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This movie was enjoyable to watch.

The narrator element blended well in telling the story of King Louis Xv mistress.

The rules of the Versailles court seem so extreme nowadays but the movie depicts everything in detail along with the costumes and dialogue it makes a very good historical drama.

Johnny Depp's French is good and he delivers his lines modestly which makes it more realistic.

Sometimes movie makers tend to embellish the historical facts, this one doesn't and the intertwined relationships between the king, his daughters and his mistress are well documented and these play out in this movie.

Depp's performance was very good. It was nice to see him play an historical character, I think it was a challenge he was up for and in my opinion he nailed it.

I really enjoyed this film! The scenery and the costuming, and the love story set in the time period of Louis XV! Johnny Depp is a master at using his eyes, expression and body language to create a feel in the room where each scene happens. Maiwenn did an excellent portrayal of Jeanne, and you could really feel the chemistry between them. In one scene, the king comes in and totally dominates the room communicating such feeling without words. I highly recommend this film. It was easy to keep up with the French dialogue using the subtitles. The music also carries you away,! I highly recommend this film. You Will feel so many emotions!

This movie has great visual beauty: costumes and settings are breathtaking and the cinematography is impressive. But I did have some mixed feelings when leaving the theater. This was partly due to the writing, that felt at times a bit lazy, with superficial dialogues and some abrupt jumps in time, that they tried to overcome by a voice-over filling-in several chronologic blanks (talk about lazy!).

Johnny Depp is convincing as Louis XV, his somewhat mumbling and understated way of acting suits the character fine and his French diction is impeccable. The king's mischievous sisters are at many times hilarious, and I was impressed by Benjamin Lavernhe as the king's trusted valet, his part is one of the few more multilayered ones, and he moved me to tears when at the end he had to say goodbye to his dying master. But the parts of Jeanne's beloved stepson Adolphe, as well as that of Louis's beloved third daughter, stay way too sketchy (both having hardly one line to speak) to make the supposedly enormous impact that their loss had on Jeanne and Louis relatable.

My biggest problem however was Maïwenn. She is also the director and one of the writers, and apparently couldn't resist the challenge of also taking on the major and pivotal part of Jeanne. Jeanne DuBarry was 24 years old when she, as a young and ravishing beauty, caught the eye of King Louis. Well, Maïwenn can hardly be called a beauty; besides, she was already past 45 at the time of shooting, and clearly looked her age. In her sumptuous costumes she may make a royal impression, but it's hard to swallow that the king specifically chose her out of that endless line of much more attractive and younger women.

In short: not really bad, with great visual beauty (and by the way an equally impressive score!), but unfortunately neither really good.

Lush and big-budgeted costumer retells life of title role from an illegitimate girl to influential favorite. Epic on life of famous French favorite has Maiween in title role but lacks perspective and historical accuracy , though sets & costumes are excellent , being marketed for a large audience. This is a sympathetic biopic of the 18th-century favorite, the most notorious French courtesan , retelling the iconic figure, as Du Barry (Maiwenn) went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress. At the beginning, her lover, the Count du Barry (Melvil Poupaud) , who is getting rich thanks to Jeanne's lucrative gallantry, wishes to introduce her to the King. He organizes the meeting through the intermediary of the influential Duke of Richelieu (Pierre Richard) . This one exceeds his expectations: between Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and Jeanne, it's love at first sight... With the courtesan, the King rediscovers his taste for life - so much so that he can no longer do without her and decides to make her his official favorite.

