DVD : Queen Margot (La Reine Margot)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936220339
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 01, 2003
Running Time: 144 minutes
Sales Rank: 4227
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: December 09, 1994
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Description:
A classic tale of intrigue and forbidden love, QUEEN MARGOT is the powerful hit universally acclaimed by critics! Thrown into a political marriage of convenience by her ruthlessly power-hungry family, the beautiful Margot (Isabelle Adjani -- DIABOLIQUE) soon finds herself hopelessly drawn into their murderous affairs. It's then she realizes that her only hope of escape lies somewhere between the heroic soldier who loves her and the enemy husband who could save her! Triumphant winner of 5 Cesar Awards the pretigious Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize -- you're sure to be entertained by this vivid portrayal of passion, revenge, and extraordinary courage!
Amazon.com:
Based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas, Queen Margot concerns the events behind infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew in 16th-century France. Isabelle Adjani plays Margot, betrothed for political reasons to one man (Daniel Auteuil) by her mother (Virna Lisi), while she is, in fact, in love with another (Vincent Pérez). Despite the bond that grows between the reluctant couple, plots are hatching all over the castle against the royals. Adventurous, exciting, erotic, and given strong artistic credibility through its outstanding cast, the film is enthralling and visually sumptuous. Directed by Patrice Chereau, less known outside of France than is the film's producer, Claude Berri (director of Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring). --Tom Keogh
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This movie is very well done (subtitled). There are many treacherous characters, especially the Mother. It will make you appreciate your cookie baking mother and never want to receive any reading material as a gift.
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"La Reine Margot", a pure example of fine Europeon film-making, the film takes you back to the time of 15th century France, wonderfull performences from Adjani and Auteiuil, both had an excellent chemistry. Jean-Hugues Anglade, words alone will fail to describe his performence in the role of the King, he was fabulous. Pascal Greggory was excellent, even through his role was brief. Vincent Perez deliverd a good performence as well. the most prominent word about this very film could be 'Realistic and Genuine', thrown lights on the events that took place in 1572, France (the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre). Almost everyone delivers a brilliant performemce, If you are into French History or just good drama, you cannot afford to miss this wonderfull film. a film with perfection in all sences, surely wont dissapoint you. A fine example of 'Fabulous French Cinema'.
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Great story. Historical and very entertaining. Acting was excellent by
Adjani and Auteuil. Virna Lisi(one of my favorite actor from the 60's)
was very good in her part as Margot's mother. I highly recommend this movie for anyone who likes history, and romance.
Rating:  -
I'm not up on this period of history so I had to keep playing certain portions of the movie over and over. But it is a well-acted and sumptiously film vehicle. I had some trouble remembering which one of Margot's brother's were which and who was fight who. It's hard to watch such an action-filled film and have to read sub-titles too. But I eventually figured everything out and went on a great ride. There's much innuendo about incest which went over my head but since the possibilities were not central to the story, it mattered not. Isabelle Adjani is exquisitely and panssionate as Margot. The sets and costumes are lush and the cinematography superb. I have to go brush up on this period of history - I hope it is as frightening and interesting as this film portrays it here.
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I've seen this movie three times; it is one of my favorite historical films. And it really puts the kibbosh on any romantic yearnings for medieval times! Harsh, brutal, bloody and absolutely believable, even if it does take some liberties with facts, who cares? This is a film review site, not a place to quibble over historical accuracies/inaccuracies, and it was based on the novel by Alejandre Dumas, key word being "novel". This film is an artistic masterpiece all around, from the costumes, set designs, acting and execution of the plot. And it is the reason why I love movies. I am going to have to order it from Amazon now, so as to have my own copy! They don't make movies like this every day. I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up, A+, and an extra hundred stars.
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starring: Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Vincent Perez, Virna Lisi
directed by: Patrice Chéreau
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936220339
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 01, 2003
Running Time: 144 minutes
Sales Rank: 4227
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: December 09, 1994
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