Moulin Rouge!

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	Nicole Kidman	Satine
	Ewan McGregor	Christian
	John Leguizamo	Toulouse-Lautrec
	Jim Broadbent	Harold Zidler
	Richard Roxburgh	The Duke
	Garry McDonald	The Doctor
	Jacek Koman	The Unconscious Argentinean
	Matthew Whittet	Satie
	Kerry Walker	Marie
	Caroline O'Connor	Nini Legs In The Air
	Christine Anu	Arabia
	Natalie Mendoza	China Doll
	Lara Mulcahy	Môme Fromage
	David Wenham	Audrey
	Kylie Minogue	The Green Fairy
	Ozzy Osbourne	The Green Fairy
	Deobia Oparei	Le Chocolat
	Linal Haft	Warner
	Keith Robinson	Le Petomane
	Peter Whitford	Stage Manager
	Norman Kaye	Satine's Doctor
	Arthur Dignam	Christian's Father
	Carole Skinner	Landlady
	Jonathan Hardy	Man In The Moon
	Placido Domingo	Man In The Moon

Crew View all

Director	Baz Luhrmann
Writer	Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Producer	Steve E. Andrews, Fred Baron, Martin Brown, Catherine Knapman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin
Musician	Craig Armstrong
Photography	Donald McAlpine

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Story Synopsis:
Over a century ago in Paris, the Moulin Rouge was an entertaining nightclub, dance hall and gentlemen’s club. Among the countless courtesans, the sparkling diamond Satine (Kidman) is beautiful enough to catch the eye of a duke and potential investor (Roxburgh). Satine is encouraged to get close to the duke, as the ringmaster-like club owner (Broadbent) wishes to turn the Moulin Rouge into a legitimate theater. Yet, she mistakes Christian (McGregor), a struggling young writer, for the duke, and subsequently they fall into a forbidden love affair. This is a fascinating production that intertwines a heartbreaking love story, a touch of fantasy with the bohemian revolution, and modern pop musical elements (mostly late-’80s and ’90s music) which are performed by the actors themselves. (Suzanne Hodges)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD picture is very nicely rendered. Part of the spectacle of the movie is the gorgeous, eye-popping colors that showcase the elaborate sets and painted backdrops that make up the “intentionally theatrical” Parisian setting of the movie. Director Baz Luhrmann and Cinematographer Don McAlpine approached the film with a desire to create heightened reality. For instance, the night scenes under the blue moonlight are cast in goreous azure hues. Inside the nightclub the deep black backgrounds richly contrast the hot, sultry colors and vibrant costumes. There are a few scenes that look a little bit soft, but otherwise detail and definition are very nicely rendered. There is pixelization noticed, giving the picture a digital quality at times, but edge enhancment is not a problem for this DVD. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The DVD’s soundtracks should certainly provide for an enriching, enlightening sonic experience through the music numbers, which have an immersive, engaging presence across the screen and into the surrounds. Fidelity is first-rate, and the sonic character seems neutral throughout. The music has been very well-recorded, with a rich low-end presence, along with notable .1 LFE activity. The soundfield can usually be characterized as having a balance toward the screen, though the subtle distribution of atmospheric effects throughout the listening space is interesting at times with characteristic, creative sweeps and pans. Voices sound remarkably natural, and also seem nicely integrated with the visuals. Similar to many other soundtrack comparisons, the DTS® Digital Surround version projects a slightly fuller low-end presence, as well as a bit more refinement in terms of spatial delineation. Otherwise, this is a fine soundtrack that should provide for an abundance of entertainment though an effectively executed soundfield presentation. (Perry Sun)



This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
Superb Cinematography
Collector Edition
Superb Music Score Recording Quality
Superb Color Fidelity

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