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the end of the 19th century a young aspiring bohemian Brit, Christian (Ewan
McGregor), moves into Montmartre, a Parisian district, to begin to write
about love. Despite Christian's awareness of his lack of experiences
in love he sets out to try to conquer the world with his ambitions.
However, Christian's writings are momentarily stopped as he is interrupted
by his neighbor's theatrical rehearsals, which leads him into an acting
career. Christian's new career leads him into the glamorous night
club Moulin Rouge where all decadent behaviors have a haven. It also
opens up the doors to love and strong affection as Christian falls in love
with Satine (Nicole Kidman). This love affair is the beginning of a
romantic tragedy as Christian and Satine have to fight for each other and
their never-ending love.
Moulin Rouge is visually stunning and aurally delightful as it displays one of the most ancient themes of art and theater. The colors and music that Luhrmann uses project a feeling of desire of our inner most secrets. These feelings are openly expressed as they are displayed on the screen with a relaxed attitude, which enhances the audience's willingness to embrace the story. The songs that are sung in Moulin Rouge are flirtatious as they express the ideas, feelings, and values of the film. In the end, Luhrmann creates a marvelous cinematic experience, which will be remembered for a long time. |
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