In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006) which is currently available on Paramount+, Epix/MGM+ and the Roku Channel. As we close out Women's History Month, we look at writer/director, Sofia Coppola's film, which was inspired by the book, MARIE ANTOINETTE: THE JOURNEY by Antonia Fraser. In this retelling, the story takes artistic liberties and focuses on Marie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst) from her journey to meet her groom to be, Louis XVI (Jason Schwartzman) to the point where she, her husband and children are removed from the palace by those involved in the French Revolution. Those 2 events are glossed over for the most part and the bulk of the film focuses on Marie and her POV as a young bride and then Queen. The costumes in the film scored the Best Costume award from the Oscars but a weak story and bland acting do little for the overall storytelling experience. The film is rated PG-13 and clocks in at 2 h 3 m. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
