Marie Antoinette
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 20, 2006
5.8
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Mixed or average reviews based on 376 Ratings
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10
DanielROct 22, 2006
While slow paced and methodical, it is studded with beautiful imagery and even more gorgeous direction and acting.
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10
JimM.Oct 22, 2006
Just amaizing...I do not know why people cannot humblly acknowldge this fantastic cinema... After all, it is juts a movie!
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10
MartinN.Oct 21, 2006
This movie's a classic. Far superior to what the marketing suggests. Check it out. Outstanding.
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10
ChloeL.Oct 21, 2006
Fantastic, decadent, chic, very Sophia. I can't get the mood out of my head. When they watch the sunrise, its magic.
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9
TimP.Oct 21, 2006
Delightful acting, story, costumes, music. I was a bit put off by the use of blur, however. Otherwise an ace -- but I have a soft spot for the 18th Century.
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10
ArielleOct 21, 2006
Sofia Coppola did a superb job with this movie and should be praised by all as a great work of historical fiction! Although most perceive this as a fake portrayal of the real story, that was the point! it was historical fiction..... mostly Sofia Coppola did a superb job with this movie and should be praised by all as a great work of historical fiction! Although most perceive this as a fake portrayal of the real story, that was the point! it was historical fiction..... mostly facts but with a story twist.… Expand
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8
G.R.C.Oct 21, 2006
A very enjoyable film with a soundtrack that keeps your feet a tappin' and gives a good glipse at the girlish character of the former Queen of France. Tasteful and well executed. Kirsten Dunst and Rip Torn give memorable performances.
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BernardP.Oct 21, 2006
The worst movie i've seen this year. I fell asleep thirty minutes in and when I woke up, to my horror, Rip Torn was trying out his best cockney accent. Leave the period pieces to the brits. This was an insult to moviegoers. Avoid at all costs!
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DTGumbyOct 21, 2006
Basically what we have with Marie Antoinette is a movie where nothing happens, no themes are explored, no character is developed, there's no plot to be found and there's nothing to make up for this. My theory is that Sofia wanted Basically what we have with Marie Antoinette is a movie where nothing happens, no themes are explored, no character is developed, there's no plot to be found and there's nothing to make up for this. My theory is that Sofia wanted to make a Terrance Malick movie but didn't have the beautiful images and developed sense of place that makes his movies great. That said, Dunst sure is pretty and the 80s music really is well used. Maybe a 20 minute version of this film would be wonderful.… Expand
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10
D.B.Oct 21, 2006
The comments of the users and critics only reinforce my previous inclinations that audiences often have their heads shoved up their you-know-whats. This movie is pure magic, of such a beautiful and wistful kind it takes the form of a 14 year The comments of the users and critics only reinforce my previous inclinations that audiences often have their heads shoved up their you-know-whats. This movie is pure magic, of such a beautiful and wistful kind it takes the form of a 14 year old girl itself; emotional, passionate, colourful, and energetic. It is a pleasure to spend time within this movie's spell; it is so good, that frankly, I think Sofia Coppola has made a film too good for the ignorant masses who will go to watch a historical adaptation of some textbook or to see a cookie cutter film that fits perfectly in a dumb multiplex. It should cost more to see this film; maybe some of the idiots would stay away.… Expand
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NickR.Oct 21, 2006
While this movie is not the epitome of narrative or good direction, it does force the audience to consider whether or not what they learned in school about Marie Antoinette rings true. In appreciating this film, I believe, we are forced to While this movie is not the epitome of narrative or good direction, it does force the audience to consider whether or not what they learned in school about Marie Antoinette rings true. In appreciating this film, I believe, we are forced to give way to the recognition as Marie Antoinette as a girl (she's only 20 or so after all) who enjoyed luxury and perhaps indulged in that vice a little too much. Yes it is frivilous, yes it is historically inaccurate in many ways, but it also instills in us the much needed question "but what if the opposite were true."… Expand
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4
BobM.Oct 20, 2006
The reviews below say "beautifully drawn out", "worth it just for the imagery alone...", "a visual fest", etc. I agree with these comments, but beautiful film making doesn't make an engaging story. This movie unfortunately digresses The reviews below say "beautifully drawn out", "worth it just for the imagery alone...", "a visual fest", etc. I agree with these comments, but beautiful film making doesn't make an engaging story. This movie unfortunately digresses from the perfection of "Lost In Translation"'s ability to combine Sofia's visual mastery with a plot and gentle turn of events that keep you wanting more. This movie returns to the "pop art" feel of The Virgin Suicides, where you want to like it, but after around an hour or so, the pace of the movie put me to sleep (almost literally). Maybe it was just missing Bill Murray?… Expand
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10
ChristinaH.Oct 20, 2006
So wonderfully captures the hermetically sealed culture of Versailles, its obsession with visual delights... and frankly, its vapid apoliticalness. The movie is worth it alone, just for the imagery of the palace with the nobility and without So wonderfully captures the hermetically sealed culture of Versailles, its obsession with visual delights... and frankly, its vapid apoliticalness. The movie is worth it alone, just for the imagery of the palace with the nobility and without the tourists.… Expand
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9
ElliottM.Oct 20, 2006
Wonderful. I can't believe all the compliants about the ending -- it was perfect!!
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10
willyatesOct 20, 2006
A great movie, highly entertaining.
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10
DebbieY.Oct 20, 2006
Beautifully drawn out, A must see movie!
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DavisROct 20, 2006
I felt sick afterwards. Did Coppola even read the book? I have and this movie isn't faithful to it at all. Sickening hipster trash that only a father could love (and pay for).
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8
ZatannaZ.Oct 20, 2006
A visual feast! - and a fine performance by Kirsten Dunst. Definitely a mood piece and not to everyone's cup of tea (stretches of little or no dialogue) - but lI loved it! Lots of verve and attitude!
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RoblOct 19, 2006
Self-indulgent, disingenuous work...
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10
JohnMOct 18, 2006
Coppola stuns us with glamour and decadence. A fascinating film.
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[Anonymous]Oct 18, 2006
Boring, inaccurate and the acting -oophs what acting? Dunst is so miscast and Schwartzman's only reason for having the part is that he is Sophia's cousin. Read the Fraser book - wonderful.
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HardyC.Oct 17, 2006
Utterly boring film. If only this fantastic cast had a more interesting script to work with . . .
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8
IgnatzOct 16, 2006
Sumptuous, both personal and superficial, great soundtrack. Lags slightly as it comes to the end, but a delight nevertheless.
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JorgePOct 13, 2006
Jason Schwartzman and Kirsten Dunst make Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez look like Thomas Hayden Church and Sandra Oh.
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JackCOct 13, 2006
A hideous, unintelligent mess.
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JasonS.Oct 12, 2006
It's a movie. Not a good one, but you can sit through it...barely
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JohanS.Oct 12, 2006
Perhaps the worst historical timepiece ever made.
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MilesMOct 10, 2006
This movie walks all over the name and likeness of a dynamic individual. Boycott. Please.
1 of 1 users found this helpful
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