Queen Mary died tragically and solemnly, no matter how gorgeous and extravagant the front was laid out, it was a bloody end in which the whole family went to the guillotine. So sad, I really can't be interested.
In addition, director Sofia Copra's previous work "Lost in Translation" is not Yu's cup of tea.
Moreover, the film critics are one-sided.
Having said so much, it means that I have no expectations for this play at all.
I finally watched it, and the ending flew by fast forward. No beheading scenes. It's not bad.
This play is a luxurious and delicate icing, a visual feast. pompous. But empty. If it is not the name of Mary Anthony, it can be said to be a detailed description of the luxurious life of any French noble girl in the 18th century (the Austrian princess Marie married to France at the age of fourteen).
The innocent and beautiful Mary is the bargaining chip of the royal family's political marriage. At the age of fourteen, she became the crown princess of the most powerful country in Europe, and at the age of nineteen she became the queen. Fourteen-year-old Mary and fifteen-year-old Prince did not know about men and women. In addition to being unable to produce an heir, Mary has no worries, and does not need to pay attention to the suffering of the people, and she does not eat human fireworks. And this biggest hidden worry was also solved after Louis XVI ascended the throne and Mary gave birth to her daughter. Since then, she has been more reckless and madly gambled. Later, she returned to a simple rural life, experienced the pain of losing her son, and the collapse of the royal family. She was 37 years old. Died by the guillotine.
The director made an entertainment film. The main line is very simple, and everyone knows the story. There is no outstanding soldier, ingenious, ingenious. The mind is used to pile up paper drunken fans, Li Ying Yun clothes, and create an atmosphere of indulgence and enjoyment. Sets of jewelry and accessories are lined up with silk and satin, tables of desserts and cakes are mouth-watering, champagne towers are endless, the flowers are colorful, the glasses are intertwined, and the temples are full of details. The absurd etiquette of royal life, the gossip in the aristocratic circle, and the lighthearted humor. The soundtrack is interesting - rock 'n' roll with 18th century court life, with a strong beat.
"Marie Antoinette" is actually no different from "The Devil Wears Prada". Brocade clothing, beautiful clothes, luxurious jewelry, and delicate snacks make (female) people elated. Some commented that "Marie" is a sequel to the director's previous work "Lost in Translation". It also talks about the loneliness of young women. The scene is moved from a five-star hotel in Tokyo to the Versailles Palace in the 18th century. sixteen.
The two plays are lacking in dialogue, relying on the performance of the actors. Unfortunately, this is the biggest failure. "Prada" has the radiant Meryl Streep, "Lost in Translation" has Bill Murrey and the stunner Scarlett Johansson, "Marie" Miss Dansi is not beautiful, and her acting skills are a big loss. The most obvious is the scene where Mary cried bitterly after the prince's wife gave birth to the prince. Miss Dansi's tears were unconvincing, the level of a third-tier star of a Hong Kong-produced TV series.
In addition to the weak actors, the film was criticized (especially by the French) mainly because of the previous work of the director and the fame of his father. My brother directed an American who wanted to shoot the most famous woman in French history. It was already thankless, but he also produced a set of candy films, which naturally received a flood of bad reviews.
Yu likes the relaxed atmosphere of this film, and as an entertainment film, it is more than qualified.
If the director intends to rehabilitate Queen Mary and describe a naive girl who has encountered great changes in the times, it is unfortunate and tragic, then the script will have to be rewritten and the actors will have to be re-selected.
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