Moulin Rouge!

  • 2001


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Positive Reviews 92
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Average Rating 3.7/5
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2.0
As the courtesan Satine, Nicole Kidman has an accomplished whiplash dominatrix style but not, perhaps, the eccentric dynamism of a true star. EW
4.4
While it might be most convenient to see it from the beginning, it hardly makes any difference; walk in at any moment and youll quickly know who is go .. Rogerebert
4.5
If it lacks the emotional punch of Luhrmanns earlier films, and drags towards the end, it is still great fun. Time Out
4.5
Its a wonderful postmodern hug of a movie, and never once do you not know youre watching a movie.
3.5
Or the fact that Moulin Rouge isnt about anything, much less the contemplation of the bohemians professed contemplation of truth, beauty and love.
4.0
If you allow yourself to go with it all the way, its a shockingly fun ride.
5.0
Nicole Kidman is absolutely stunning in this film . . . MacGregor is equally charismatic and heartbreaking . . . has the rare ability to stir every em .. E Film Critic
3.8
Director Baz Luhrman handles every scene in Moulin Rouge with the subtlety of a Hunter Thompson/Liberace acid trip. Wear edit screen. E Film Critic
4.5
This one seems to be dividing people into those who adore it and those who are indifferent. Count me among the former. E Film Critic
3.8
When its over youll be left with nothing but admiration for Luhrmanns seemingly boundless creativity. E Film Critic
3.8
Some of the spew is gorgeous and some is absolute ecstatic movie magic, but its spew nonetheless.It never stops. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
Kidman and McGregor have that rare thing, real chemistry, and each gives a superb, profoundly moving performance.
4.5
Then theres John Leguisamo, the perennial cinematic clown, whos most notable roles so far have been as second tier video game characters and psychotic .. Cinema Blend
4.0
This movie works because it enraptures its energy, love, style and wonderful set designs with solid acting, captivating song sequences and a love stor .. JoBlo
5.0
And if all this romanticism describes you well, then what are you waiting for Spirituality And Practice
3.2
The spectacle of the film is the only substance offered, and its made sumptuously beautiful for the eye to feast on. Sover
3.8
At times, its even touching.Some of this has to do with the actors. ReelViews
2.5
What a piece of work is Luhrmann!.He cant stage a scene for a couple, but handles a mob of tango dancers with apparently effortless aplomb. Tv Guide
3.5
Yet a sense of timelessness and irony free romance make this a winner. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
The club is decorated with lavish art direction and occupied with characters in grand costumes. Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
The are cracks in the kitsch that keeps this extravagant musical from greatness.
1.9
The end result is as disastrous and pointless an adaptation as one can easily recall, and its ultimately impossible not to wonder just what Luhrmann o .. Reel Film Reviews
3.8
Still, it is a marvelous looking film with some great musical numbers. Lariat
3.0
But it was so carefully orchestrated that it turns out to be brilliant.There is emotion, weird humor and musical splendor to spare. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Despite a nice beginning, director Baz Luhrmanns attempt to resurrect the screen musical only buries it deepermangled by wild, choppy editing and smot .. News Review
4.0
Review Our Score by Andrew Collins This musical drama represents the fruit of four years labour for director Baz Luhrmann and brings what he calls his .. Radio Times
3.0
Yet, beyond a few recent attempts of reinvigorating the format and notwithstanding the animated versions, the cinematic musical is something of a rare .. Screen It
5.0
Viewers who go along for the ride will be rewarded with one of the most involving and moving films in years.You leave the cinema feeling like youve ju .. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Mines the twentieth century to construct a musical extravaganza totally out of time with its narrative world. And it works, most of the time. Pop Matters
2.0
Breath taking in parts, yet at times embarrassing and clumsy, its a film youll either love or hate. View London
2.5
John Leguizamo is a pure embarrassment as a lispingly fey Toulouse Lautrec. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Unfortunately, theres a lot more to filmmaking than just taking risks, and despite the amount of sheer invention that went into it, this is a movie th .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
Operatic in scope, the film assaults our senses with the sumptuous music, costumes, sets and story. Internet Reviews
3.8
The film features a standout performance by Nicole Kidman in a role that seemed made for her. Internet Reviews
4.5
The lushness of this film left me tingling and its lush in every way imaginable: emotionally, visually, musically.
