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As opening night approaches, Satine becomes increasingly reluctant
to join the Duke on his little love-hiatuses, and instead slips
away to the humble haven of Christian's apartment. There the two
vow to create a song that will remind them of their love whenever
things get tough: "Come What May." But alas, the Duke's ignorance
is avenged as he uncovers the truth behind Satine's real affections. A dark and dramatic climax renders Christian outcast from the
play, which of course has an altered ending on behalf of the investor's
request, and Satine is forbidden to speak to Christian ever again.
Reasonably Moulin Rouge's impresario host Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent)
is only too eager to keep Satine at bay from love's door; afraid
to lose his star courtesan, and the Duke's money, Harold urges
Satine to convince Christian she is no longer in love with him.
Can the two lovers' haunting love song overcome all obstacles
of love before it's too late, or will the wily Duke with all his
monitorial advantages prevail? Moreover, will Satine reveal to
Christian the one dark secret she has been hiding from him; a
secret which includes coughing up blood and random dizzy spells?
An emotional climax emerges in an ironic ending where the plot
line of the play merges with the story of the actual film. This
double vision finally sheds light on Satine's dark secret, and
unveils the fate for all, including the unsuspecting audience,
of both 'Spectacular! Spectacular!', and "Moulin Rouge" alike.
Making Studio 54 look like child's play, "Moulin Rouge" fuses
art of all senses into this cinematic splendor that is a blessing
to the contemporary musical cinema. Finally Luhrmann has done
justice to a film musical. From the outstanding performances of
his leads, to a witty script, to the advantage of high tech special
effects, Luhrmann brings to life a vision unparalleled in its
day!
From the racy fusion of 19th century burlesque with contemporary
pop sources, to the outstanding costumes, choreography, and musical
ensembles, "Moulin Rouge" grips your senses and holds on tight
to the end. Jim Broadbent is marvelously entertaining in his satirical
role as the impresario of Moulin Rouge. Nicole Kidman smolders
onscreen and graces the stage with her crystal voice and poignant
presence that rivals even the most legendary silver screen starlets.
Ewan McGregor takes audiences by surprise in his role as the desperate
yet zealous and naively hopeful lover Christian. And Richard Roxburgh
and John Leguizamo evoke laugh after laugh in their antithetical
comedic roles as dense villain and giddy sidekick respectively.
"Moulin Rouge" is a Spectacular! Spectacular! musical bonanza
of color, song, lighting, and dance. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor
light up the screen with their stunning performances as the underground
Moulin Rouge courtesan Satine and the penniless Bohemian writer
Christian, respectively. Through a whirlwind of visual splendor
and effect infused with a modern twist to pop culture's classic
love songs, "Moulin Rouge" sparkles with a wit and originality
that many modern day musicals are for want. You will be dazzled,
moved, entertained, and blown away at this contemporary musical
tour de force!
Won 2 Oscars and had another 62 wins and 67 nominations!
Main Charcaters:
Nicole Kidman plays the smoldering yet graceful courtesan Satine.
Ewan McGregor plays the lovesick Bohemian poet.
Richard Roxburgh plays the wily yet ignorant Duke.
Jim Boradbent plays the over-the-top impresario of the Moulin
Rouge.
John Leguizamo plays Christian's half-pint comedic Bohemian sidekick.
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MOULIN
ROUGE .... THE MUSICAL REVIEW 
