Before Chicago even came out, the Chicago vs. Moulin Rouge question filled the air.
Moulin Rouge is pretty much my favorite movie and I've seen it countless times, so it was pretty hard (in my mind) to beat. Like almost everyone else, I was anxious to compare.
Much to my surprise, the two are almost impossible to compare. Other than the fact they are both musicals and the vocals and dancing are amazing, they share nothing in common. Moulin Rouge is a love story, and Chicago is a...different story.
I gave Moulin Rouge a 10/10, which hardly seemed fitting for a movie of that caliber. I also gave Chicago a 10/10. Chicago, in my opinion, was more entertaining than Moulin Rouge. The only comparable parts are the beginning of Moulin Rouge with all of Chicago. I personally feel Chicago is better at this comparison. However, if I had to choose a movie, it would be Moulin Rouge. The love and sad songs of that movie overpower any fantastic dance number in Chicago.
Anyway, back to the movie. WOW! I had a smile on my face the whole time. Although I think Richard Gere has a great voice, I don't care for the sound of it. Catherine's and Renee's voices are unbelievable, and they both act their roles incredibly well. The "cell block tango" and Queen Latifa's number were my favorites of the whole movie. I would say this is the best movie of the year that I have seen (which, has yet to include: The Hours, About Schmitt, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Pianist, Far From Heaven, Gangs of New York, and the new Lord of the Rings...I'm WAY behind!)
DEFINITELY see this movie...you won't regret it!
Moulin Rouge is pretty much my favorite movie and I've seen it countless times, so it was pretty hard (in my mind) to beat. Like almost everyone else, I was anxious to compare.
Much to my surprise, the two are almost impossible to compare. Other than the fact they are both musicals and the vocals and dancing are amazing, they share nothing in common. Moulin Rouge is a love story, and Chicago is a...different story.
I gave Moulin Rouge a 10/10, which hardly seemed fitting for a movie of that caliber. I also gave Chicago a 10/10. Chicago, in my opinion, was more entertaining than Moulin Rouge. The only comparable parts are the beginning of Moulin Rouge with all of Chicago. I personally feel Chicago is better at this comparison. However, if I had to choose a movie, it would be Moulin Rouge. The love and sad songs of that movie overpower any fantastic dance number in Chicago.
Anyway, back to the movie. WOW! I had a smile on my face the whole time. Although I think Richard Gere has a great voice, I don't care for the sound of it. Catherine's and Renee's voices are unbelievable, and they both act their roles incredibly well. The "cell block tango" and Queen Latifa's number were my favorites of the whole movie. I would say this is the best movie of the year that I have seen (which, has yet to include: The Hours, About Schmitt, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Pianist, Far From Heaven, Gangs of New York, and the new Lord of the Rings...I'm WAY behind!)
DEFINITELY see this movie...you won't regret it!