Has anyone seen the move Moulin Rouge? I'm wondering if it's good.

[DumboOrBust]

:D ;) :rolleyes: :p <font face="comic sans ms"> Okay. Moulin Rouge comes out on video/DVD tomorrow. I would like to state that even though I loved the movie it might not be for everyone. I liked it because it has beautiful costumes, I love Nicole Kidman, I love Ewan McGregor even more ( http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/naughty.gif ), it has a new, fun take on modern songs, they both have nice (not great) voices, they have lots of chemistry , and it's a fun movie. Did I mention I like Ewan? Okay, now for the other side of the coin. The first 20 minutes of the movie are frenetic, weird, and fast paced. It's a very campy movie. There's a weird scene involving Madonna's Like a Virgin.


If you like the movie, just remember I recommended it highly. If you don't like the movie, just remember that some weird chick from Dis-Con recommended it but you can't remember her name. ;)

Frank, Cider House Rules for Moulin Rouge. Don't forget. :) </font>

[Barb]

ROTFL, Dayna! We all know you're a Moulin Rouge maniac! Are you up to 20 times yet??? :)

[disneycub]

OK Dayna, I promise to give it a look-at, and not on a plane without earphones, K? I just fixed my DVD player (%$^&*!!), and I'll give it an unbiased review after I've seen it.

[DumboOrBust]

<font face="comic sans ms"> Barb, only a weirdo would have seen it 20 times. I've seen it 16. :D :p ;)

Steve, if you like it at all, you should try viewing it at least twice. The crazy beginning gets a little more sedate after repeated viewings. :rolleyes: </font>

[Towncrier]

And it's on sale tomorrow at Best Buy for only $19.99!!!

[disneycub]

Just what I need.....more sedation. :rolleyes:

[DumboOrBust]

<font face="comic sans ms"> John, thanks for the tip. Steve, I made a deal with Frank to watch it. I'll watch a movie that you love if you'll try Moulin Rouge. :D It can't be too violent though or I'll have nightmares. I'm very sensitive. Alan will send me packing to live with you and Bandie in Denver. :p I had nightmares for 3 months after The Green Mile. Good movie. Bad dreams. :eek: </font>

[luvdsny]

Oh now I LOVED Cider House Rules and The Green Mile.......no nightmares for me.

I'll think about Moulin Rouge......but chances are, I'll be one saying that someone, I don't remember her, recommended it. ;)

OMG! I really really LOVED The Green Mile.....I think we'll have to watch that tonight. :)

[DumboOrBust]

<font face="comic sans ms"> Cider House Rules is what Frank wanted me to watch. I am going to, but I haven't yet. I liked the Green Mile, also. I'm just a wimp. :eek: </font>

[lowellsdad]

Dayna,

Moulin Rouge is on my list of things to do tonight. I'll give it a mini review tomorrow. I expect one for Cider House Rules by the weekend. And don't forget Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring, too. Subtitles only.

Frank

[FairyGodfriend]

:D :D :D Dayna! Another "Moulin Rouge" fan here. Love the music, love the costumes (the rich reds and lush fabrics) , love the "effects" (the frenzied movements, the dark romantic overtones), and love Ewan. He's mesmerizing :)

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by lowellsdad
Dayna,

Moulin Rouge is on my list of things to do tonight. I'll give it a mini review tomorrow. I expect one for Cider House Rules by the weekend. And don't forget Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring, too. Subtitles only.

Frank

</font> Frank, I know. I know. :D I promise. I love subtitles. I'm a weird chick. What can I say? </font>

[lowellsdad]

OK Dayna, I just finished watching Moulin Rouge. That is one seriously ...um ...bizarre movie.

Right now, I'd guess it will rate in the range of 6 to 8. Now that I know what to expect, I should be able to pin it down with a second viewing, which won't be until this weekend at the earliest. (I'll be visiting Middle-earth tomorrow evening.)

Ball's in your court, Dayna. Moulin Rouge for Cider House Rules.:D

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by lowellsdad
OK Dayna, I just finished watching Moulin Rouge. That is one seriously ...um ...bizarre movie.

