I watched this film on a whim and although I don't prefer period pieces, this had me hooked pretty early on. I say hooked, more hypnotised because as I watched, I tuned out everything except the screen.
Alan Rickman wrote the screenplay for this and also directed it and I think he made a stunning job of both.
It never feels false or pretentious, the dialogue is sometimes minimalist but everything you need to hear. The story flows like the water over her fountains.
I have visited Versailles and the garden that was built in the film is actually there, but I have no knowledge of it's true history. And neither do I care because it's a fabulous story, with fabulous actors, who bring romance, and drama, and mystery, and fun, and dignity to their roles.
I spent almost 2 hours in sheer pleasure with this film.
Alan Rickman wrote the screenplay for this and also directed it and I think he made a stunning job of both.
It never feels false or pretentious, the dialogue is sometimes minimalist but everything you need to hear. The story flows like the water over her fountains.
I have visited Versailles and the garden that was built in the film is actually there, but I have no knowledge of it's true history. And neither do I care because it's a fabulous story, with fabulous actors, who bring romance, and drama, and mystery, and fun, and dignity to their roles.
I spent almost 2 hours in sheer pleasure with this film.