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Am I the only one who adores this film?

posted 14 years ago by tigerbos
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I really don't understand why this film isn't rated higher on this site. Granted more men are members of IMDb and a lot of guys don't care for period pieces but women have ranked it low as well.
This is a brave and beautiful film. Of course it's not exactly historically accurate but I cannot help but feel the cinematagraphy, costumes and luscious looking pastries are mouth watering. I love the pastel colours! This stands as one of my most favorite period pieces. Doesn't anyone else like this film?

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[–] utopian-immigrant 13 years ago

I love this film.

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[–] squinchyface 13 years ago

I adore it too! It's pure pleasure for all the reasons you mention. And I find it also emotionally honest (even if not 100% historically accurate.) I take particular objection to critics who say it concentrates too little on the brewing French Revolution. There are lots of places people can turn for more historical/political accounts (fiction or non-fiction) of this historical event. This movie makes its subject the inner life of a young woman, and how she grows into herself, her sexuality, her own roles as wife, mother, friend, daughter.

[–] AdrieCm 13 years ago

I love it and have been an avid reader of anything Marie Antoinette since I was 10. Of course, some of it I don't think is completely accurate, but it's just a movie, it's not trying to be a history book.

[–] victorianowl 13 years ago

I found it a little boring, but it was so visually gorgeous. That's why I love it; just watching the scenes, looking at the colors and listening to the music. Sofia Coppola knows how to make anything pretty!

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[–] BernadetteButterfly 12 years ago

It's become one of my most-watched DVD's.

I couldn't live without it.

:-)

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[–] jazzontherocks 12 years ago

Me too, I adore it a lot. The dreamlike mood and quality paired with the lush visuals definitely brought a unique touch to the film. Simply delicious like cake! ;)

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[–] beavertoof 11 years ago

Just saw it again recently and I too think it is great.

You have to be in a receptive mood for it though, as it is not a traditional period piece, and of course its historical accuracy is questionable (most all period movies that is the case tho).

Though it has its flaws, there is alot great about it as well.

[–] punxgurrl 11 years ago

I do. It's a gorgeous film. Stellar soundtrack and costume design and set design.

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[–] eyeguy72 8 years ago

I watched it for Kirsten Dunst. Love her!