Right now, I'd guess it will rate in the range of 6 to 8. Now that I know what to expect, I should be able to pin it down with a second viewing, which won't be until this weekend at the earliest. (I'll be visiting Middle-earth tomorrow evening.)

Ball's in your court, Dayna. Moulin Rouge for Cider House Rules.:D

<font face="comic sans ms">

I'll agree that it's a little different. :D You must not have hated it if you are giving it a second viewing.


I told you that you might not like it, but I'm glad you're at least going to give it a second viewing. :p I'm hoping for an "8", but I'll take a "6." After you watch it the second time, we can talk about it. I'm sure you're looking forward to that.

I hope LOTR is everything that you are hoping it will be.

I will watch Cider House Rules. It has a happy ending, right? :p

Frank, one more post and you'll be a veteran. Whoo Hoo! Can you feel the excitement in the air?

Hugs,
Dayna </font>

[lowellsdad]

:rolleyes:I hate to be the one to break it to you, Dayna. Cider House Rules doesn't have a happy ending. It has an appropriate ending. One word of advice: keep a box of tissues handy. (Actually, that was more than one word. Sorry.)

Frank

[disneycub]

OK Dayna. I'll trade ya Moulin Rouge for Dances With Wolves. That can't be so bad. After all, you get to see Kevin Costner (or his double) in his all-together. (Editorial comment from disneycub deleted by disneycub). :D

[DumboOrBust]

<font face="comic sans ms"> Steve, I actually watched Dances with Wolves for the very first time in November about a week before Dis-Con. Everyone was always aghast that I hadn't see it, and I rented it while Alan was out of town. :D

I haven't seen It's a Wonderful Life or Sling Blade or .....a million other movies.

I guess you'll have to pick something else. </font>

[disneycub]

My ex had to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" around 5 times during the holidays. It got to the point where I could recite the movie line for line, including "Everytime a bell rings an angel earns his wings." At that point, I was ready to scream. ;)

[Towncrier]

Updated for the 21st century:

"Every time a bell rings....it's probably a telemarketer on the line"

[Barb]

Never saw Dances with Woves, Cider House Rules, Moulin Rouge, Titanic, Slingblade, etc.
But, I've watched the movie Clueless about a thousand times!!!!!!!! That movie is a scream, and it has the sweetest ending. ::smoochie-smoochie:: I actually own the movie "That Thing You Do". I LOVE that one, too! Go figure. I am sooooooooo not deep. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I did read The Green Mile before I saw the movie. (I read a lot of Stephen King.) Excellent movie. But, I am a horror movie addict first and foremost. Then I want entertainment-no deep meanings, no analytical thought provoking types, and absolutely NO TEAR JERKERS! I can come up with a good cry just by being here at home! Don't need a movie to get me to cry! :)
Enjoy your movies. :D :D :D
LOL, John-ain't it the truth!!!! :)
Steve, my sister is a "Life" addict. She watches it over and over and over, too! Yikes!

[luvdsny]

I love That Thing You Do too Barb. :) So does DH. :D

I like real-life types of stories....whether they're scary or sad or funny....just so they are realistic. :)

I don't like Sci-Fi, or martial arts, or foreign sub-titles, or stupid comedy, or 'space' movies, etc.

I LOVE Stella, Father of the Bride, The Green Mile, Steel Magnolias, Fried Green Tomatoes, Titanic, That Thing You Do, and a kabillion others. :D

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by luvdsny

I like real-life types of stories....whether they're scary or sad or funny....just so they are realistic. :)

I don't like Sci-Fi, or martial arts, or foreign sub-titles, or stupid comedy, or 'space' movies, etc.



<font face="comic sans ms"> Realistic? Hmmm? Note to self: Tia would appreciate it if you wouldn't recommend movies to her. :D :p ;)

{subliminal message coming} Tia, don't rent Moulin Rouge. No one you know said it was good. Don't rent Moulin Rouge.

Hugs,
Dayna </font>

[Barb]

Tia, don't you just love the music? I bought the CD! I can't believe the songs were just "made up" for that movie and that's it. I may just have to play that one today! :D
Keep trying, Dayna, you never know. ;) ;)

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by Barb

Keep trying, Dayna, you never know. ;) ;)

<font face="comic sans ms"> I haven't seen That Thing You Do . Maybe I'll try and rent that one.

