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Moulin Rouge
- Review Date: November 25, 2007
- PG-13
- Genre: Musical
- 2001
Common Sense Media says
Dazzling musical romance for teens.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, though the film, on paper, sounds a bit too mature for even teens (seduction and obfuscation are employed to raise money for a club), it's really quite a tender love story that features little to no nudity, fairly clean language (though there is plenty of sexual innuendo), and a sweet message about the power of love.
What's the story?
Set in late-1800s Paris, MOULIN ROUGE begins in a garret, where a visibly heartbroken poet, Christian (Ewan McGregor), sits at his typewriter, pecking out what is essentially the film's premise: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. Rewind to the past, when Christian believed in love but had never been in love. Wide-eyed and full of hope, he's recruited by a group of bohemians led by the artist Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo) to write a spectacular show for the Moulin Rouge. But first he must persuade Satine (Nicole Kidman), the Moulin Rouge's hot-blooded, cool-eyed courtesan, to agree. Eventually, they fall in love. But Satine's mission is to seduce a rich Duke (Richard Roxburgh), so he can finance the Moulin Rouge. If he finds out she loves another, their entire enterprise is doomed. Worse, Satine is suffering from mysterious blackouts.
Is it any good?
MOULIN ROUGE is that kind of movie that divides viewers into two distinct camps: Those who love it and those who don't. It almost doesn't matter, however. Because no matter how moving or maddening it may be, depending on which side of the argument you're on, this refreshingly modern musical is memorable and fascinating.
In the hands of another director, the story would have probably marched on in a fairly typical fashion. But this is Baz Luhrmann territory, which means kinetic camerawork, quick cuts, color-saturated tableaus, and lots and lots of music. In places, it overwhelms the senses and seems overdone. But the chemistry between MacGregor and Kidman is unmistakable, and their voices not half-bad. In the end, all this pageantry and ballad-belting enthusiasm pays off. Though it may not be everyone's cup of tea, Moulin Rouge is creative, daring, and original.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about why Satine enjoys her job as a courtesan (or if she actually does). Can anyone really be happy pursuing fame using one's physical charms? What attracts her to Christian, and vice-versa? Why is Hollywood enamored of opposites-attract themes? Are Satine and Christian truly destined for each other?
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April 8, 2010
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Amazing.
I loved this film,it was amazing, however some of the sexualness is a bit awkward. But the messages are about the power of true love, which is a great message :)
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Kid, 12 years old
August 23, 2011
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my favorite musical next to cabaret
this is a beutiful movie that i really adore the main character satine is a prostitute though there is no sex shown you still see them afterwards this a great but dark and sad movie plus the music in this movie is great
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Kid, 11 years old
September 28, 2009
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Great movie!
I loved this movie! The first time I saw it was when I was 7, but now I'm OK. This is definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. I do have to say that there are plenty of sexual innuendoes, and I wouldn't recommend watching it with your child, just because it could be somewhat awkward. But if you think that would be fine with the relationship you have with them, then go for it! There are lots of references to sex (it does take place in a brothel) but there is no nudity, and it has one of the best messages I have ever seen in a movie. I would recommend it to anybody.
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Parent of 11 year old
April 8, 2010
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Did not like this movie at all! Saw it in the movie theater and thought it was a waste of money!
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Kid, 11 years old
January 26, 2011
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Good
I loved this movie, it's just like Chicago. I thought it was a cute love story, but I didn't like the ending. Otherwise, it was a really good movie.
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Teen, 17 years old
October 19, 2010
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just a good movie
great movie. a little weird but lots of fun
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Parent
December 31, 2010
AGE
Good for older teens, not for kids.
Entertaining for adults, but too sexual for kids. I watched it with an 11 year old in the room at a friend's house and had to move rooms. While artistically genius, which is why the 11yo I was watching it with enjoyed it, there was way too much immoral behavior/innuendos that tweens may start to ask.
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Kid, 12 years old
January 7, 2010
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Fabulous offbeat musical masterpiece
I loved this movie since I first saw it, its a beautiful, fun, offbeat and weird extravaganza that you wont be able to resist, there is a clothed sex scene played for laughs (not graphic) references to sex, and seeing its set in a nightclub there are some prostitutes and sensual dancers, there is no nudity except for one scene where Satine changes clothes, nothing shown, a man uses jelly as breasts and a character coughs up blood and another character dies, a man sings a song about prostitution, all in all its a great love story, with some comedy, some drama, a lot of music and a hint of quirky Baz Luhrmann humour stirred in for flavour. I love it! See it!
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Teen, 15 years old
July 31, 2009
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One of the best movies of all time!
This is definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. I do have to say that there are plenty of sexual innuendoes, and I wouldn't recommend watching it with your child, just because it could be somewhat awkward. But if you think that would be fine with the relationship you have with them, then go for it! There are lots of references to sex (it does take place in a brothel) but there is no nudity, and it has one of the best messages I have ever seen in a movie. I would recommend it to anybody.
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Teen, 16 years old
November 8, 2009
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What an awful movie.
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| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox |
| Director: | Baz Luhrmann |
| Cast: | Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Nicole Kidman |
| Genre: | Musical |
| Run time: | 127 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | May 16, 2001 |
| DVD release date: | January 14, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | for sexual content. |
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