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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)
Directed by:
Baz LuhrmannMoulin 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 26 Aug 2019
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
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 14 Aug 2007
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 03 Aug 2011
Rated 27 Mar 2007
81
95th
For 2 hours it was well worth believing all we need is love, neons and dazzlement.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
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 14 Aug 2007
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 02 Jan 2007
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 07 Dec 2019
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 25 Jan 2010
Rated 27 Jan 2010
8
79th
"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 27 Jan 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
88th
An extraordinary production of sheer delight.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
83rd
Mind-numbingly original film, a pleasure to all sense, except three.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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
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 14 Aug 2007
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 08 Sep 2008
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 25 Jan 2012
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 13 Apr 2008
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 01 Dec 2019
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 14 Jul 2007
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 17 Jan 2009
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 20 Aug 2008
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 16 Dec 2010
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 09 Jun 2008
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 29 May 2015
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 14 Aug 2007
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 27 Sep 2015
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 24 Sep 2008
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 04 Mar 2014
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
5th
This film is torture for anyone who has any affinity for music.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 03 May 2011
90
73rd
A hugely stylish and bold musical almost to an exhausting degree.
Rated 03 May 2011
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 14 Aug 2007
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 04 Oct 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
56th
I don't care what anyone says, I really like this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 30 Aug 2010
97
93rd
Luhrmann makes me love this..even though I hate musicals
Rated 30 Aug 2010
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 07 Feb 2008
Rated 30 Apr 2021
85
58th
If Nicole Kidman could kindly step on me, that'd be nice.
Rated 30 Apr 2021
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
Rated 17 Jun 2009
64
37th
Has some marvelous sing and dance acts, even though this really isn't my thing.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
3rd
Well, Baz Luhrmann is 0 for 2 after that awful Romeo and Juliet abomination.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
76th
Somehow this is a great movie. On paper, it probably sounded like the worst movie ever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 27 Aug 2010
62
50th
McGregor is likeable in this movie. It's not bad for a musical
Rated 27 Aug 2010
Rated 02 Apr 2008
90
93rd
I don't care what anyone says anymore. I love this movie. I love it.
Rated 02 Apr 2008
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 12 Jul 2008
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 12 May 2016
Rated 08 Nov 2007
92
95th
Everything was perfect: cinematography, acting, music...I cried a bit actually.
Rated 08 Nov 2007
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 14 Aug 2007
Rated 07 Dec 2017
70
37th
A stunning blend of genres that looks and feels exactly like the play they are performing - exciting.
Rated 07 Dec 2017
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 27 Jul 2011
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 04 Jan 2019
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
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 17 May 2016
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 14 Aug 2007
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 31 Jan 2010
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 14 Aug 2007
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
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 24 Jan 2012
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
87th
only movie that can pull off the exclamation mark
Rated 14 Aug 2007
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 28 Oct 2007
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 02 Mar 2008
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 25 Dec 2010
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 13 Nov 2011
Rated 23 Sep 2008
62
13th
This kind of hyperventilating, stylized style, makes me a bit nauseous and agitated.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
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 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
80th
A great musical, so fun to watch. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 11 Sep 2007
70
15th
Kind of like breaking a French pinnatta open with your face.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
Rated 19 May 2007
100
91st
The best musical ever made.
Rated 19 May 2007
Rated 08 Oct 2007
25
15th
The actors seem what are crazy, all the time, common sense has no logic not even. It is movie for people who really likes musicals.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
Rated 21 Sep 2010
45
13th
A musical for people who hate music.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
Rated 12 Oct 2009
80
86th
Borderline hysterical, but highly entertaining post-moderen mash-up.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 21 Aug 2012
15
0th
Any movie that turns Smells Like Teen Spirit into a showtune needs to burn.
Rated 21 Aug 2012
Rated 05 Sep 2020
2
7th
The year is 1899, and I don't care.
Rated 05 Sep 2020
Rated 03 Feb 2022
76
61st
Not as good as Romeo and Juliet in any aspect, but worth it if you're a fan of that Luhrman style, though it lacks story and acting. Found the 2nd half a real drag.
Rated 03 Feb 2022
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
22nd
Not bad, but certainly not the modern masterpiece people seem to want to call it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 03 Aug 2008
5
1st
Never been so annoyed in a movie theater before
Rated 03 Aug 2008
Rated 02 Mar 2008
51
21st
# 973
Rated 02 Mar 2008
Rated 07 Jul 2010
77
70th
what happens when one experiences a really bad acid trip involving singing hookers and a storyline that has more holes than swiss cheese...yes, this description is more interesting than the movie itself.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
Rated 01 Dec 2010
25
61st
"As equally obnoxious, headache-inducing, trite and pointless as it is exhilirating and downright fierce." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 01 Dec 2010
Rated 16 Sep 2017
22
11th
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Rated 16 Sep 2017
Rated 29 Jul 2008
35
11th
Another flick that is arguably more famous on the internet for the Nostalgia Critic review of it than of its own merits. A guilty pleasure for some, a charisma vacuum for me. I understand the appeal of films like this, but honestly, it just seemed like an excuse to create a slutty music video.
Rated 29 Jul 2008
Rated 29 Mar 2010
95
0th
É a reinvenção do musical. É divertido, romântico e prova que a música pode inspirar a vida de qualquer um.
Rated 29 Mar 2010
Rated 23 Feb 2019
75
56th
Like an adrenaline shot of colour, music and emotion (overwrought at times), the film works kinda nicely.
Rated 23 Feb 2019
Rated 17 Oct 2007
30
18th
A musical...kinda average despite all the awards.
Rated 17 Oct 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
87th
Way, way over the top musical that doesn't have a single truly original piece of music featured. It's still great fun.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 18 Mar 2011
25
5th
The most annoying musical I have ever watched. And that's saying something.
Rated 18 Mar 2011
Rated 29 Sep 2008
100
79th
BEST FILM EVER MADE IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE WORLD MILKY WAY ALL THE SHIZZ!!! WATCH IT NOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Rated 29 Sep 2008
Rated 17 Sep 2014
70
62nd
I might have hated this movie were I in a different frame of mind when watching. Like an acid trip in places, which is not normally my thing, but I liked the chemistry of the main actors and the music
Rated 17 Sep 2014
Rated 29 Jan 2008
85
17th
i love nicole kidman in all the roles she played
Rated 29 Jan 2008
Rated 31 Jul 2009
42
31st
Visually a success, and generally mildly entertaining. But just doesn't push my buttons!
Rated 31 Jul 2009
Rated 14 Aug 2007
25
3rd
It's like being force-fed Technicolor vomit at a Parisian-themed karaoke bar. That is as much praise as I can muster for this trash.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 30 Jan 2011
84
94th
One of the most creative and original movies, let alone a musical. The only bad thing is that none of the songs were original, although the covers were great.
Rated 30 Jan 2011
Rated 11 Jun 2007
98
99th
Everything about it makes me happy, and I don't know why.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
Rated 06 Jul 2010
1
21st
I have a crush on Nicole Kidman. I envy the beautiful curtain of her divine coralloid hair. I envy her long legs. I envy her - wait, this was a movie?
Rated 06 Jul 2010
Rated 15 Jan 2009
70
28th
Luved it! good acting and singing very enjoyable musical/romance
Rated 15 Jan 2009
Rated 30 Jul 2012
2
46th
Some good moments with McGregor but I wouldn't go back to it.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
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