Tia, I really don't think you'll like Moulin Rouge if you like all of your movies set in a realistic setting. I love it but I'm barely set in a realistic setting myself. :p ;) :D </font>

[luvdsny]

Okay, Ed and I watched Moulin Rouge last night....and Dayna, you were right. I didn't like it. ;) I was able to sit through the whole thing--even though Ed kept asking me if I wanted to watch something else. ;) I told him that I had to watch it all the way through at least 1 time.....so he watched it with me. I admit, I've seen movies that I have HATED more than Moulin Rouge, but I definitely won't be watching it again any time soon. ;)

It was kind of a cute love story :) .....until the end. :(

[iluvdisney]

Okay, I'm so glad I saw others post about confused:confused: and bizarre:eek: when commenting about this movie. I will watch it again someday - there were a lot of disattractions while I watched it the first time. But I did find myself saying "Huh?":confused: alot while it was on. I'll give it another try Dayna.

[Pumbaa_]

LOL! Tia, You would like Princess Diaries. I just got it and have already watched it twice. It is a nice story. Dayna, don;t know if you would like it! ;)

Steve, Steve, Steve, it is a wonderful life! It is a must view here at Christmas. It makes me happy! (Although my DH does give it a pass! That is why we have multiple tvs!)

My DH loves scary/gory movies. I cannot watch them without having bad dreams. (I'm with you there Dayna!) I believe that everything you read/see stays a part of you and I do not want ANY of that stuff to stay with me for any reason no way no how!!!! (Yup, I am a wussy viewer and I love happily ever after!)

[disneycub]

Well, I hear "The Majestic" is the new "It's A Wonderful Life," so I'm going to check that out tomorrow...if I get this house clean. I was busy obsessing over Disneyland today.

[Barb]

Jody, I'm right there with your hubby! I love the "jump out and make you scream" movies! Maybe that's why I tend to be a little off the wall at times?!? :confused:

[DumboOrBust]

<font face="comic sans ms"> Jody, I thought Princess Diaries was a cute movie. I like movies like that, but I also like "weird" **** movies. I just don't care for violent movies. :shudder:

****=Arty, foreign, movies about strange people and/or situations, dark comedies, movies that don't have happy endings, etc. , etc. :wave: </font>

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[luvdsny]

Barb, you and I can get together and watch movies. :) :D :) :D

Ed and I love movies like Die Hard, 48 Hours, Lethal Weapon, Black Rain, etc. Oh, and we love good 'gangster' movies too!! They don't give me nightmares.

Jody, that is an interesting theory......about everything you see and do becoming a part of you. I can actually see that being so, very true. Yet, I LOVE a good "shoot 'em up" flick. :confused: ;) Hmmmm......I'll have to ponder this one for a bit........ ;)

[akasleepingbeauty]

I LOVED Moulin Rouge in the theatre and was very excited to get my own copy on DVD for Christmas. I thought it was fun, imaginative, and beautifully filmed. I thought all the actors were great and I enjoyed its very distinct sense of "different-ness."

I like just about all kinds of movies but don't get to see as many in the theaters these days with a 20-month old at home. I mean to rent them but usually don't get around to it so I am quite far behind at this point. About the only kind of movies I don't love are psychological thrillers - just got burned out after seeing too many of them over the years and now they seem too stressful to watch. I love "girl" movies, musicals, sci-fi, family movies, foreign films, black comedies as well as "regular" comedies. Guess I'm not too picky, huh? LOL!

Anyway, for anyone who enjoys musicals and/or movies with a bit of an alternative slant, I think Moulin Rouge is a great film.

:) :) :)
Rhonda

[DumboOrBust]

<font face="comic sans ms"> Rhonda is a totally neutral person who just wanted to express her opinion about the wonderful movie, Moulin Rouge.

