Moulin Rouge: The Splendid Illustrated Book That Charts the Journey of Baz Luhrmann's Motion Picture
by Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin

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Book Reviews of Moulin Rouge: The Splendid Illustrated Book That Charts the Journey of Baz Luhrmann's Motion Picture

Book Review: GLOSSY, GARRISH, AND SLICK -- TOO SLICK
Summary: 4 Stars

Guest photographers Doublas Kirkland and Mary Ellen Mark photos of garish aspects of the cast of club performers, dancers, tatooed men, little people, and cross-dressers who were barely visible in the frantic pace of the film are visually arresting. These are faces and stories unto themselves. Many of the lush color shots give a flavor and hint at the arduous task of putting the film together. Disappointing is the text that restates the numerous press releases, website data, and offers a brief history of bohemian Paris through the look of modern actors in costumes, however stunning those costumes may be.

Coffee table books are nice presents but in the end, they are decorative additions that provide entertainment for a fleeting moment of conversation much like the film does in heated discussions over Baz Luhrmann's filmic style. Wait for the paperback edition as the price is still quite high for the hardcover edition even though the quality of the book in total is worth the price for collectors.

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