Marie Antoinette |  | Actors: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Rose Byrne
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 123 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D15910D
UPC: 043396159105
EAN: 0043396159105
ASIN: B000M06KJ8
Theatrical Release Date: October 20, 2006
Release Date: February 13, 2007
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Product Description
THE VIBRANT RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC STORY OF MARIE ANTOINETTE, THE NAIVE AUSTRIAN PRINCESS, WHO IS THROWN INTO THE SCANDAL-RIDDEN WORLD OF THE FRENCH ARISTOCRACY WHEN SHE ISBETROTHED TO KING LOUIS XVI. WHILE STILL A TEENAGER, MARIEANTOINETTE CONQUERS HER FEARS AND BECOMES FRANCE'S ICONIC QUEEN.
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While much was made of the fact that Marie Antoinette elicited boos at Cannes, the many favorable reviews attracted less attention. Inspired by Antonia Fraser's biography, Sofia Coppola fashions a portrait that's just as dreamy as The Virgin Suicides, her first literary adaptation, and the Oscar-winning Lost in Translation. Set to a soundtrack of post-punk (a conceit that adds more interest than resonance), the teenaged Marie (Kirsten Dunst, quite good) may be shallow, but she's rarely unsympathetic. The story begins in the late-18th century as the Austrian Archduchess agrees to marry Louis-Auguste (Jason Schwartzman). After bidding adieu to her mother, Maria Theresa (Marianne Faithfull), she travels to France, where King Louis XV (Rip Torn) sets the rules--and the list is endless (Judy Davis' Comtesse de Noailles is the primary enforcer). As for the Dauphin, he's just a boy, really, with more interest in his key collection than their marriage bed. Should Marie produce an heir, it might be enough to sustain her--since life is nothing but an endless shopping spree--but clouds gather on the horizon as an impoverished populace rises up against their extravagant leaders. Coppola merely suggests what happens next, although history paints a darker picture. Filmed in and around the Chateau of Versailles, Marie Antoinette is a riot of rustling gowns, sparkling jewels, and Manolo Blahnik-designed shoes. To say that style trumps substance does its maker a disservice, but the look of the thing does leave the deepest impression. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Extras from Marie Antoinette (click for larger image) 
Featurette: On the filming of Marie Antoinette:
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Film Clip: "The Introduction"
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Film Clip: "The Royal Treatment"
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Stills from Marie Antoinette (click for larger image) Beyond Marie Antoinette at Amazon.com 
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 PEOPLE ARE MISSING THE POINT! February 10, 2010
Lawrence Furbish (Boston, MA)
I see a lot of reviews on here saying this is a bad historical film. To clarify... the director has stated repeatedly that she didn't want to make a historical bio-pic. She wanted to make a film about Marie Antoinette to show her youth and vibrance that teenagers could relate to. The 80's music and non-use of French are both clear indicators that this isn't a movie for viewers who want a fact-by-fact retelling of Marie's life.
It disappoints me that this film is so underrated, despite it's vibrant, fun, and optimistic take on one of the world's greatest and most controversial historical figures.
Woweee Zoweee Costumes!!!! January 8, 2010
M. J. Wadley (Pleasant Grove, UT, USA)
Kirsten Dunst was cast very well in this role. Her sweetness and youth is beautiful to watch. Having read several biographies of Marie Antoinette, I think the story was quite well told. Marie was not a sophisticated intellectual and was ignorant of the political forces around her. However, we were uncomfortable with the scenes depicting her affair. Not for family viewing. PG-13? NO. The costumes and food styling was scrumptious! Absolutely the best costume drama in a long time. Poor Marie.
 Worst historical film December 31, 2009
Barry T. Hill (Fuerth, Saarland Germany)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been wanting to see this movie for the last several years. Last night I finally watched it and was so disappointed that I was angry for the few hours after. This is by far the worst historical movie I have ever seen. The music in the movie was from modern time and the entire story does not focus on the most important part of her life.
 Amazing...you will LOVE it! December 3, 2009
The Queen (Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this movie and can watch it over and over againg. Kirsten Dunst is wonderful in this.
Depends what youre looking for... October 28, 2009
Iyad B
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If youre looking for a historical re-enactment of Marie Antoinettes life, then this movie is not for you. If youre looking for a movie to enjoy with the family, then this movie is not for you. If youre looking for a movie with good dialogue, a plot, and a good ending, then this movie is not for you. Basically i have no idea why anyone would want to watch this movie because it lacked just about everything a movie should have. This movie does not give credit to Marie Antoinettes life or legacy.
Of course Amazon was amazing at the delivery time and the product pruchased was just as described.
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