Endless series of parties invites tedium after a good start

Rating: Null/10 (11 February 2009)

This film begins well and the opening twenty minutes are interesting as we watch the young Marie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst) entering France and coping with royal protocol and an indifferent husband (Jason Schwartzman). Unfortunately, the film then goes on to show endless party scenes punctuated with modern music. Young Marie clearly enjoyed her parties! But why did this need to be repeated over and over again. Audience tedium ensues. Rip Torn seems to be enjoying himself as the lecherous Louis XV. There's practically no politics in the film and nothing is shown of the revolting classes until it's too late.
Overall 5/10