After lost in translation (and largely because it came after that masterpiece) this was viewed as a major disappointment upon initial release but it’s a visually stunning film. Sofia was given a larger budget for this after lost and it’s not a perfect film- but the money is up there on the screen and it’s quite transcendent
Oscar win for best costume is well deserved- Milena Canonero worked with Francis Ford Coppola (cotton club, godfather III), Kubrick (the shining, clockwork orange, barry lyndon), Wes Anderson (Darjeeling, life aquatic, brand Budapest), out of Africa, titus, dick tracy– a virtuoso genius.
Casting of Dario argento daughter
Talented ensemble- some of them in cameo or seldom used like judy davis, steve coogan, tom hardy
You can see the similarities to barry lyndon and wes Anderson with the symmetry and exacting detail in the décor
There’s some interesting sofia/father autobiographical stuff going on here with the unready young and naïve heiress coming into the world she’s not quite ready for—along those same lines dunst (who is great here) and her Antoinette is not a flake (though I think the social criticism of paris hilton and other empty-headed heiresses (all shopping and tiny dogs) is still on-point)- she’s young and naïve and she turns jaded and selfish when those close turn against her
Filmed inside Versailles for first time- it’s magnificent photography and set pieces
Largely a dialogue-less movie with an inspired 80’s “me-generation” soundtrack and amazing visuals
Prologue shot of indulgences is a great foreshadowing shot
Isolation shot—dunst alone on the balcony amongst the massive castle—again- this film doesn’t really need dialogue at all—heavy soundtrack and montage heavy as well
Not sure the “fools rush in” song fits- feels out of place
Well it’s about time that you’ll have this as a Masterpiece.
My favorite shot from the entire film is the haunting fainal shot of Marie Antoinette’s destroyed bedroom. It’s haunting.
No, way! FOOLS RUSH IN was a perfect addition to an amazing soundtrack (RADIO DEPT!!!).
Well it’s about time that you’ll have this as a Masterpiece.
My favorite shot from the entire film is the haunting fainal shot of Marie Antoinette’s destroyed bedroom. It’s haunting.
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