Marie Antoinette
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Movie Reviews of Marie Antoinette
Movie Review: There's a lack of Shearer on DVD, but 'Marie Antoinette' is probably her finest performance.
Summary: 5 Stars
Norma Shearer was probably one of the greatest actresses of the twentieth century, and "Marie Antoinette" is living proof. The end of this movie is probably one of the greatest ever filmed, but I don't want to give it away (historically one already knows what happens but the way it's filmed leaves one speachless).
This is only Norma Shearer's second film to be released on DVD, and to me that's quite an insult from Warner Home Video. I would think Norma Shearer's films would have a greater impact with the public being able to watch them on DVD, rather than her films sitting in the vaults collecting dust.
As for the film, it's a masterpiece. The begining does run on a little bit, but it's important for the end of the picture. This is also Norma Shearer's personal favorite of all her films. One can only hope a box set similar to Garbo's will be released with Shearer's movies, but in the mean time fans of hers have to wait longer and longer, while getting angrier with Warner Home Video as the years pass by of us rearranging our scheduals to catch her films on Turner Classic Movies.
Movie Review: Marie Antoinette - 1938
Summary: 5 Stars
An excellent overview of the fall of the French monarchy, taking you all the way from before her arrival in France, through the death of Marie Antoinette. The recent, and in my opinion also excellent, film version with Kirsten Dunst was probably more historically accurate in many ways, and showed that there were definite pitfalls in being part of a royal family. The 1938, Norma Shearer version probably reflected, more intensely,the disgust felt by the French citizens as the monarchy appeared oblivious to their desperate plight. Both portrayals did offer the viewer a bit of insight into the long-standing, passionate, and often snippy relationship between the United States and France. All performances were stellar, however, Robert Morley stood out as the perfectly out of touch, short on smarts, and definitely to be pitied, King Louis XV. While appearing much older than the 19 year old king, he gave a most sympathic performance. This film offered the perfect role for Tyrone Power - he never appeared as handsome or sexy as in 1938's Marie Antoinette.Movie Review: Who says old movies cannot be first rate?
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read of this movie for years. It was an overdone spectacle; Norma Shearer was too old; not believable; who cares about French history anyway? Yes it is a spectacle which regretably is in black and white so you cannot truly appreciate all the care that went into the designs. (For that, see the more recent Marie Antoinette movie.) So Norma was not 16 when the opening shots were done--I have a feeling she never had a young face to begin with. What matters is the emotion she conveys.I have seen this movie numerous times and have never failed to be touched by the last half hour especially. Norma portrayed the emotion of a saddened, broken wife and mother in a heartbreaking way. The love scenes are earnest and very well written and Tyrone Power was beautiful. But Norma won me. Her portrayal of tragedy did it. I bought this DVD so I can see it again and again and be touched by her. By the way, if no one cared about French history, why did Sofia Coppola make to newer (and poorly done)movie?
Did I say I loved this movie?
Movie Review: Surprisingly Warm Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Summary: 5 Stars
Norma Shearer is especially radiant and changes with her role to portray a princess born into a lavish lifestyle who falls into utter despair. Marie Antoinette is portrayed as a loving wife and mother after a brief dalliance with a handsome young suitor who is very much a part of her destiny.
This movie will leave you wishing for stunning gowns, lavish parties and trips to France. It is especially rare for my mother and I to find a movie we both enjoy as much as this 1938 version of Marie Antoinette. She went to the Palace of Versailles before me in 1965 on her honeymoon (I didn't make it there until 30 years later), but we found common ground in this movie, remembering the past.
What we loved the most was how Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI start the marriage with very different expectations and each find satisfaction in their union over time. We laughed at the witty combative nature of the conversations at court and cried over the unrequited love.
~The Rebecca Review
Movie Review: Very Impressive!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen the movie before and thought is was only Ok. Now I've seen the Sophia Coppola version and know more about Marie Antoinette's history. This movie is good and pretty accurate in many ways! I thought the Tyrone Power romance was a bit exaggerated and the weakest part of the movie. Norma Shearer and Robert Morley are really good and very engaging. The love between them is more believable and moving. There is a lot of sympathy for the rulers and I think that is accurate. Louis XIV just wasn't up to the job of ruling and it is was a very volatile time. The government was an absolute monarchy and it had no give. The system of governance that had existed for a hundred or more years left a large group of people who lived off the taxes of others. I did have to say I cried when Tyrone Power visits her at the end. Very sad. Highly recommended and very enjoyable. Watch this movie with A Tale of Two Cities with Ronald Coleman, a great pair together.