DVD Review
This section lists every special feature included on the excellent Moulin Rouge double disc DVD, according to the Region 1 (USA) DVD format. I have been told that the Region 4 (Australasia) DVD is identical. The Region 2 (UK/Europe) DVD contains the majority of the special features, but does not include the early versions of the Moulin Rouge script, as written by Baz Luhrmann and co-writer Craig Pearce.
This section also includes detailed reviews of all 15 'Easter Eggs' featured on the double disc DVD, including images. If you have any further DVD information that you would like to share, please feel free to contact me.
The Moulin Rouge double disc edition is definitely the most impressive DVD set I've ever seen. It is beautifully presented and showcases an amazing collection of special features that would take me many many hours to review here in the detail they deserve. I highly that recommend you check out every feature out for yourself using the information supplied in this section as a guide only. Exploring the DVD is a most entertaining experience, and you will learn an amazing amount of fun and informative material about the production, making you appreciate the movie even more.
Commentaries:
The first disc features the movie in its original cinematic format, plus two feature length commentaries that I definitely recommend. Commentaries made by Baz Luhrmann and co. are always highly entertaining, and the Moulin Rouge ones are no exception! One commentary is provided by Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin (Costume/Production Designer) and Don McAlpine (Choreographer), and features lots of interesting information about the making of the movie. The other commentary is by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce (Co-Writer) and delves more into the development of the plot, revealing lots of early ideas for characters and alternate story lines.
Behind the Red Curtain Version:
The first disc also features a Behind The Red Curtain version of the movie, which is an interactive feature that incorporates a variety of short clips into the film. These informative clips let us glimpse historical, artistic and technical views of the making of Moulin Rouge.
This fourth version of Moulin Rouge is ideal for people who have seen the movie a few times and would like to learn more about how it was made. Personally, I believe that anyone who wants to better understand the huge amount of work that was put into this production should also take the time to listen to both commentary versions. However, if commentaries are not your thing or you are just looking for a general overview, this version alone will definitely increase your knowledge of how the movie came to be.
Click here to read my comprehensive review of all eight clips featured in the Behind the Red Curtain version.
Special Features:
The second disc features an extensive collection of special features, including interviews with the cast and crew, script comparisons, unseen footage, extended dance sequences with multi camera options, music clips, design concepts, trailers and photos, as well as one of my personal favourites - the hilarious 'mock previsualisations' provided by Baz Luhrmann! :-)
Click here to view all special features included on the second disc of the Moulin Rouge DVD.
One of the features of the second disc is called 'The Musical Journey' and provides an insightful clip about Luhrmann's visit to Glasgow to work on the score for Moulin Rouge. Glasgow is the home of composer, Craig Armstrong, and the clip shows Armstrong taking Luhrmann for a visit to the beautiful Kelvingrove Park. As I am currently living in Glasgow myself, I thought it would be fun to put together a page featuring photos from both mine and Luhrmann's trips to Kelvingrove. Click here to take a look.
Easter Eggs:
Click here to read my reviews of the Moulin Rouge Easter Eggs and find out exactly what Baz Luhrmann plans to do with that hammer!