2.0
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5.0
Its been called postmodernist in the way it compacts numerous contrasting styles and disparate strands, in the manner of a garbage machine crushing ev .. Guardian
2.5
This movie, though blessed with some stunning architectural design, never pays its audience the compliment of giving them the time and space to look a .. Guardian
4.5
But for those of you are open to new ideas executed in highly energetic and original ways, youll be in for a treat. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
Sheer cinematic artistry comes through loud and clear in Moulin Rouge!.Its an outrageously creative film. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
4.5
Moulin Rouge will not be surpassed this year for an enticing, innovative and joyous film going experience. Daily Mail
4.0
Its rich visuals sometimes diminished the impact of the performers, especially in the final number, which could have been much better. Eye For Film
4.5
Moulin Rouge is a seductive and original film, a turbocharged tribute to romanticism.
1.5
CO2, however, is a harmless natural substance, so CO2 extraction doesnt result in residual solvent contamination. Observer
3.0
Moulin Rouge is admirable if only for experimenting in a genre many have left for dead Flim Threet
4.0
Watching her commit herself body and soul to Luhrmanns bizarre vision makes it easy to overlook the films structural deficiencies and its tendency to .. Bbc
4.0
They defined la belle, la perfectly swell romance.Even the assault of rock n roll, which divided pop music into kid stuff and easy listening, didnt pu .. Time
4.4
Musicals are already a hard sell in this cynical day and age, let alone one that dares to take the genre to even greater escapist extremes. Mr Brown Movies
5.0
A trippy carnival ride through sensory overload and non stop visual marvels, it is a wildly imaginative and sincerely audacious motion picture that ha .. The Movie Boy
4.0
Captain Marvel release date, cast, powers, trailer, poster, and everything else you need to know Feature Get ready for Captain Marvel, the first MCU m .. Total Film
3.5
You can go with it or resist it, be exhilarated or worn out. But forgetting the experience is not one of your options. Calendar Live
4.4
A shiny sparkling pinwheel of a production Moulin Rouge might be the most gorgeous movie youll ever lay eyes upon. Hollywood
3.0
His naive, boy next door charm is cumulatively ingratiating and he sings his silly love songs with an unaffected sincerity that carries much of the pi .. Seattle Pi
5.0
Moulin Rouge is a cinematic joyride that engages your eyes more than your heart, but its one hell of a ride. Cnn
3.8
Definitely a case of style over substance. But what style! And what fun. Spliced Wire
5.0
Big Screen Spectacular Apart from the considerable energy of the film, Moulin Rouge offers some stunning visual effects. Movie Habit
4.5
What one takes away from it is a powerful impression of Luhrmann as a technically dexterous visual virtuoso. Boxoffice Magazine
4.0
The considerable quirkiness and inventiveness win out, as does the fairytale romance.
3.8
But that doesnt mean that it doesnt work as part of his extremist style of storytelling and entertainment. Varia Gate
5.0
Dreamlike in its visuals, this movie is a world apart from anything else out there right now. Three Movie Buffs
3.8
The cuts lengthen, the bumbling gives way to juicy drama and eccentric humor. Ross Anthony
4.4
Moulin operates with both the precision and crazy adornments of a cuckoo clock, and what couldve been a migraine becomes a film so visceral and enchan .. The Filmy Ap
5.0
One of the most exciting pieces of filmmaking to hit theaters in a long time. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
Baz Luhrmanns deliriously energetic, promiscuously postmodern, tragicomical musical Moulin Rouge starts at such a frenetic level I thought it was goin .. News Week
3.0
The spectacle of the film is the only substance offered, and its made sumptuously beautiful for the eye to feast on. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
5.0
Its hard to prioritize which elements I like most about this bizarre and altogether incredible production. Film Quips Online
4.5
Vibrant, luxurious, full of razzle dazzle fantasy and a delicious visual feast, yes, but watching it is rather like devouring a box of expensive choco .. What So
4.5
A genuinely exhilarating experience. Moulin Rouge is like the best party ever, to the power of 10. Film 4
3.0
Moulin Rouge! is a failure: a towering monument of wasted potential, of lost opportunity, of good ideas gone bad and bad ideas gone amok. Decent Films
3.0
The need to have its cake and eat it too is what ultimately undoes Moulin Rouge despite its admirable qualities. Flip Side Archive
1.5
Textbook postmodernism at its worst, a relentless pastiche of pop cultural sounds and representations sutured into the service of a clich. Bfi
4.0
Moulin Rouge! is a movie that works hard to earn that exclamation point after it. Movie Metropolis
3.0
It plunges bravely into the realm of absurdity and emerges an exhaustingly exhilarating experience. For sheer audacity, it is unmatched this year. Film Blather
4.5
Thats what this two hour workout for the senses is all about: exploring, embracing and exploding all the cliches of the musical comedy genre. ... walk .. James Sanford on Film
4.5
In short, Kidman and McGregor shine like diamonds in the sky, proving once again that at least in movies, there is no greater thing than to love and b ..
