Impressionistic Film

Rating: 10/10 (28 October 2006)

"Marie Antoinette" is sure to divide viewers because it is such an innovative film. Those that are expecting a biopic will be disappointed. Those expecting a progression from "Lost in Translation" will be ecstatic.
"Marie Antoinette" is an impressionistic film. Like a Van Gogh or a Monet, it does not resemble real life very much. It is full of color and music. It is like a young women's impression of what it must have been like to have been the last queen of France. She was spoiled rotten and had no training on how to rule a country.
Like "Lost in Translation," it is best in the quiet moments. It is beautifully photographed and mixes period music by Rameau and others with modern pop music from the 1980's. This is appropriate because it is a modern woman's impression of 18th century France.
This is not a film for everyone. Many people are going to hate it and not understand it. Those who are open to film as an art form will love it and treasure it.