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Marie Antoinette |  | Director: Sofia Coppola
Actors: Kirsten Dunst, Marianne Faithfull, Steve Coogan, Clara Braiman, M?lodie Berenfeld
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: Movie
Buy New: $7.99
as of 9/8/2010 15:32 CDT details
Seller: Amazon Video On Demand
Rating:  356 reviews
Sales Rank: 6082
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 119 Minutes
ASIN: B000NGYLOM
Theatrical Release Date: October 19, 2006
Release Date: February 13, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Synopsis:
Written and directed by Academy Award? winner Sofia Coppola (2003, Best Writing, Lost In Translation), Marie Antoinette is an electrifying yet intimate re-telling of the turbulent life of history?s favorite villainess. Kirsten Dunst portrays the ill-fated child princess who married France?s young and indifferent King Louis XVI (Jason Schwartzman). Feeling isolated in a royal court rife with scandal and intrigue, Marie Antoinette defied both royalty and commoner by living like a rock star, which served only to seal her fate. |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 356
 waste of time and money September 6, 2010
Melissa E. Davis
I felt as though someone went into a well decorated museum with a video camera. The cover was better than the movie.
 This is not about Marie, but Sofia August 21, 2010
fCh (GMT-5, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Alright, except for the props, including Sofia's cousin playing Louis XVI, what is authentic about this film? Nothing! Not even the acting of Kirsten Caroline Dunst, or the Cannes imprimatur on display.
Now, if you want a look into the limited universe of the scions of a more creative generation, watch this movie for it's all about the underdeveloped personality of the director herself, whose culture seems to span from Rodeo Dr. to 1980s pop. There is so much self-indulgence here that I must seriously ask if we are not witnessing a transformation in the art of film akin to the one in theater, where the old stories are played in contemporary environments. If so, Coppola is achieving only 1/2 of the goal, for she should have planted the whole story much closer to home than bother with Versailles, the much touted Blahnik shoes and so on.
As film making goes, Marie Antoinette is a plain canonical piece, nothing is either ruined or achieved here. From the extras, we learn that Sofia was encouraged to be herself in this movie, and her output is perceived accordingly even by the crew. Jason Schwartzman, playing Louis XVI, even says that he stopped relying on books for his part; his cousin's script did it for him.
So, if you are in for a postmodern take on this particular piece of history, this is a must watch film (5-stars). Otherwise, by all means, redirect your resources (1-star)! This film might a taken a turn or two too many on me, sorry!
Marie Antoinette movie August 21, 2010
C. T. Thomas (Denver, CO)
I bought this for my teen niece. The girlie, material world was something I felt she'd relate to and find enjoyable. It's the 2nd time I watch it and in a shopping montage I caught a pair of blue keds in Antoinette's closet: clever. I am a fan of Coppola's movies and this was a solid interpretation of the life of a teenager; we tend to forget most of these folks were very young when they had to assume power. If you are looking for some kind of Andrew Davies BBC Classics go elsewhere. This is dreamy and drippy and full of lush sets, costumes, pastels, and laid back acting. The mix of accents from New York, British, to American was another playful element. Again, leave your expectations out and approach this for its content not historical chops (though, it is as accurate as any biopic can be)
 Let Them Eat Crow August 6, 2010
Marc Alexander
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'll make it short but sour. Simply put, Marie Antoinette is a failure on every level. Its flat, unimaginative script is exceeded by Kursten Dunst's ghastly, monochromatic "performance" and a motley supporting cast, many of whom honk their lines in a twangy, totally inappropriate American accent. A badly written, badly made, badly directed egregious flop by bambina Coppola that seems to live up to as Francis Ford Coppola's unspoken motto: "Keep nepotism in the family." Give this one a wide pass.
 Absolutely Magnifique August 1, 2010
Christina (Philadelphia, PA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a huge history buff and I have a love of all things french, so obviously I was excited to see this film. I became even more interested after hearing the type of music Sofia chose to incorporate into the film. However, because the film didn't generate too much buzz, I simply forgot to check it out, until a few weeks ago. I finally watched it in its entirety and I absolutely loved it. How could such a creative film receive so little recognition? Aside from the costumes, the film failed to gain praise and I truly cannot understand why. It's beautiful, emotional, and exceptionally unique. Ms. Coppola took a notorious historic figure and humanized her to leave the viewer feeling somewhat close to Marie Antoinette. What I enjoyed most about the film was the soundtrack. Music has the power to transform a film and this soundtrack most certainly did. The indie/new wave style of music which Sofia Coppola chose could not have been more perfect for the direction of this film. It provided emotion and a modern twist, again causing the viewer to somewhat relate to the cast. Bravo Ms. Coppola! This is one my all-time favorite films.
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