Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Swartzman, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Rose Byrne, Steve Coogan
Distributed By: Columbia Pictures
Release Date: October 2006
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Visually stunning, director Sofia Coppola makes this movie a feast for the eyes.
Kirsten Dunst shines as Marie Antoinette and portrays her with kindness and sympathy and I love that it's filmed from her point of view and we get to see just how unsure she is about being accepted in France.
Jason Swartzman gives a wonderful and understated performance as he slowly warms to life as a royal husband. Rip Torn is humorous as Louis XV, whilst Rose Byrne brings great enthusiasm and Steve Coogan is also very good in his supporting role.
The music throughout creates a great atmosphere but I had to get my head around some of the more modern pieces which seemed to slightly contradict the film's setting, but overall this is a very pleasing and invigorating take on the life of France's young Monarch who's extravagance ultimately sealed her fate.
~~Nikki~~
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