介绍:
Baz Luhrmann's movie Moulin Rouge could be a dazzling surprise. Ten minutes into the story, when the main theme of love is so obviously revealed, you might ask: what exactly does he plan to impress me with such common subject matter? Well, in just a few minutes, Luhrmann delivers his knock-out punch.
In fact, you may already have readied yourself for the sensual expressiveness of this musical. The passionate conductor who waves his baton in exaggerated frenzies defines the film right from the opening. And you can't take you eyes off the wild and hedonistic merry-making at the famous Moulin Rouge. But the true essence of this musical is certainly the soundtrack: pop songs from the mid-to-late 20th century deftly adapted to an 1899 setting, giving the movie a magically modern spirit quite in line with the feel of the Bohemian Revolution.
And more importantly, the songs are sung by the actual actors in the movie. Here you may realize that Evan McGregor can do more than just wield a lightsaber. He also deserves his fair share of credit for an acceptable tenor voice. In a supporting role, Jim Broadbent's delivery of Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' is sure to score a few chuckles. But perhaps the most remarkable part is Nicole Kidman's rendering of the courtesan. At the beginning she is all too ready to lose herself in her portrayal of a 'material girl'. But, as predictable as could be, she falls in love, and her loyalty and sacrifice call for many wet tissues before she meets her unfortunate end.
The only problem with such an expressive musical is the absence of real content. As mentioned above, Luhrmann chose the topic of love, but as it turned out, he put more stress on singing, dancing and costumes than on story. As a result, viewers will have difficulty believing McGregor's sincerity, and some viewers may even feel some sympathy for the antagonist, the evil duke.
Nonetheless, I honestly believe the spectacular presentation makes up for the few petty drawbacks. Baz Luhrmann envisioned a musical extravaganza, and he delivered. On my scale from one to ten, I give Moulin Rouge a 7.5.
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