Call number
DVD-DRAMA 387
Collection
Publication
20th Century Fox (2016), Edition: No enhanced packaging
Description
An idealistic and impoverished young writer, newly arrived in Montmartre, is haphazardly inducted into a circle of young bohemians led by Toulouse-Lautrec. (Twentieth-Century Fox, 2001.)
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User reviews
LibraryThing member Bestine
When I first saw this in 2001, I couldn't decide whether I hated it or loved it. As a sort of "musical purist," I didn't care for the concept of mashing up a pastiche of re-purposed stage and pop hits. So I watched it again (for the fabulous dance choreography)... and again (for the gorgeous
I still don't really approve of the concept. On the other hand, I've long been a big fan of pretty much anyone who's fearless enough to go for a truly bold choice like this, especially with the objective of making an established art genre more "audience accessible." Plus, the performances are astonishing, it's super eye-candy, and OMG, that Tango...
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costuming)... and again (for the sheer spectacle of the major numbers)... and discovered I was hooked. I still don't really approve of the concept. On the other hand, I've long been a big fan of pretty much anyone who's fearless enough to go for a truly bold choice like this, especially with the objective of making an established art genre more "audience accessible." Plus, the performances are astonishing, it's super eye-candy, and OMG, that Tango...
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LibraryThing member willowcove
Really bad acting by Nicole Kidman
Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — 2001)
National Board of Review Award (Best Picture — 2002)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Winner — Best Director — 2002)
UPC
024543057659