rated 25 Dec 2010
0
12th
Baz Luhrmann's razzle-dazzle reconstruction of Gay Paree on Australian sound stages and inside computers. Nothing, no matter how overdesigned, overdressed, and overdecorated, is held onto for an adequate appraisal. Everything is handled as a hot potato. And the easy-come-easy-go juggling act takes on a rough resemblance to post-Satyricon Fellini filtered through MTV.
Rated 08 Nov 2007
92
95th
Everything was perfect: cinematography, acting, music...I cried a bit actually.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
96
93rd
An epic love story and a fantastic musical set in Paris, if you can get through the first twenty minutes often grating frantic camera-work, you're in for a marvelous film.
Rated 18 Dec 2007
68
18th
Music annoyed me.
Rated 04 Jan 2019
70
0th
A great film with some beautiful twists and turns, not quite my style of film but there are some great moments I love.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
39
15th
a few good songs few lackluster, nice visuals but it Came across as awkward in it's attempt to be broadway. Plus the horrible plot, not very likable characters the movie unbearable for me. (and yes, I do like musicals) If your someone who wished they could tell Romeo and Juliet to get real you won't like the movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
I don't like musicals, but I love this movie. The whole film is a non-stop parade of music and emotion that overwhelms you (in a good way).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
56th
I don't care what anyone says, I really like this movie.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
97
93rd
Luhrmann makes me love this..even though I hate musicals
Rated 26 Dec 2007
95
90th
A. Maze. Ing. Great music, great acting, and very good storyline. Wonderful mix of 1800's France and today's music.
Rated 06 Mar 2009
95
78th
Great great romantic musical!
Rated 19 Feb 2017
65
42nd
A barrage of colours and sounds distracts from but also sets apart the age-old tale of star-crossed lovers. Some moments rise above the mess, others are lost to it, but one way or another it is always its own, singular film.
Rated 01 Feb 2016
88
27th
My girlfriend made me watch this movie. It wasn't to bad. I enjoyed it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
94th
One of my all time favorite movies. Romance, drama, comedy, dancing, singing. Clever use of recycled pop songs. Great acting, wonderful sets.
Rated 21 Nov 2013
24
9th
SPOILERS Terrible pacing, horrendous acting and story. The only redeeming quality was the art design but there was barely any time to admire it between all the rapid cuts. Songs are terrible to meh, and all over the place. The plot is insanely predictable and it doesn't help that they have the most obvious foreshadowing when the entire plot is pitched as a show, then someone asks "DOES SOMEONE DIE?". As if the audience can't remember the character that coughs up blood every scene. Clever.
Rated 09 Dec 2013
70
77th
Moulin Rouge! might or might not be a great film, but it's ambitious and absolutely worth seeing regardless, just to say that you have done so. It's a film where overproduced musical numbers fill the screen more often than anything else, shot with bright colors, a great number of different camera angles, and as many edits as your typical music video. But it all makes for a unique experience that livens up a story that you've seen before.
Rated 03 Oct 2007
77
60th
Good....really!
Rated 01 Apr 2010
70
25th
I'm not too impressed with how the songs were incorporated into the story line, but I loved the songs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
93rd
Visually stunning and bold. I loved it!
Rated 23 Nov 2016
75
15th
Colourful and visually spectacular. A kind of niche song and dance film i my opinion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
82nd
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Rated 16 Sep 2007
91
99th
Nice musical with a great soundtrack. Love it...
Rated 01 Oct 2021
80
64th
To be a 2001 movie the editing is spectacular (even tho some sound effects are way over the top), fancy and avant-gard imho. The mash up of totally different covers and music styles is pleasant but rather distracting in some moments, balanced by a great acting performance provided by the entire cast, which is a quite rare event. Enjoyable overall
Rated 05 Aug 2010
8
91st
by the time, i didn't feel good while i was watching it...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
93rd
Fun and energetic. Good romantic story line, great singing, wonderful & colorful imagery, and familiar music all make for a worthwhile movie.
Rated 30 Dec 2015
50
27th
se a nicole kidman desse mais um gritinho nesse filme eu acho que eu incadia a tela e socava ela
Rated 23 Sep 2011
100
96th
Eurdicye and Orpheus, Musical satire, visual candy. Wonderful.
Rated 23 Aug 2015
80
81st
I really liked it!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
87th
This is a very ecclectic movie that seems to have a strong love-it or hate-it response... I happen to love it. I thought it was entertaining, well casted, and moved along very well. I'd definately recommend it.
Rated 21 Mar 2008
85
65th
The first time I saw this, I almost walked out of the theater. Now it is one of my favorite movies. It is actually romantic, if you have a heart you might cry.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
66
18th
There are many fun production numbers and it has several wonderful covers and montages of well-known songs. In the end, though, it is a bit overblown.
Rated 20 Jan 2007
90
99th
great movie
Rated 17 Nov 2007
70
33rd
Pretty & I have to say, I enjoyed the music.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
76
50th
A love-it-or-hate-it experience, Moulin Rouge is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it's also daring in its vision and wildly original.
Rated 04 Sep 2023
59
31st
From how much people spoke about this back in the day, I was expecting more. The first 15-30 minutes are hard to get through with all of the flashes and screams and cartoon noises. I thought I was watching some parody of the movie at first. I get the idea behind it was to deconstruct this and that and make La Bohème new and bombastic. It just wasn't my cup of tea in the song choice, the singing voices, the over use of comedic clownery, and so on. It did look pretty, but to me it was not enough
Rated 27 Feb 2022
26
17th
The Like a Virgin number was fantastic but everything else was like watching someone vomit up Midori in an alley, insisting that it's absinthe in between retches.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
100
93rd
Beautiful movie with fun characters and great music.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
70th
one of the first modern movies where the cast sings their own parts. uses nearly every cliche in the book and still grabs you
Rated 05 Sep 2020
2
7th
The year is 1899, and I don't care.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
53rd
a feast for the eyes
Rated 22 Mar 2008
15
1st
Ten promisng minutes lead into the officvial demise of Baz Luhrman's film career. Just making something loud and shiny doesn't give it substance.

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