Came for Depp, stayed for Maïwenn
This isn't a very historically accurate movie, nor did I expect it to be. Nowadays I understand biopics are historical fanfictions.
Nonetheless, this movie captures the ambience of late monarchy France in a way that is compelling and immersive.
What I liked most was the humor! I laughed several times from the absurdity the characters were forced to display. Maïwenn managed to be both endearing and slightly detestable, which I also enjoy.
My least favorite part was the glamourification/cutesification of certain very bad practices of the time (cough cough, slavery).
Depp wasn't very good, mostly because his bad french limited his dialogues, even if he did have a convincing air of pompous severity.
Overall, a fun movie with great costumes and a very over the top decor, decent acting, and some good historical anecdotes.
Nonetheless, this movie captures the ambience of late monarchy France in a way that is compelling and immersive.
What I liked most was the humor! I laughed several times from the absurdity the characters were forced to display. Maïwenn managed to be both endearing and slightly detestable, which I also enjoy.
My least favorite part was the glamourification/cutesification of certain very bad practices of the time (cough cough, slavery).
Depp wasn't very good, mostly because his bad french limited his dialogues, even if he did have a convincing air of pompous severity.
Overall, a fun movie with great costumes and a very over the top decor, decent acting, and some good historical anecdotes.
- valemas
- Jun 11, 2023