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Now THIS is the kind of horror film I like; one where you’re not entirely certain what will happen, and is so unsettling in an understated way.  This film doesn’t scare you with jump scares, but instead uses the whole premise to ignite fear.  10/10, loved every minute.

Mark Whalberg is evil, and I’ve only recently found out the depth of his abuses so this film loses stars.  Rose Byrne is unfairly beautiful.

I loved this film. I truly did. The cinematography, the acting, the costume design (my favourite part in all honesty). Yet, something about it sets me off. It is no secret what the royal family did in France. And yet, people seem to romanticise Marie Antoinette and her actions. I feel this movie did irreversible damage to the idea that these people were oblivious to the suffering of their ‘subjects’. It’s noticeable when speaking of the Romanovs, even though they don’t have a Sofia Coppola film made of them. I feel that both royal families are dismissed in their actions, and that they ‘didn’t deserve to die’, even though the people made it abundantly clear in both situations that they were starved, ailed, and in dire need of money. Yet, both families kept on spending and spending. Now, one could also interpret this film as one that is a satire take on the story of Marie Antoinette- a criticism of the royal family and their actions. Perhaps Coppola was trying to make a statement, by using her abundance of resources to create this film with an A-list cast. Perhaps this is a commentary on how money can be spent on such entertainments- similar to that of Marie Antoinette’s actions. Although I doubt this, it is still an option. I feel that I have not articulated my thought process well, though. So I hope this makes sense. Aside from those bits, I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and Kirsten Dunst has such a relaxing voice. I also cannot stress how much I loved the costumes and the set- use of the whole palace?? That’s insane. This film also puts into perspective how young she was, being forced into a role as challenging as the future queen of France. She was my age, and I cannot imagine being thrown into such a position. All in all, I think this is a brilliant film. Well, an I surprised? It *is* Sofia Coppola after all.

Catherine Zeta-Jones doesn’t need a man. If she did, it would be me. And I’m not a man. So this goes back to my initial point.