Queen Margot

This movie is dark, violent, bloody and gorgeous. The slaughter of the Huguenots is the backdrop for the unlikely romance between the Queen of Navarre and a Huguenot supporter. I cannot think of one miscast actor in this drama; all were superb, but special mention of Vincent Perez and Daniel Auteuil is mandatory.Kudos also to the director for including such a unique score. The Slavic musical score is not authentic to the period, but entirely appropriate to the mood of the piece.This film spurred me to read the Dumas novel upon which it was based "Marguerite de Valois". While the film differs in details, it captures the essence of the novel.Do not watch this film if you cannot stomach strong stuff: blood, gore, beheadings etc. The story, however, carries interest throughout. Worth a purchase for your film library.

Intrigue! Romance! Violence! Poison! Sex! And it's more or less true! This 1994 movie, whose central event is the Saint Bartholomew's Day massacre in late-16th century Paris, is based on an Alexander Dumas' novel: it is a rip-roaring drama with wonderful stars (Adjani, Perez, Auteuil) and lavish costumes. The conflict between French Catholics and Protestants--as an account of a self-destructive religious conflict--has a lot to say to us. But it is plenty entertaining! As an added bonus, the supporting actors are top notch: Virna Lisi is a murderous Catherine de Medicis and Jean-Hugues Anglade (as Charles IX) steals every (twisted) scene he is in.

I first saw this movie in the theatre during its run. At the time I was horrified by the amount of blood that seemed to be flowing and annoyed by the historical discrepancies. France during the wars of religion is one of my specialties, and all the characters of the movie are well-known to me.While the historical outlines of the story are true, the discrepancies and anachronisms of the movie are huge, largely due to their being seen through the lens of a 19th centry romantic novel (Dumas, La Reine Margot). The costuming and sets are often anachronistic as well and the soundtrack is weird beyond belief, having nothing to do with the period or place at all (it's contemporary Bulgarian).And yet, the performances of all the actors (with the exception of Vincent Perez who is a bit wooden) are stunning and keep me coming back to it time and again. Be warned, however, that there is a great deal of sexual activity and much bloodshed.

It was just what the doctor order for me and my husband. Exciting, wonderful up to date true history movie. We watch one a very long time ago and it was great to watch. It was like seeing it for the first time.

I first saw this movie soon after it was released on video here in the States. I am anxious to see it again, since it is unlike almost any other historical movie in terms of authenticity. I was at first distressed to find that it was out-of-stock, but I was greatly relieved to find a new, unused copy available at auction through Amazon. I ordered it last night and it is on its way already! When it comes to finding items, Amazon just can't be beat!!!

Interpretation of actual French history told very well.

The quality of the movie is great. It arrived on time with no damages. It was refreshing to know they still had a old Foreign movie.

I did not see that this was not English version. It was all subtitles because it is in french.