Delicious eye candy, but lacking in substance, this is a glamorous as well as opulent film of life of 18th century French courtesan filled with agreeable drama , luxurious gowns , impressive palaces but lacks good pace and historical events ; so this story is not historically accurate. Maiwenn captures somewhat essence of title character giving a passable acting. She shines in this enjoyable but uneven, lavish & sadly neglected film .Maiwenn co-writes, directs and stars in this majestic biopic about Jeanne Du Barry, illegitimate daughter of a priest, the most hated woman at the court of Versailles and the favorite of the king, Louis XV, who regained his will to live thanks to this courtesan. We walk through the life of this rebellious woman who broke with the codes of the corseted Versailles of the 18th century, scandalizing an entire country and was always exposed to all kinds of mockery, insults and harassment from those who always wanted to remind her of her origins. Maiwenn decided to make a film about Du Barry, after seeing her character in ¨Sofia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette¨, and also influenced by ¨Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon¨. Maiwenn stated the following: Jeanne Du Barry seduced me because she is a magnificent loser. The movie had hundreds of costumes and lavish set designs . Some gowns became extremely heavy due to the embroidery, flounces and precious stones used . This film is really a historical/"pseudo-historical" drama , with the Versailles Court as the back scenery, for all kinds of entertaining intrigues . Spectacular and colorful scenarios , in fact , crew was allowed to film on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, Yvelines; along with colorful and brilliant cinematography by Laurent Dailland. Adding evocative musical score by composer musical score Stephen Warbeck . The motion picture unevenly written, produced and directed directed by Maiwenn , though she later admitted that this was too much for her, and swore to never direct and star at the same time in a movie again.

The film based on historical deeds and adding more happenings , these are the following: Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry (19 August 1743 - 8 December 1793). Jeanne Bécu was the illegitimate daughter of Anne Bécu, a 30-year-old seamstress. Jeanne's father remains unidentified; however, it is possible that her father was Jean Jacques Gomard, a friar. She was the last maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis XV of France. She was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution on accusations of treason-particularly being suspected of assisting émigrés to flee from the Revolution. She is also known as "Mademoiselle Vaubernier". In 1768, when the king wished to make Jeanne maîtresse-en-titre, etiquette required her to be the wife of a high courtier, so she was hastily married on 1 September 1768 to Comte Guillaume du Barry. The wedding ceremony was accompanied by a false birth certificate, created by Jean-Baptiste du Barry, the comte's older brother. The certificate made Jeanne appear younger by three years and obscured her poor background. Henceforth, she was recognized as the king's official paramour. Her arrival at the French royal court scandalized some, as she had been a courtesan and came from humble beginnings. She was shunned by many, including Marie Antoinette, whose contempt for Jeanne caused alarm and dissension at court. On New Year's Day 1772, Marie Antoinette deigned to speak to Jeanne; her remark, "There are many people at Versailles today", was enough to take the edge off the dispute, though many still disapproved of Jeanne. Decades later, during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution, Jeanne was imprisoned over accusations of treason by her slave Zamor. She was executed by guillotine on 8 December 1793. Her body was buried in the Madeleine cemetery. The fabulous gems which she had smuggled to London were sold at auction in 1795.

Jeanne du Barry plunges into the opulent world of 18th-century Versailles, following the remarkable rise of Jeanne Bécu (played by director Maïwenn herself), a woman born into poverty who claws her way up the social ladder to become the last mistress of King Louis XV (Johnny Depp). The film chronicles their unconventional romance amidst the whispers and machinations of a jealous court.

While Jeanne du Barry boasts undeniable strengths, it ultimately settles for a comfortable mediocrity. Maïwenn's portrayal of Jeanne is the film's heart and soul. She imbues the character with a sharp wit and a fierce determination to survive, causing you to admire her improbable journey. However, Depp's Louis XV feels muted. Trapped under layers of powdered wigs and regal attire, his performance lacks the spark needed to truly capture the complexity of a king burdened by ennui.

The historical context, though not deeply explored, provides a fascinating backdrop. We see glimpses of a society teetering on the brink of revolution, where the extravagance of the court clashes with the growing discontent of the people. This juxtaposition adds a touch of weight to the narrative, but the film doesn't fully explore the social commentary it seems to hint at.

Visually, the film is a treat. The production design meticulously recreates the opulent halls of Versailles, with rich fabrics, gilded furniture, and sparkling chandeliers transporting you to another era. The costumes are equally impressive, a dazzling array of silks and satins that bring the characters to life. The camerawork is steady, but doesn't take many risks, relying on traditional shot compositions.

The score is a pleasant mix of classical and orchestral pieces that complement the on-screen action without being overly dramatic. The editing is efficient, ensuring a smooth and brisk pace. The dialogue, however, can be uneven at times. While some scenes crackle with witty repartee, others fall flat, relying on exposition rather than letting the visuals do the talking.

