Moulin Rouge

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Moulin Rouge

PG-13

2001

2h 6m

Musical

Drama

Romance

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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 (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

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Critics Consensus

A love-it-or-hate-it experience, Moulin Rouge is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it's also daring in its vision and wildly original.

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Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

09/05/2023

3.5/4

Moulin Rouge is an audacious, snappy visual and emotional feast of dishes both familiar and fresh.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

09/05/2023

Kidman and McGregor sparkle together; some songs enchant, a fine supporting cast give us some laughs, but it's not enough. There is nothing to savour, to reflect on. It's a film where style is in search of an idea.

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

09/05/2023

3.5/4

Ultimately, the human component of Moulin Rouge is dwarfed by director Luhrmann's outlandish visuals and virtuoso use of music. It's unlikely that any other film this year will offer such a feast for the senses.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/20/2024

A-

The story is filled with heartache, romance, jealousy and life...while some of it gets a little dull in the middle, overall it’s Luhrmann at his best.

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Rory Doherty

InSession Film

06/17/2024

The film is unassailable and impenetrable; it is triumphantly indignant and courageously simplistic.

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Patricia Karounos

Refinery29

10/23/2023

Baz Luhrmann makes sure that everything that comes before the tragic ending is gleaming with beauty and lavishness.

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Dennis L

Feb 14

If you have the chance to see this on the big screen, DO NOT MISS IT!

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captain g

09/24/2024

drove over 30 miles to watch this movie, truly Spectacular Spectacular! It's beautiful, it's divine, and above all things, it's lovely.

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Howie B

@Howie10 4d

25 year anniversary in a cinema with a full audience to enjoy this classic musical masterpiece by Baz Luhrmann - what a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon! The pure entertainment was appreciatively shared by the entire audience. Ok, Nicole and Ewan are not the world’s best singers, but they do well enough in this spectacular spectacular (pardon the pun). The visual staging of the entire production is a true Masterclass. One of my all-time favourites. Still wonder whether Kylie Minogue would have been better cast in the lead role?

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Sue M.

@MotherofDachshunds Apr 24

Truly a spectacular spectacular! Not everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s fine. I was impressed by the singing from the principles and the sets dazzle. See it just for the camp and you won’t be disappointed.

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Christian M

@chriss17eu Jan 16

'Moulin Rouge' is an intense musical romance with a striking, almost overwhelming visual style. Red dominates the palette, symbolizing love and desire, though its excess can feel exhausting. The sets feel artificial but add charm, while lighting brings nuance to the chaos. The music and romance work, but both can overwhelm at times. The story portrays a bohemian love where emotions drive existence, and the performances are functional, with Richard Roxburgh standing out. The climax brings together the film’s emotional peaks, though it doesn’t fully justify the preceding intensity. Not fascinating nor repulsive, it’s a powerful, exhausting experience—entertaining in parts but essential for those seeking cinema without restraint.

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Monty G

@Montyginger Jan 1

Nicole was good but the film feels a bit cringe and uneasy to watch. Sorry

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Synopsis

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 (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Producer: Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Screenwriter: Craig Pearce
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Bazmark Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content)
Genre: Musical, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.4M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)