Why is the film getting such bad reviews??

Rating: 9/10 (12 February 2007)

This film is completely on par, if not more solid than much of her other work. I admit Lost In Translation was better, but Marie Antoinette is still a wonderfully unique experience. Beautiful direction and photography, as well as strong performances from Schwartzman and Dunst make this, in my opinion, the second best film of the year, the first being Babel. The music choices, though risky, proved extremely effective in creating the atmosphere of the film. Compared with her other films, Antoinette may be superior stylistically and second to Lost in Translation in depth of the story.A must see for those who can tolerate directors who dare to make films that are different.
10/10