Jeanne du Barry reminded me, in some ways, of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette. Both films explore the lives of women who, despite their positions of privilege, are ultimately trapped by societal expectations. However, Marie Antoinette leans into a dreamlike aesthetic and a more melancholic tone, whereas Jeanne du Barry strives for a more grounded historical drama.

Overall, Jeanne du Barry is a visually stunning and entertaining movie that benefits from Mawenn's captivating performance. However, a shallow exploration of its themes and a somewhat underwhelming lead performance from Depp hold it back from greatness. If you're looking for a lavish historical romance with a strong female lead, this is worth watching. But for those seeking a deeper exploration of the characters and their place in history, you may leave with a desire for more.

Fantastic movie. Beautifully done and the actors did a wonderful job The movie was filled with humor, happiness and sadness. The subtitles were very easy to read and follow, and the body language was so well played Johnny Depp's part was so well played that you felt like you was watching a royal person and the clothes and scenery was beautiful. I saw this movie with my granddaughter who is not even a Johnny Depp fan and she thought it was beautiful. She even cried at the end. I am so glad the theater in my town carried the movie so I was able to see it as there was no advertisement or anything other than on Facebook And I know a lot of people wanted to see it that couldn't and a lot of people had to drive several hours to see it, but the movie was really worth it.

The main kick to see it is represented, no doubts, by Johnny Depp. Who, indeed, is a magnificent Louis XV. But the authentic gift is Pierre Richard in a surprising skin of duke of Richelieu or beautiful portraits of Dauphin and Marie Antoinette. , near the inspired portrait of La Borde proposed by Benjamin Lavernhe. A beautiful film for what you expect to define the beauty in a film about XVIII century. But little more that.

It is a film about seduction and loneliness and pleasure and compromises, lost and rivalry, rejection and life as circle but, in same measure, a fine - precise definition, subtle and some eccentric, of life.

Charming and provocative, not only for music, costumes or atmosphere but for fair reflection of fundamental truths.

In short, just delightful and a great Johnny Depp work.

Have always enjoyed movies about this fascinating time period, and never get too anal about historical accuracy. What's most important for me, as a movie buff is that the creators get the "heart" and the "atmosphere" of it across with the tools available. (Actors, camera,music,setting,costumes, dialogue and a solid story) The positives for me: There were some gorgeous costumes, hair, make up and settings which all seemed to be historically correct and if they weren't it didn't matter. The score was ok. Nothing of it stood out neither exceptional or terrible. The subtitles, often, were not clear in translation and that may of knocked my enjoyment of the movie somewhat. ( I watch subtitled movies frequently, and this is NOT usually a big issue) Seems like a fascinating story with some full characters but the story did not hit me as emotionally hard as I would of liked. It just didn't feel intimate enough for me.

There was some solid acting, but again, it was a story that didn't flesh out the characters enough for my tastes.

It was ok.

Johnny as a king was beautiful. I almost forgot that he is American because his French was so good. The chemistry between him and Maïwenn was amazing, as well. The scenes that needed dialog had it, and the scenes that did not need dialog were amazing with just facial expressions and body language. The costumes were regal and elegant. It is a love story for the ages. It is a love story between two people who love each other but are in the wrong social class. This love story also incorporates politics at times, as well. Love is complicated at times which is real life at times, as well. I highly recommend this movie.

Very much in the vein of the recent "Versailles" and "Marie Antoinette" serialisations, this rather opulent drama shows us a little of the excesses and ridiculousness of court life in 18th century France. This time, it's Jeanne Bécu (Maïwenn) who is the shrewd young woman who quickly learns how to use her "charms" to get on in life. Eventually, she is noticed by the ambitious Count du Barry (Melvil Poupaud) who is friends with the Duc de Richelieu (Pierre Richard) who happens to be a procurer of fun for King Louis XV (Johnny Depp). Nervously introduced, she pours a little scorn on the silliness of court protocol and provides him with quite a refreshingly honest companion. Of course, his daughters immediately take offence and the arrival of Marie Antoinette (Pauline Pullman) to marry the Dauphin (Diego Le Fur) ensures battle lines are quickly drawn. The now married Countess du Barry cannot remain at court if she is constantly shunned by the Dauphine, so a bit of well costumed political intrigue ensues as the King and his mistress struggle to find a little recognition for her and happiness for them both. I found there to be quite an effective chemistry between Depp and Maïwenn, especially during the protracted malarkey that was his morning levée, and I loved the absurd wigs on his disproving daughter Princess Adélaïde (India Hair), who led a troupe of her entitled and unpleasant sisters like ducklings along behind her. It's a gorgeous film to watch, the beauty and grandeur of his palatial home and the whole aesthetic really works well at delivering a grand environment for the plotter and the sycophant. Depp doesn't really have too much to do here and the writing isn't the best though. At times it renders it little better than a very well produced, expensive, pantomime and I could have done with just a little more character development of both the principals here. That said, it's a classy and stylish piece of cinema that looks very impressive on big screen.