5.0
Moulin Rouge may not be easily classifiable, but it is daring and artistic. It is also one of the best pictures of the year. Aisle Seat
0.5
Like being stuck inside a kaleidoscope for two hours while a madman plays a calliope next to your ear. Vulture
4.5
Then theres the score which is fantastic with some great songs redone in some imaginative ways. Dark Horizons
4.0
The sets and costumes are incredible, as well as the editing and camerawork.But be forewarned: this is a movie MUSICAL. Need Coffee
5.0
You could call it real life animalism, but I guess the more rational answer lies in two extraordinary performances in the middle of a film that amply .. Films Nobs
5.0
The film isnt so much a reinvention of the musical genre as a reassertion of it. Movie Martyr
2.0
Its still a one of a kind, well give it that. But its sense of fun is so relentless and excessive, it all ends up being extremely tedious and shallow. Little White Lies
3.0
Gurgling through all of Luhrmanns intricate pipery is real, unabashed emotion this movie not only loves its audience, it loves entertaining them with .. Nicks Flick Picks
3.8
A film as unpredictable as the love it celebrates you keep falling in and out of this giddy affair. Globe and Mail
0.5
More likely, hes trying to conceal the films essential banality and ineptitude. Boston Phoenix
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. I Film
3.0
The story is not fresh.Its a classically melodramatic love tragedy, blown up by Lurhmann into a spectacularly exaggerated musical farce. About Film
3.5
The musical numbers take you to a place youve never been, the dialog reminds you that Luhrmann doesnt have anything new to say just a new way of stick .. Gost Dog
4.5
The music is fun, familiar, and most importantly not forced. When characters break into song it doesnt seem quite as akward as it does in the standard .. Supercala.com
1.5
Moulin Rouge is an assault on the senses. Everything here is over the top. You may find it pleasant, but you will almost certainly find it exhausting. San Diego Metropolitan
3.0
A deeply flawed picture whose ambitions are provocative enough that it qualifies as a must see. Deep Focus
3.0
A vociferously overblown spectacle that unites a classical musical form with Luhrmanns obsessive pop culture pilfering and whirligig stylistic pastich ..
3.8
Moulin Rouge fills the screen with wit and joy and sorrow untempered by the dry, self conscious cool of most modern films. Its bravery alone earns rew ..
1.5
Its all very festive, like a party you didnt really want to go to but then cant leave once you get there. Sacramento Bee
4.5
The colors and songs all come together to form a movie that is like no other before it. Seattle Times
5.0
The greatest thing youll ever learn is to love and be loved in return a great line from a great movie. 3 Black Chicks
5.0
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
2.0
A kaleidoscope of color and choreography a glittering pop opera... rich in detail and imagination. Entertainment Today
4.5
Yes, its over the top, but thats appropriate for a film that embodies the big emotions of a stage musical. Phantom Tollbooth
5.0
Baz Luhrmann has created the most innovative movie musical since, well, his last one William Shakespeares Romeo + Juliet. Courier-Journal (Louisvill ..
3.1
The breakneck edits, freakish costumes, eccentric sets and matte effects come across like Fellini orchestrating a rave party. Lawrence Journal-World
3.0
enough Mardi Gras glitter, fast cutting movement, and garish color to get anti musical people to forget they are really watching a musical! Toxic Universe
3.0
If one is able to give oneself over to the heady mix of improbable fantasy that Luhrman paints with his broad brush, MOULIN ROUGE can be something aki .. Mixed Reviews
2.0
Moulin Rouge quickly turns into the nightmare equivalent of spinning on a merry go round at 100 miles an hour. Movie Mantz
4.5
Saturday Night Live has already made fun of the film for using songs from the 70s and 80s, but the reason it ends up working so well is that Luhrmann ..
0.5
When youre a visionary, theres a lot of stuff you dont have to do. In These Times
1.0
Tiffany Cavegn uses a sharp tool to clean up a students cupcake decoration made out of chocolate and edible wax, during a baking session, part of the .. Ent Twin Cities
5.0
...the Star Wars of romantic musicals, reinventing and revitalizing the genre in one gutsy burst of cinematic glam and joy. Upcoming Movies
5.0
Its love of their material that makes two actors shine brighter than ever as movie stars.Its love of the musical genre that inspires a great director .. Cine Scene
4.5
The new versions of these classic songs refresh the words and accentuate the harmony of their meaning.
2.0
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1.5
In the end the soundtrack medleys all too concretely recall those old bouncing ball sing along movies.
3.1
As equally obnoxious, headache inducing, trite and pointless as it is exhilirating and downright fierce.



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