Marie Antoinette (2006)

Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 14:19 CEST in Fashion, Marie Antoinette, Movies and television, People, and Photos.

Marie Antoinette (2006)
This is one of my favourite movies. It guess it doesn’t really have much of a plot, but it’s extremely gorgeous to watch, and it’s one of those movies where the music fits so well with the pictures that the (already good) songs become even better than on their own. Kirsten Dunst plays Marie Antoinette, and while the way she is portrayed isn’t exactly like my own vision of Marie Antoinette, I think she’s amazing and so charming and beautiful. I also love Rose Byrne as Polignac.

While the 1938 Marie Antoinette movie focuses on the last part of her life, this one is almost all about her early days at the French court, which to me is more interesting. It doesn’t aim at perfect historical correctness but I think it’s still fairly correct.

The clothes and sets are absolutely gorgeous. It’s probably the most beautiful movie I’ve seen. The only thing that bothers me a little is that while many of the hairdos are great, some of them, particularly Marie Antoinette’s poufs, aren’t that great, and don’t look much like the actual poufs of the 1770s. In the documentary on the DVD someone says they wished they could have put more effort into the hair, but they put all of the effort and money into the clothes so they didn’t have time, or something like that. I would love to see what the movie would have looked like if they had been able to do more with the hair. Some of the hair you see on the extras is better though, strangely enough.

All in all I think this is an amazing movie and I watch it very often. You can see some more movie stills and promotional pictures behind the cut.

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17 comments on “Marie Antoinette (2006)”

Hanna, flickr.com/photos/poppinfreash

Oh, I love this movie so much. I love all the little girls, they are so cute.

Aug 28, 2007 at 22:41 CEST

abby

this is one of the most beautiful films to watch! i agree about the hair thing, but i also liked that they didn’t do the stereotypical over the top look with the costumes.

Oct 10, 2007 at 11:25 CEST

mike, tinyurl.com/2ddtnz

hi deliteful movie thedialog is sparce seems to be a movie portratue of her life spot lighting her lifewhat did they think ofher tepping ot on the king but not becauseof him she was kind of couped up there in a situation not ofher choosing i like that sigh of approval when she sees the rooms

Oct 15, 2007 at 04:54 CEST

artbyerika, artbyerika.com/blog/index.php

Hello I was so pleased to find your blog with such wonderful images and information! I thought I’d share with you too. My dear friend has been painting some highly researched and well painted period portraits you might enjoy. He is from the UK by name Mark Satchwill. Here are a couple links for him:
http://marksatchwill.blogspot.com/
And a current article
http://www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_16287_profile_…
He is still emerging though his skills quite advanced. :) Thanks again for your lovely blog! Be well - Erika

Oct 15, 2007 at 12:01 CEST

Johanna, johannaost.com

Hi! I’m glad you like the blog! Thank you for the links :)

Oct 15, 2007 at 23:43 CEST

artbyerika, artbyerika.com/blog/index.php

Johanna you’re a wonderful artist too sorry I didn’t realize! I like “The King Has Been Shot!” I’m adding your blog to my feeds :)

Oct 15, 2007 at 23:55 CEST

Johanna, johannaost.com

Thank you! :D

Oct 20, 2007 at 21:21 CEST

~clarisse~

I LOVE this movie, along with its modern twist. Also, this blog, like the film, is beautiful. Well done!

Oct 21, 2007 at 14:03 CEST

Johanna, johannaost.com

Thank you!

Mar 26, 2008 at 10:15 CET

mprosarion

I have sketched and drawn every single costume of that film, I was THAT obsessed when that DVD fell into my greedy hands! Sorry we don’t see much underwear though, as they could inspire great summer outfits. Anyway, I have been looking for ways to recreate that look in our modern lives. I focused on colour combinations, the use of certain fabrics and lots of lace. Jewelry as well. I think the feel of the style can be achieved using modern patterns as well.
I have looked on the net for something like that but haven’t been able to find something.
This blog is wonderful, Johanna!

mprosarion

Oct 26, 2009 at 00:39 CET

Maud Smith

Most amazing movie I have ever seen. I pretty much still watch it once a week or month, and know every line. I’m in love. Polignac, of course, is my fav along with Marie. I agree about the plot, but that is what makes it beautiful. The place where the plot comes in is literally at the ending when Lois asks her about looking at her trees or no. When she replies “I am saying goodbye,” It is the most beautiful thing ever portrayed. The entire movie is like watching candy.

Dec 19, 2009 at 16:09 CET

Lya

The costumes are absolutely beautiful, but I agree with the hair problem. This movie is a pleasure for the eyes, but I strongly dislike the whole rest… I prefer correctness, and there was no story. They left out meaningful things like the affair of the necklace, so the plot was boring for me. But although every 18th-century-fan should watch it…

I comment here very late, but I didn’t know this great blog up to now! Wonderful :)

Jan 18, 2011 at 12:38 CET

Jill Casey

Mesmerisingly beautiful!!…the prettiest film I ever saw…could watch it over and over!!..Kirsten Dunst is absolutley gorgeous!! in a Grace Kelly sort of way..The decor and scenery is breathtaking and THE CLOTHES!!!!!!!!…to die for!!!…many historical Period Costume Films have adhered faithfully to historical facts..we’ve all seen them before..but Sophia Cappola’s version of Marie Antoinette’s life was a very very, clever take, purely I suspect to appeal to a much younger audience..and it worked!!..My daughter would NEVER sit and watch this type of film..but she was truly delighted with this version!!..because she could relate to Kirsten Dunst’s portrayal..For example..the discarded Converse trainer amongst the ornate and dainty 18th century shoes in the cupboard..really brings home the fact that she was young naiive girl just like todays 14/15yr olds!!…and especially the young Marie’s acceptance of her new and unbelievably oppulent lifestyle…wouldn’t we all go a little wild and spoiled?..I think so!!…I can quite imagine this story to be a realistic portrayal of life in the Palace at Versailles for her…A Fantastic and really enjoyable film!!

Dec 22, 2011 at 06:45 CET

Molly

I also loved this movie! I don’t know if you’ve seen it, but you didn’t mention it in your line up here… The Aristocrats is an amazing miniseries also set in the 18th century. The costumes are some of the most amazing I’ve ever seen! If you haven’t seen it, I would most definitely recommend watching it.

Dec 22, 2011 at 14:49 CET

Johanna, johannaost.com

I have seen it and I love it! I really thought I had already reviewed it, but now it’s on my list!

Dec 23, 2011 at 00:51 CET

Aidan O Boyle

I`m afraid I`m not a hugh fan of the Sophia Coppola film.I think she lost the plot and I hated the way she ruined the the film with modern music.Like Barry Lyndon I find it difficult to sit through from end to end but for very different reasons. Having said that its a film that Stanley Kubrick would have made with much greater sensitivity and refinement.I have only seen clips of the BBC mini-series Aristocrats and wondered why they some of the scenes were shot
in 19th century interiors when there are so many fine18th century houses in Ireland and Britain.

Mar 7, 2012 at 01:05 CET

Jenifer

This film is my daughters and I absolute favorite film to watch together. Sophia Coppola is a genius! The way she made all of the colors so much more vibrant and like candy! The film is fun, and the fashion has inspired my daughters to learn more about history and of course about couture fashion. I just can’t say enough good things about it.