Moulin Rouge

pritchke · 06-19-2003, 01:18 PM

OK, saw a preview for this movie so I bought the DVD thinking it was good.

When I put the DVD in I was like what the hell have I purchased. It was a bloody musical. I started to laugh I am not sure if it was because I had purchased a musical, or the shenanigans that was going on.

Anyway I decided to give it a chance and watched the entire thing. I am not usually into musicals but I have to say I was impressed with the overall story, and it was quite moving, witty, and funny. A great movie to watch and add to my collection. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Aviehenda · 06-19-2003, 01:54 PM

I think the movie is quite good too. Was a bit suprised when I first saw it, with the musical thing and all. I didn't even know Nicole Kidman could sing.. =)

shadowhound · 06-20-2003, 01:34 AM

Own it on video [img]smile.gif[/img]
Very good

DameonRules · 06-20-2003, 06:24 AM

<font color=green>I thought the movie was funny. expecially when nicole kidman and obiwan kenobi kept trying not to get caught in thier shinanagins with the duke. also i think that obiwan and nicole have great voices.</font>

Kaltia · 06-20-2003, 06:51 AM

Ewan McGregor, not Obi-wan *Cackles at the *images* that conjures. Oh, the images!

pritchke · 06-20-2003, 01:15 PM

I heard that George saw Obi-wan sing and plans to do episode 3 as a musical.

One of the scenes is a battle between The Count and Yoda, in the middle of the fight they break out in to song.

There is also a seen were Jar Jar breaks into song in the senate. The song ends with Jar Jar getting blown to bits.

I think it might have potential as a musical.

Azred · 06-21-2003, 09:18 PM

<font color = lightgreen>Moulin Rouge is one of the best movies to be made in the last 10 years, at least. The story is very compelling, the characters are sympathetic (well, except for the Duke, but you're supposed to dislike him, anyway), the musical score/soundtrack is second-to-none (Oscar-winning, in fact), as are the costuming and coreography. It retains is freshness despite repeated viewings, of that I can assure you. [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img]

Moulin Rouge will be recorded in the annals of movie history as the launching point for the Silver Age of big-budget musicals.

If I must compare it versus Chicago, Moulin Rouge does rank as the better musical. Nothing against Chicago, mind you.</font>

Timber Loftis · 06-23-2003, 04:14 PM

While I liked both Moulin Rouge and Chicago, I thought Moulin's inclusion of 80's hit song cliches was campy and, well, cliche. In the end, it had plenty of spark and was great, though.

I think the Silver Age of the movie musicals goes back a bit further... Madonna was amazing as Eva Peron, and Tantonio Tanteras can sing wonderfully. I haven't seen the remake of Les Mis, but I assume it's a musical.

Go see Down With Love to see Obi-wan and Renee Zellweiger singing together -- in a song or two. It's NOT a musical, though.

[ 06-23-2003, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ]

johnny · 06-24-2003, 03:16 PM

Hm..dunno. I've been to the Moulin Rouge twice, and i remember it was a whole lot more classy than the circusacts they performed in the movie. Maybe this is how the producers would like to see the Moulin Rouge, but it's defenitely nothing like that.

[ 06-24-2003, 03:16 PM: Message edited by: johnny ]

06-20-2003, 01:34 AM	#3
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 39 Posts: 3,281	Own it on video [img]smile.gif[/img] Very good __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

06-20-2003, 06:24 AM	#4
DameonRules Manshoon Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: San Diego Age: 43 Posts: 245	<font color=green>I thought the movie was funny. expecially when nicole kidman and obiwan kenobi kept trying not to get caught in thier shinanagins with the duke. also i think that obiwan and nicole have great voices.</font> __________________ \"Find\'em hot Leave\'em Wet!\" Fires of course. The Creed of Firefighters

06-20-2003, 06:51 AM	#5
Kaltia Jack Burton Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Canterbury, England Age: 37 Posts: 5,817	Ewan McGregor, not Obi-wan Cackles at the images* that conjures. Oh, the images! __________________ The wolf is as cunning as he is ferocious; once he's had a taste of flesh then nothing else will do.

06-21-2003, 09:18 PM	#7
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	<font color = lightgreen>Moulin Rouge is one of the best movies to be made in the last 10 years, at least. The story is very compelling, the characters are sympathetic (well, except for the Duke, but you're supposed to dislike him, anyway), the musical score/soundtrack is second-to-none (Oscar-winning, in fact), as are the costuming and coreography. It retains is freshness despite repeated viewings, of that I can assure you. [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img] Moulin Rouge will be recorded in the annals of movie history as the launching point for the Silver Age of big-budget musicals. If I must compare it versus Chicago, Moulin Rouge does rank as the better musical. Nothing against Chicago, mind you.</font> __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

06-23-2003, 04:14 PM	#8
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	While I liked both Moulin Rouge and Chicago, I thought Moulin's inclusion of 80's hit song cliches was campy and, well, cliche. In the end, it had plenty of spark and was great, though. I think the Silver Age of the movie musicals goes back a bit further... Madonna was amazing as Eva Peron, and Tantonio Tanteras can sing wonderfully. I haven't seen the remake of Les Mis, but I assume it's a musical. Go see Down With Love to see Obi-wan and Renee Zellweiger singing together -- in a song or two. It's NOT a musical, though. [ 06-23-2003, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: Timber Loftis ] __________________

06-19-2003, 01:18 PM	#1
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	OK, saw a preview for this movie so I bought the DVD thinking it was good. When I put the DVD in I was like what the hell have I purchased. It was a bloody musical. I started to laugh I am not sure if it was because I had purchased a musical, or the shenanigans that was going on. Anyway I decided to give it a chance and watched the entire thing. I am not usually into musicals but I have to say I was impressed with the overall story, and it was quite moving, witty, and funny. A great movie to watch and add to my collection. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

06-19-2003, 01:54 PM	#2
Aviehenda Dungeon Master Join Date: September 21, 2002 Location: Norway Age: 42 Posts: 58	I think the movie is quite good too. Was a bit suprised when I first saw it, with the musical thing and all. I didn't even know Nicole Kidman could sing.. =)

06-20-2003, 01:15 PM	#6
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	I heard that George saw Obi-wan sing and plans to do episode 3 as a musical. One of the scenes is a battle between The Count and Yoda, in the middle of the fight they break out in to song. There is also a seen were Jar Jar breaks into song in the senate. The song ends with Jar Jar getting blown to bits. I think it might have potential as a musical.

06-24-2003, 03:16 PM	#9
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Hm..dunno. I've been to the Moulin Rouge twice, and i remember it was a whole lot more classy than the circusacts they performed in the movie. Maybe this is how the producers would like to see the Moulin Rouge, but it's defenitely nothing like that. [ 06-24-2003, 03:16 PM: Message edited by: johnny ] __________________

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