bondy-4
Joined Aug 2000
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I got the impression there were 15 minutes missing. Is there a director's cut version waiting to be unleashed? The story line is a bit jerky in places, notwithstanding the fast paced action. I was impressed with the slight references to 19th century Literature that only the well-read person would recognise.
Nice things first ... as a visual feast, this movie is unsurpassed. 15 out of 10. Its problem, and that of the first two parts, is that it's too close to the book. That means too little plot and too many characters. You have to admit, it isn't much of a story ... get from one place to another and chuck a ring in a volcano. OK, there are sub plots but even the Yellow Pages has surprises. And come on, three hours? Why? It's a good movie, but not a great one.
Let's give away the plot right at the start, which is your classical "Love Story" anyway, ie cliche. Okay, now we can concentrate on the ever so predictable path to the end of the film. Throw in some admittedly very good music and dancing, albeit shamelessly over-produced and over-acted, and you have Moulin Rouge, version 2001.
The best bit was the CG graphic of the Paris roofscape in 1900. Should have been more of that. Moulin Rouge 2 anyone? Nah, have to wash what's left of my hair.
The best bit was the CG graphic of the Paris roofscape in 1900. Should have been more of that. Moulin Rouge 2 anyone? Nah, have to wash what's left of my hair.