Farewell, My QueenMovie Reviews

  • So-so Based on 267 reviews
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    Written July 18, 2012

    See the Movie BUT Read the Book Too

    by babyjcook

    This was a beautiful film, but I can't help but think that the slander that followed Marie Antoinette from before she became queen to after her execution is still at work here. The book portrays a more human side to the queen ? the movie reinforces the myth of a cruel and cold woman. Read the book and take the movie with a grain of salt.

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  • So-so
    Written July 29, 2012

    A disappointing French film focusing on the death of the Monarchy, Revolution and Marie Antoinette's sexual proclivities!

    by Peneflix

    It is rare, but at times one recognizes a well-made film, beautifully-acted, a tale resonating with verisimilitude but fails to entice, engross or fully entertain ; "Farewell, My Queen" falls into this category...

    Jacquot is successful in depicting the foppery and foibles of the monarchy, myopia and sycophancy of those closeted at Versailles (a gilded prison); ironically, their only means of escape, is disguised as the meager citizens they, without conscience had raped for generations, denying them their inalienable rights...

    TWO & 1/2 STARS!!

    ***For full review please visit peneflix (dot) com!!!

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written July 23, 2012

    TOTALLY BORING - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY

    by rweingard

    Undoubtedly everyone in the theater had read the same "rave" reviews - it was full and even those dreaded front row sweats were taken. This is one of the most boring, uneventful and unbelievable movie I have ever sween. Did I say "boring"? I love subtitled movies, especially French as it is one of my languages, and still say: FORGET IT. Do not waste your time and mone. The little nudity which is probably what earned its R rating, was totally out of character and even the "acting" was robotic. I wish I hade gone with my first instinct: Batman!

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 25, 2012

    Yawn...(Yawn again)

    by kickindajunk02

    This movie is slow and boring. Then you think after sitting through the whole thing, that at the end you're going to finally get to see the climax, during the revolution but no.
    The only good thing about this movie was the scenery at Versailles but even that was short. I have personally been there and I can say that they didn't show enough of the palace.
    This was pretty hard to sit through but I did.I enjoy foreign films but I wouldn't recommend this one to others.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written July 27, 2012

    Farewell, my Queen

    by habiague

    Gripping. They continued with their highly formal ceremony while the world around them was falling apart, and they continued until their heads rolled. They could have escaped, but chose to live in the style to which they were accustomed for just a short additional time.
    Beautifully acted, magnificently staged. It haunted me until this moment, a day later.

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 13, 2012

    not enough queen

    by tasteful1

    If you like period pieces, love costumes, and are curious about behind the facades of the rich, you'll like this movie. It is not a Gosford Park. It is not an Elizabeth. But it is interesting. I wish the Queen had been played up a little more. And I like movies that leave you wondering about the main character even after you leave the theater.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 13, 2012

    Nap time!

    by haerickson17

    The only reason I did not fall asleep was because of the beautiful costumes, and sets.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 18, 2012

    Nice culture....

    by screenqueen211

    ...but not what I was looking for.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written August 5, 2012

    Farewell subtitles

    by DavyFandango

    Delicious cinematography, excellent actors, but don't blink if you don't understand French or you'll lose your place.

    Very different from Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written July 24, 2012
    by ktzovolos

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    Written July 17, 2012
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    Written September 15, 2012
    by lovely_screamo

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    Written September 19, 2012
    by Skuehn

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    Written November 22, 2012
    by 359Q

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    Written September 13, 2012
    by jaylward

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