The movie is truly beautifully designed and is filled with magnificent shots of Versailles. The locations and costumes have been carefully chosen and are a feast for the eyes. The story and the dialogues are entertaining enough to keep you engaged. Johnny Depp makes for a fantastic French king.

The film is directed by Maïwenn, who also plays the lead role. I can understand that a woman wants to play the role of Madame Du Barry (and she acts very well) but I don't see Madame Du Barry; I see Maïwenn. Her beauty is exaggerated. She has a coarse face with a huge mouth and a large set of teeth that give her a somewhat masculine look. I find her charming and likable, but I can't find the subtle, enchanting Madame Du Barry from the stories.

Although Maïwenn plays a character role, it's never explored and it's never really clear how her ambitions relate to her love for the king. Their love lacks intimacy and becomes somewhat understandable only towards the very end. But then it is too late for drama. The only drama in the movie comes from Benjamin Lavernhe. That man deserves a leading role.

Initially, i watched the movie for Johnny Deep only, as he is my fav actor (and a crush, of course). My thoughts for this movie is that it will depend on your perspective, and also expectative, while watching this.

First of all: Jeanne Du Barry. Maiwenn casted herself as Jeanne Du Barry, but, as we can see, is not an appropiate casting cos of her age and looks. Du Barry was said to have delicate features; big almond blue eyes, blond hair, fair skin, etc. She was extremely beautiful. She was also about 25 yo when she met Louis XV. When u think about it, Maiwenn is not the best casting for the role. She is way older and has a different type of beauty than Du Barry used to have.

At many moments i thought that Maiwenn over romanticized her character: to be childlike, rebelious but kind, not racist (her portrayed relationship with Zamor in the movie felt disohnest.and unreal) all those things. Why tho? Why not present this historical figure as it was? To please the modern audience? Honestly i dont think so. I do understand as a woman why she would cast herself, but why lie about the character's true self? Fulfilling her own fantasies maybe?

Depp: I love johnny depp and maybe my critics about him are not to be trusted. I mainly watched the movie because of him, and he was as charming as ever (in my eyes). Now, honestly, i guess he did well with what was given to him. Not many lines,simple dialogues, not too much of emotion was given to our guy. He did well. I dont undestand french, so i wont say much about it. But now i gotta go back to Maiwenn: Why did she chose him? I'm sure many other actors could've played the role, as it is not complex at all (not in this movie). A good french actor with the proper looks would have done well too.

Now, the historical details and portrayed extravagance was as good as you can expect from any other historical movie. Good portraying. In the other hand, the real impact their relationship had at the time seemed to be left aside.

In conclusion: If you want historical accuracy, this is not the best choice. If you are looking for a love afair story (with little emotion), go for it. Maybe Maiwenn wanted to live a romantic story alongside Johnny Depp? I dont know, but it feels like it somehow. 'I'm happy he was in this, but it is questionable. Not at all wrong, but curious. Maybe 'i'm thinking too much. The movie was dishonest at many moments, but i did not disliked it completely as my expectations weren't high. It pleased me somehow, despite my critics. It is controversial, but if you ignore history maybe you will like it.

At the end, it does feels like a fanfiction.

This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. If it weren't for Johnny Depp's name on the cast list, nobody would really care about it. It's one of the most soulless pieces of ,,art" I've encountered.

