The Affair of the Necklace

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  • Opened November 30, 2001 
  • 1 hr 57 min
  • R | some sexuality
  • NOW PLAYING AT SELECTED THEATERS - A romantic drama based on the controversial true story of Jeanne De La Motte Valois, a countess whose name was stripped from her by the Royal Family during the late 18th Century. The story of her fight to restore her name and proper place in society is filled with mystery, intrigue and desire, with an infamous diamond necklace at the center of it all. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Hilary Swank, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox
  • Director: Charles Shyer
  • Genres: Drama, Romance

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

The affair may have raised eyebrows all over 18th century Paris, but it's not likely to elicit more than a shrug from 21st century moviegoers. Read full review

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New York Daily News
| Jami Bernard

This sob story is a tough sell. Read full review

50
Chicago Tribune
| John Petrakis

Rife with wrong people in major jobs, which leads to a movie that lacks the requisite verve to make to it sparkle. Read full review

50
Christian Science Monitor
| David Sterritt

The movie has almost enough corny appeal to offset its lack of originality, though, and Walken is fun as Cagliostro, the court's great prognosticator and all-around weirdo. Read full review

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