Rhonda, your check is in the mail. Shhhh! :p </font>

[Robin]

Dan and I went to see this opening weekend. We LOVED it... but saw a LOT of people leaving in the middle. When the lights came on there were two kinds of people left - Those like us that enjoyed it and were talking about how well we liked it. And then the others... they had their mouths hanging open and looked very confused...usually the words "Uh... I should ask for a refund" soon followed.

[disneycub]

OK Dayna, I watched it. With the sound on ;). 6 out of 10.

Beauty and the Beast in IMAX? 15 out of 10.

'Course you have to understand that I like opera. Maybe that explains it......

[lowellsdad]

Dayna,

Since I had an unexpected snow day (YES!) I watched Moulin Rouge today. Twice. Once with the commentary and once again without. (And the special stuff on the second disk.)

I give it a 7, and that's because the last thirty minutes saved it. Set direction and costuming were very good, but to me, there was too much style. It reminded me of a two hour MTV video.
Sorry I couldn't give it a higher rating, but it is only my opinion. If you want to take a pot shot at some of my favorites, I'll list them.

Frank:rolleyes:

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by disneycub
OK Dayna, I watched it. With the sound on ;). 6 out of 10.

Beauty and the Beast in IMAX? 15 out of 10.

'Course you have to understand that I like opera. Maybe that explains it......

<font face="comic sans ms"> Steve, I"m happy that you didn't hate it. :p I think it was very nice of you to watch a movie just because you knew I loved it. I still owe you a movie. Let me know what you want me to watch, and I'll watch it. :wave:

Hugs and Smoochie Kisses,
Dayna </font>

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by lowellsdad
Dayna,

Since I had an unexpected snow day (YES!) I watched Moulin Rouge today. Twice. Once with the commentary and once again without. (And the special stuff on the second disk.)

I give it a 7, and that's because the last thirty minutes saved it. Set direction and costuming were very good, but to me, there was too much style. It reminded me of a two hour MTV video.
Sorry I couldn't give it a higher rating, but it is only my opinion. If you want to take a pot shot at some of my favorites, I'll list them.

Frank:rolleyes:

<font face="comic sans ms"> Frank, I'll take a 7. I'm easy. ;) I will agree that the last of the movie :sigh: is the most moving part, and I will also agree that it was like a two-hour long video. For me that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm glad you watched it. I will watch Jean De Florette and Manon of the Spring (in order) for you. :D I wouldn't want to take a pot shot at some of your favorites. I know we have a lot of movies in common. Just not Moulin Rouge. Wouldn't it be a boring world if we all liked the exact same things?

Hugs,
Dayna </font>

[luvdsny]

Hey Dayna, can this be our 'unofficial movie thread'?

I've been dying to ask if you guys liked these movies....we've recently rented them. They are movies that I thought I would HATE...but ended up liking.

A Knight's Tale.......I give it a 6. I love a good 'love story'. ;)

What WomenWant........I give it a 7. I really thought I'd hate it....but I ended up laughing myself silly! :D Imagine that! :rolleyes:

Kate and Leopold........I give it a 6. Another cute 'love story'......but very 'corny'. :rolleyes:

And we rented, but haven't watched The End of The Affair....which sounds really good.....is it?

[Patinmn]

One of the My favorite movies I thought I was going to dislike intensley is "Ever After" with Drew Barrymore...Excellent movie.

[luvdsny]

Haven't seen that one yet Patrick....but I'm not a big Drew fan. :rolleyes:

[akasleepingbeauty]

Dayna,

Please do watch Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring. They are terrific movies and in fact I think I need to watch them both again.

Don't you just love really good movies???????????

:) :) :)
Rhonda

[disneycub]

Thumbs up on "Ever After." I'm not a big Drew fan either, but she was charming in this movie.

[lowellsdad]

Tia,

I hate to say this, but looking at your movie list, I think you need to start a thread entitled "Chick Flick Central." :rolleyes:

Frank

[luvdsny]

LOL Frank. :D I do LOVE a great 'chick flick' :)

gotta PM you with the other kind of movies I like........hold on.........teeheehee......got this little saying from our friend, Dayna. :) Not DIS-appropriate though. :rolleyes: ;)

[lowellsdad]

Yes, Dayna already emailed me.

:o