Maiwenn (I've never heard about her before this film) directed and cast herself in the leading role, basically using this real life story as a means to show off her ,,talents". The pacing is bad, Jeanne's story is uninteresting and I personally found Maiwenn too unattractive to take seriously as a woman desired by so many men.

Depp pretty much plays his usual offbeat character even in this ,,serious" movie. His talents are clearly wasted here and I hope he pulls himself together and get involved in some decent projects in the near future.

Avoid.

There are two ways to watch this film, one as a simple costume drama that is a cut above the average, the other is as someone (like myself) who knows much of the underlying story. And necessarily finds some aspects jarring. An American viewer needs to know right off that Maïwenn, the director and star, is a little like Miranda July in being a polymath who has dipped into varied levels of creativity. It was natural then for her to cast herself in the lead, even if, for different reasons, she later considered that a mistake. But in a sense one is watching a Maïwenn vehicle as much as a slice of history. Also, voice-overs rarely work in dramatic films and are something of a distraction here. While the film highlights some fun period details, it often does so self-consciously, wearing its research on its sleeve. For the viewer who comes with no background knowledge of this tale, it is probably about as satisfying as Coppola's "Marie-Antoinette", if less artificial and anachronistic. Now, for someone who knows Du Barry's story, the film is largely a missed opportunity. Historically, Maïwenn is woefully miscast, not least because she from the start has a rather aristocratic bearing and so one never really gets the development of a woman who could have spent her life in upscale bordellos, being seductively sexual and very unsophisticated. Du Barry herself seems to have been an exuberantly sexual woman whose magnetic sexuality drew men to her long before she reached the King. Maïwenn has a certain thoroughbred sensuality, but nothing like the kittenish, boy toy sexuality that might better have been incarnated by Marilyn Monroe or any number of modern actors who radiate a similar politically incorrect desire to please men and be their plaything. (One story has it that Louis, having spent an early night with her, gleefully told a courtier he had never tasted such pleasures; the other man wryly responded, "That is because Your Majesty has never been to a whorehouse." One cannot imagine such an anecdote being told of Maïwenn's Jeanne.) Also, by all accounts, Du Barry really was very sweet, so that the first favor she asked from the King was the pardon of a peasant who had been condemned for killing the child she had by a priest. Sweet enough too to charm the stern nuns who received her after her exile. And naive enough to return to Paris, where she was in immediate danger, when she was already safe in England. In this regard, too, it is annoying to see her last words reported as a kind of life wisdom, when she famously and credibly cried out something like, '"No! Just another minute! You're going to hurt me! Just another minute!" Very much at the end a woman of the people sturdily clinging to Life. There is a great story to be told of her life, with layers and nuance and development of a woman of the people into an honored lady of the court (even after her exile). But this is not it.

Well I can say that this movie is not a bore as it has been previously advertised as. We all know where those reviews are coming from. I'm sorry but critic reviews don't bother me and won't change my mind about a movie. They are narrow minded people.

Anyway, I think this movie is great. Of course, it is a movie from a different era and if you don't like those type of movies then it won't be your thing. But if you give it a chance you may like it too just like I did.

JD did very well. I was quite impressed with the way he portrayed king Louis. He may not have has alot of lines but he made up for that with body language and if you know JD and his body language then you know what I mean. Let's just say they made a great choice giving the part to JD nobody could have done a better job.

As for meiwenn she was also quite good. I was also very impressed with her portrayal of Jeanne du Barry.

Her and JD worked very well together.

I really hope we will see another movie with them two together in the future.

First of all, I have to admit I'm not a fan of those kind of movies and I wasn't planning to watch that movie. Eventually, I decided to watch it, because I would like to watch something different than the movies I'm used to. The plot of the movie was really interesting and it was kinda innovative. The storyline was very well written and everything was well-explained. The characters were very interesting, well-developed and some of them were really likeable. The 1700's were portrayed really well, especially the outfits. The opening scene was very promising and I really liked it. The ending scene was kinda predictable, but it was very intense and tragic. Overall, it was an average movie, kinda boring sometimes, but I definitely enjoyed it.

