Moulin Rouge!
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A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.
What critics thought
Luhrmann's maximalist musical provoked genuine critical division: admirers found its operatic energy and style exhilarating, while skeptics argued the relentless spectacle crowds out any organic emotion. McGregor and Kidman's performances and the film's sheer audacity drew consistent attention, even from those who found the whole thing overwhelming — and popular audiences have rated it more warmly over time than many critics initially did.
“both stars hurl themselves into the movie's reckless spirit, unafraid of looking foolish, adroitly attuned to Luhrmann's abrupt swings from farce to tragedy. (And both sing well.)”
David Ansen·Newsweek
“the film is undeniably rousing, but there is not a single moment of organic excitement because Mr. Luhrmann is so busy splicing bits from other films”
The New York Times
“not gonna be for all tastes”
All Things Considered
Accolades
Genres
Drama, Musical, Romance
Cast & Crew
Baz LuhrmannDirector
Ewan McGregorChristian
Nicole KidmanSatine
John LeguizamoToulouse-Lautrec
Jim BroadbentHarold Zidler
Richard RoxburghThe Duke
Garry McDonaldThe Doctor
Jacek KomanThe Unconscious Argentinean
Matthew WhittetSatie
Kerry WalkerMarie
Caroline O'ConnorNini Legs in the Air
Christine AnuArabia
Natalie MendozaChina Doll
Craig ArmstrongComposer
Craig PearceWriter
Donald McAlpineCinematographyMoulin Rouge!
A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.
What critics thought
Luhrmann's maximalist musical provoked genuine critical division: admirers found its operatic energy and style exhilarating, while skeptics argued the relentless spectacle crowds out any organic emotion. McGregor and Kidman's performances and the film's sheer audacity drew consistent attention, even from those who found the whole thing overwhelming — and popular audiences have rated it more warmly over time than many critics initially did.
“both stars hurl themselves into the movie's reckless spirit, unafraid of looking foolish, adroitly attuned to Luhrmann's abrupt swings from farce to tragedy. (And both sing well.)”
David Ansen·Newsweek
“the film is undeniably rousing, but there is not a single moment of organic excitement because Mr. Luhrmann is so busy splicing bits from other films”
The New York Times
“not gonna be for all tastes”
All Things Considered
Accolades
Genres
Drama, Musical, Romance
Cast & Crew
Baz LuhrmannDirectorEwan McGregorChristianNicole KidmanSatineJohn LeguizamoToulouse-LautrecJim BroadbentHarold ZidlerRichard RoxburghThe DukeGarry McDonaldThe DoctorJacek KomanThe Unconscious ArgentineanMatthew WhittetSatieKerry WalkerMarieCaroline O'ConnorNini Legs in the AirChristine AnuArabiaNatalie MendozaChina DollCraig ArmstrongComposerCraig PearceWriterDonald McAlpineCinematographyRent & Buy