Well, among the musicals of certain importance, I would at least mention the most significant one ("Singin' in the Rain"). Then, it should also be said that the musical is a genre of considerable respect; from Gene Kelly to Fred Astaire, certain musical numbers are real works of art, and the first sound film in the history of cinema was a musical ("The Jazz Singer," 1927). In short, the musical is a fantastic genre; discussing it in three lines and relegating it to a simple introduction is at least debatable. That said, "Moulin Rouge!" doesn't even rank among the top 50 musicals of all time; it's a kitschy spectacle, quite entertaining, cheerful, a good pastime, but certainly not great cinema.
I can’t stand musicals, as I mentioned regarding Sweeney Todd, so I approached this one with skepticism. However, I must say I found it very entertaining, thanks in part to the clever choice of famous pop/rock songs and the way the lyrics were woven into the dialogues. The plot itself is that of a classic 19th-century melodrama, but overall, it’s quite enjoyable. I would rate it three and a half stars.
Poletti, putting me to discuss musicals in a review of a film that is not completely a musical is debatable. What do you want? An applause for your extraordinary knowledge on the subject? As I said, I hate musicals and have never wanted (nor had the chance, by the way) to binge on them. Think what you want of the film.
Masterpiece, in my opinion; the soundtrack is marvelous. My sister is in love with it, and she's infected me. As for Kidman, she’s among the best actresses in today's landscape and, moreover, she’s as beautiful as the sun. A great movie, absolutely a great movie.
Splendid. The broke writer and the beautiful, fragile ballerina, the languid Paris of the turn of the century, the best of Toulouse-Lautrec, the parties, the dances, the Belle Époque, the glittering costumes, breathtaking sets (if I’m not mistaken, they won the Oscar), and then the spectacular reimagined soundtrack... the interpretation of 'Roxanne' is one of the most emotional moments I remember when jealousy overcomes everything. I had this idea in my head for a while; you did a good job, I would have added a bit of sparkle for Ewan :)
I hate musicals!!! In fact, I've never seen one and I don't think I could... Kidman, I don't know... I can't really see her as a great actress in general, but I might be wrong....
The staging is very beautiful, the story is heartbreaking and touches the heart, but the music didn't convince me, I mean the reworkings of the songs. Then Ewan McGregor... I don't know... I see him a bit out of place... I think Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet is superior. Anyone who has doubts about Kidman's talent should watch Portrait of a Lady by Jane Campion, To Die For by Gus Van Sant, The Others by Alejandro Amenábar, and, in the role of Virginia Woolf, The Hours by Stephen Daldry.
ziobestia, if you are very young I recommend you watch Da Morire and The Others first, the other two might have the effect of the tsetse fly on you, which means a lot of sleepiness :-)
The Others seems like something I've seen at the cinema several years ago... it made me jump in my seat a couple of times, it's not the usual ghost story, etc., etc.... which, together with The Sixth Sense, kicked off the ultra-copied modern trend of "angry tormented ghosts coming back"?... I'll give Van Sant a try.
Agreeing with bjorky, Kidman in "The Hours" and "Portrait of a Lady" is stunning. "To Die For" has been recommended to me for a long time but I haven't seen it yet... I'll make sure to do so.
I agree: Kidman is talented. She made some small mistakes, but among the actresses of her generation, she is in the top ten. If we want to get trivial, I could just mention her ass in "Eyes Wide Shut," but even without that, she acted exceptionally well.
ziobestia: yeah, that's exactly it, but it's two spans above the Sixth Sense. Superanima, I've also heard that about Kidman in Dogville, it's just that I haven't seen it yet.
bjorky immediately remedy, it's a very particular film and may not be to everyone's taste, but I absolutely love it. Kidman is stunning, everyone abuses her, she is incredibly beautiful and pure even with a swollen face.
Ah Dogville. Ah Lars Von Trier. One who tries to be so classy and whom I can't stand. If it were up to me, he should have been an accountant at the land registry.
Von Trier? I believe he could spare us many sophistries from an experienced intellectual that can become tiresome over time, but I invite all his detractors to watch "The King Is Alive" rather than "Dogville." P.S.: They also suggest "The Element of Crime," which I personally haven't seen.
To me, this movie was crap (I mean as a MOVIE, as a STORY, etc.). There’s nothing to complain about the choreography, the dances, the sequins, and the glitter, but I have never liked films that focus on that (with a few rare exceptions... see "The Prospero's Book," but that's another story!)
A magnificent film with magnificent actors and magnificent costumes, sets, and soundtracks. Be less intellectual (forced, by the way, and more predictable than ever) and appreciate a well-made film. Nicole Kidman is one of the most talented actresses of the moment, my favorite. Decent review.
a terrible movie, with a storyline straight out of a white telephone film, and Kidman has the sensuality of a botulism-infested boiled fish. Truly awful, horrendous cinematography.
I saw it last night...it's terrible, beautiful (actually I would say cute)...but terrible, with an endless sadness, it almost feels like hearing "Tristezza a palate" by Mariottide.
A well-written review, but the film doesn't deserve it: the true musicals are different. Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, Tommy by The Who, Pink Floyd - The Wall, Evita, The Phantom Of The Opera, Yellow Submarine, and Help by The Beatles, and there are so many others that if I were to list them all, I would be writing until tomorrow morning. And the most absurd thing is that my girlfriend loves this film... oh well, to each their own :D
The plot is trivial, but in return, the orchestral reinterpretations of the pieces are enjoyable, and the excessive and "camp" staging works. More than a musical, it’s a parody of a musical.
I saw it last night. It's a hypertrophic Kitsch spectacle, a show-off, a messy and irreverent circus, but for some reason, it's entertaining and it works. Some parts, like Satine's appearance, disgusted me due to the avalanche of excesses, and the dwarf Leguizamo is nothing short of irritating. The actors are excellent, and Kidman is outstanding. The ending is both badass and pointless, just like the film itself, after all. It's worth watching.
Watched it late last night. I don’t want to repeat things that have already been said (beautiful scenery, a simple plot, etc.), so I’ll just say that when Kidman started to sing Gorécki by Lamb, I drowned in my vomit made of honey, rainbows, little hearts, and so much love. Then I grabbed the jar of Nutella.
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