Marie Antoinette

Sophie Cappola's Marie Antoinette is a fun movie. I like her films a lot because they manage of their artsy and surreal feels. Marie Antoinette was a weird mix of history, art, and culture. Though set in 18th century Versailles, the music is current and the acting style is contemporary.

Usually in films like this, the soundtrack includes Air and Phoenix, and some post punk groups like the Cure and New Order. As the parties roar and Crystal champagne flow at the chateau, you if the scenes weren't affected by Sophie and Kirstin's nights aux Champs earlier this spring. The montages are modern and vogue, not stuffy and traditional.

The whole movie feels a bit like a runway show. The designers included on the project did some impressive work. As a film, it definitely gets 9 stars from an artistic perspective. Unfortunately, the content doesn't live up to fashion, music, and montages of the film. I guess it captures the lifestyle of the stars well - and puts in contemporary language. I felt like it spent a bit too much on Marie trying to sleep with her husband, and I would kind of have enjoyed to see more of Marie's life after bastille day.

anyway ...


8/10