The two movies Morgan Freeman has never got tired of watching: “One of the best ever made”
Morgan Freeman says he continues to revisit *High Noon* and *Moulin Rouge*, two films with sharply different styles that he considers among the finest he has seen. His choices show how performances and cinematic craft can hold an audience, whether through a restrained western drama or an exuberant musical.
Freeman praised Gary Cooper’s subtle performance in *High Noon*, especially the story of the marshal’s wife standing by him while the townspeople turn away. He also admired *Moulin Rouge* for its editing, direction and costumes; Catherine Martin’s production design and costumes by Martin and Angus Strathie won Academy Awards. Freeman said he had not watched any film “a million times”, but would continue to see both again.
In short
- Freeman keeps returning to *High Noon* and *Moulin Rouge*.
- He values Cooper’s restrained performance in the western.
- He praised the musical’s craft and award-winning design.
Explained simply
Morgan Freeman is an American actor whose career spans film, television and theatre. *High Noon* is a 1952 western starring Gary Cooper as a marshal facing a threat in his town, while *Moulin Rouge!* is a 2001 musical set in Paris at the turn of the 20th century.
The films use very different styles: *High Noon* is known for its restrained drama, while *Moulin Rouge!* features elaborate sets, costumes and fast-paced editing. The latter’s production design and costumes won Academy Awards, and both films are often discussed for the craft behind their performances and visual style.