Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Director:

Baz Luhrmann

Writers (WGA):

Baz Luhrmann (written by) &
Craig Pearce (written by)

Release Date:

1 June 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Musical | Romance

Tagline:

No Laws. No Limits. One Rule. Never Fall In Love.

Plot:

A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets in this stylish musical, with music drawn from familiar 20th century sources.

Plot Keywords:

Duke | Moulin Rouge | Courtesan | Bohemian | Writer

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 66 wins & 82 nominations

Cast

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 Jackson Mendoza	...	China Doll (as Natalie Mendoza)
Lara Mulcahy	...	Môme Fromage
David Wenham	...	Audrey
Kylie Minogue	...	The Green Fairy

Also Known As:

Moulin Rouge (USA) (alternative spelling)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content.

Runtime:

127 min

Country:

Australia | USA

Language:

English | French | Spanish

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Iceland:L | Malaysia:18SX | Philippines:PG-13 | USA:PG-13 (Approved No. 37977) | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:12 | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | Greece:K-13

Filming Locations:

Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company:

Angel Studios

Trivia:

Kylie Minogue recorded other songs for use, including "Physical"(originally recorded by Olivia Newton-John) and "I Feel Love" (originally recorded by Donna Summer)

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In the first scene we see a completed white domed church of Sacré Coeur atop the hill. The basilica was not completed until 1914, 14 years after the story takes place. (It is also shown directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, which is northwest. It is actually northeast of the Eiffel tower and would not be visible in this view.)

Quotes:

[first lines]
Toulouse-Lautrec: [singing] There was a boy, a very strange enchanted boy...

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: Jews and Chinese Food (#5.15)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

DIAMOND DOGS

Spectacular! Spectacular! A unique masterpiece to be seen again and again!

I have now seen Moulin Rouge more times than I should say and I have noticed something new and unique every time. This film is so intricate (and beautiful) that you cannot possibly absorb it all in one viewing. Luhrman (along with his Bazmark production team) really is a visionary and his films push the limits in such amazing ways. The music, the sets, the choreography - all of it is awe-inspiring. Ewan McGregor proves his versatility as an actor yet again by bringing such a heartfelt innocence to Christian - and the man can sing! Nicole Kidman went from being just another actress to me to one of my favorites - she takes on the role of Satine so honestly and proves that she not only has a comedic side but a great voice as well. Together the two of them light up the screen. In a year of mostly mediocre films (with a few notable exceptions) Moulin Rouge is totally refreshing. It not only promotes truth, beauty, freedom, and love but is a perfect example of them as well. Luhrman himself said that it was time for a new kind of storytelling and he was right! Open your mind and enjoy one of the most original movie experiences in years. A bohemian storm is brewing!