Radio City Music Hall

I couldn't find an existing thread for this, so if I'm accidentally doubling up, my bad...
I sat down last night and watched this movie for probably the tenth time, and honestly, I’m just as blown away by it now as I was during my very first viewing. It’s hard to pin down what does it for me—is it the narrative, the cast, the score, or just that whole surreal, technicolor fairytale vibe? I can't quite decide. But I know one thing for sure: I'll be revisiting this one plenty more times.
The soundtrack, in particular, is absolutely hypnotic (not to mention how many times I’ve had those tracks on loop...). It’s such a brilliant, gutsy blend of musical styles that you wouldn't normally expect to see mashed together in that era. And I have to say, I was genuinely floored when I first saw it—the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett actually sing their own parts, and they do it incredibly well, is just stunning.
Anyway, I'd love to hear what you all think about it...

Taste is subjective, I suppose. Personally, I found it to be one of the more tedious films I've sat through.
Then again, I've never been much of a musical person, so perhaps that's my bias at work.

It’s a decent musical, but there are certainly better ones out there. I’m not even a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio, not even in Star Wars. And the soundtrack just doesn't hit the mark for me—it lacks the impact of the music during the Yakuza massacre in Kill Bill or that opening sequence in Full Throttle. 😁

...I just can't do musicals... they feel way too camp for me...

That Kidmanica woman is being irritating to the point of pain... 👎

At least there's a silver lining: she broke her leg during filming, which saved us from having to see her in Escape Room... 😁

This is the only musical I can actually stomach—it’s a fantastic movie, and honestly, that Chicago trash doesn't even come close.
And regarding Escape Room—do you really think Foster is better than Cate Blanchett?

nimblecrane20 said:this is the only musical I could actually stomach (it’s a great film; that Chicago garbage doesn't even come close)
but regarding Escape Room—do you really think that lesbian Foster actress is better than Cate Blanchett???

I think so... 🙂

nimblecrane20 said:this is really the only musical worth a damn—it’s a masterpiece, whereas that Chicago trash doesn't even come close to its level.
But regarding Escape Room—do you honestly think that lesbian played by Foster holds a candle to Cate Blanchett???

If you want a real education, try catching a live production of Chicago featuring someone like Glenn Close; honestly, it makes the whole thing worthwhile, much like how seeing a heavy hitter like Al Pacino would elevate the stakes. I’ve sat through the Hollywood version as well, and while it isn't half bad, I found it far superior to Radio City Music Hall. If you didn't find yourself moved by Chicago, one can only conclude that you simply lack the capacity to grasp its essence.

Every single one of them is better than Cate Blanchett.

The only time she actually got under my skin was in that horror flick... I think it was called "The Others." She was practically born for that role. Seriously.

Have you seen "The Hours" or "Dogville" yet?

Nicole Kidman was truly incredible in 🙏

@crimsonmoose3/">@@crimsonmoose3->where on earth did you find that picture of Jodie Foster?

Peter Thompson3 said:@crimsonmoose3/">@@crimsonmoose3->where did that picture of Jodie Foster come from?

http://www.leninimports.com/jodie_foster.html 😁

You still think Jodie's the better one?

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nimblecrane20 said:Are you seriously still arguing that Jodie is better?

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I didn't even notice the mole, honestly... But Jodie Foster wasn't just playing a part in a wheelchair. 😬 Besides, Jodie actually uses garter belts... 😁

Last night was my second attempt at sitting through Moulin Rouge, and I actually managed to stick it out a bit longer than the first time. To be fair, musicals aren't really my thing, but I think there's more to it than just the genre. Everything feels so over-the-top—it’s loud, cluttered, overly sentimental, and honestly, just a bit tacky. It felt incredibly campy and, as someone else pointed out once (which I totally agreed with last night), just very gay. It’s all just too much, isn't it? Instead of being entertaining, the whole thing ends up feeling pretty irritating. Plus, I’m just not a huge fan of Nicole Kidman either.

Man, what a shame. That’s honestly the one movie where I actually enjoyed that chaotic, colorful visual style and the whole musical mashup. To me, *Chicago* just doesn't hit the same way—though, let's be real, maybe that's just because I've never been a fan of Renée Zellweger. It’s probably a similar situation for those of you who can't stand Nicole Kidman; you likely find *Moulin Rouge* a bit of a miss. I won't say that's the only reason, but it's definitely part of the equation.
I wouldn't trade the soundtrack from *Moulin Rouge* for anything else—well, maybe for *Pulp Fiction*, but that's about it. It’s just such a blast to listen to.
To be honest, I used to find Nicole Kidman pretty grating in almost everything she did before *Moulin Rouge*. I remember watching her in *Batman* with Val Kilmer—good grief, it was a struggle. But since then, her performances have just kept getting better and better. She was absolutely stellar in *Others*, and in *The Hours*, she was nothing short of genius.
Look, I’ll just say it: I’m really not a fan of Jodie Foster. Honestly, even in *When the Lambs Settle*, she didn't strike me as particularly convincing. She was okay in *Contact*, I suppose, but even that feels like a stretch when you really think about it. At the end of the day, I just don't care for her work, and there is absolutely no way I would ever put her in the same league as Nicole Kidman.

Does anyone happen to remember which specific scene Nicole Kidman was filming in *Moulin Rouge* when she actually broke her leg?

Most of those scenes were shot while she had a broken leg, and even when she’s on screen, you only see her from the waist up anyway.

A truly magnificent piece of cinema... It strikes that exact balance of being fairy-tale enchanting without overdoing it. I found myself particularly struck by that opening sequence where they transition into "My Song, My Dreams"... such an incredibly sharp, intelligent stylistic choice. Simply delicious.

Honestly, if you think this movie is just tacky or "gay," you clearly missed the entire point.