Falls short in many ways

Rating: 5/10 (12 October 2018)

This was a colorful, opulent depiction of the court of Louis XV and Louis XVI and helps to answer the question "Who was Marie Antionette?" However, it falls short in revealing much about the woman beyond the superficial, which may have in fact been the essence of her personality. The film also fails to depict any indication of the unrest that led to the Revolution, so if one was totally ignorant of historical facts it might seem like the plot had a lot of holes and left many questions unanswered. The use of modern music instead of 18th century music did nothing to enhance the quality of the story.