This movie is very well done (subtitled). There are many treacherous characters, especially the Mother. It will make you appreciate your cookie baking mother and never want to receive any reading material as a gift.
December 27, 2008 |  | Overwhelming, Powerfull drama |  |
"La Reine Margot", a pure example of fine Europeon film-making, the film takes you back to the time of 15th century France, wonderfull performences from Adjani and Auteiuil, both had an excellent chemistry. Jean-Hugues Anglade, words alone will fail to describe his performence in the role of the King, he was fabulous. Pascal Greggory was excellent, even through his role was brief. Vincent Perez deliverd a good performence as well. the most prominent word about this very film could be 'Realistic and Genuine', thrown lights on the events that took place in 1572, France (the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre). Almost everyone delivers a brilliant performemce, If you are into French History or just good drama, you cannot afford to miss this wonderfull film. a film with perfection in all sences, surely wont dissapoint you. A fine example of 'Fabulous French Cinema'.
December 6, 2008Great story. Historical and very entertaining. Acting was excellent by
Adjani and Auteuil. Virna Lisi(one of my favorite actor from the 60's)
was very good in her part as Margot's mother. I highly recommend this movie for anyone who likes history, and romance.
August 27, 2008I'm not up on this period of history so I had to keep playing certain portions of the movie over and over. But it is a well-acted and sumptiously film vehicle. I had some trouble remembering which one of Margot's brother's were which and who was fight who. It's hard to watch such an action-filled film and have to read sub-titles too. But I eventually figured everything out and went on a great ride. There's much innuendo about incest which went over my head but since the possibilities were not central to the story, it mattered not. Isabelle Adjani is exquisitely and panssionate as Margot. The sets and costumes are lush and the cinematography superb. I have to go brush up on this period of history - I hope it is as frightening and interesting as this film portrays it here.
August 3, 2008I've seen this movie three times; it is one of my favorite historical films. And it really puts the kibbosh on any romantic yearnings for medieval times! Harsh, brutal, bloody and absolutely believable, even if it does take some liberties with facts, who cares? This is a film review site, not a place to quibble over historical accuracies/inaccuracies, and it was based on the novel by Alejandre Dumas, key word being "novel". This film is an artistic masterpiece all around, from the costumes, set designs, acting and execution of the plot. And it is the reason why I love movies. I am going to have to order it from Amazon now, so as to have my own copy! They don't make movies like this every day. I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up, A+, and an extra hundred stars.
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