This is a fabulous movie. Maiwenn and Johnny were captivating and were perfect for their roles. It was a roller coaster of emotions. There were some very humerus scenes. Some sad times and times you were annoyed by some bad behavior by a few of the girls. As usual Johnny's facial expressions spoke volumes. The settings outside and in the palace are breathtaking. The costumes absolutely gorgeous. I will definitely see this wonderful movie again and again. Reading the subtitles is not distracting. There aren't many long dialog speeches. It's a love story between two people from different backgrounds that found an unbreakable union.

As if there aren't French actors who could have taken the role of J. Depp who acted awfull. He actually spoke some French lines like a child who learned his lesson for an upcoming test. Same for many of the other actors except for Pierre Richard. Thank God for this real French icon! Also a big plus for the costumes and location. Maiwenn should have wathed 'Ridicule' from Patrice Leconte and so have seen how it's done making a movie like this. Ridicule from Patrice Lecomte is delightfull, delicious to watch with all it's dramatic irony and decadence. Also a truly great French cast as Jean Rochefort and Fanny Ardant.

There are two reasons to watch this: 1. Visual. Views, costumes, architecture; 2. Depp. Who is a part of visual actually, cause there is almost no talking from the King, and only lightest moves of face musles are doing the play (and the play is great)

What holds the deep problem of the movie is Jeanne du Barry. First of all - to be honest, her story is nether unique nor interesting. Second - the actress. The most of her acting is smiling and laugh with almost always no reason.

Another problem is the script. Characters, except maybe the King and his loyal servant, are way too plain for drama. Markedly "ugly and stupid" sisters are terrible - is this disney movie for 6 y.o.? Also, important things are going too fast, while every another Jeanne smile takes all possible time it can get.

If we step out, blur the trees and look at the forest, we will see: what we are forced to watch is just Maïwenn takes her time in decorations almost every woman wants. She even has the King! Why Depp agreed to do this? Well, because they called him. And come on, what actor refuses to play the King.

P. S. By the way, what exactly is "Maïwenn"? Is there any other identifier? Can I also be only one, say, "Ïvann" on the Earth without any further identification?

Wow this movie is just BEAUTIFUL.

I couldn't help but cry. It's beyond amazing. I won't give any spoilers. But I will say that this movie was well worth the wait. If you don't watch then you will be missing out on something truly amazing. Johnny Depp was the perfect choice to portray king Louis XV. He played the part better than I thought that he would. His French was amazing. Johnny and Maïwenn act very well together and you. You can see they have a great connection and chemistry. If you have a chance to see this movie go see it you will love it. If it's not your type of movie then it isn't but give it a real chance and don't listen to anybody else.

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.

I love historical dramas but this one was one big disappointment.

Movie that lacks any depth, you don't get to see how the connection between characters develops, how they fall in love, what is happening between them, it's just somehow there. I didn't care at all about any of the characters, very shallow and bland. I watched to experience love story but that's really not what happened, there was nothing to experience really except some childish giggling and empty words that were not backed up by anything. Part that should be sad was not sad at all to me, I just saw emptiness.

Would not watch again and would not recommend to anyone.

On his first appearance, since the well-spoken trial with Amber Hard, Johnny Depp is (Almost) on a leading role and he looks...Tired.

If you seek for an out-of-the-movie context, you can read and understand that its director, writer and leading actress - Maïwenn is one of the Unconventional female character outside the movie canvas.

She has spoken, more than once, against #MeeToo concept and spirit, but her movie prime character is one that uses sex to shine and conquer the world which is ruled by men and doesn't stop until reaching the king's throne.

This is the movie of Jeanne du Barry and Johnny Depp's French accent, but none of the main characters are likeable or interesting, as the story itself. It is a monotonic plot, which you see and most of the time try not to laugh especially when the movie is presenting ridiculous costumes, make up and bizarre rituals of that time.

The era was so different and every cloth kind, hair / wig arrangement or any gesture had a significant meaning. It almost seems as if the royal Versailles palace with its residents didn't have anything to do except looking how other are dressed and behaved.

And of course.... ceremonies and a lot of them. Why am I talking about all of these? Because out of almost two hours of the movie, this is what I felt Maïwenn is mainly dealing and not the rise and rise of her main character.

I must learn that Historical dramas and myself must stop seeing each other or else this grumps will repeat themselves once again.