I hate to burst everyone's bubble here, but this film left me cold as ice. The main character, Madame de, is vacuous and unlikable. Right from the beginning, when she lies about losing the earrings, she loses all sympathy. Her passion for the Baron is unconvincing - she seems as bored with him as she is with her husband. Unfortunately, her boredom becomes ours as well. I expected a story with some deep, emotional resonance but instead, felt removed from the characters and their situation. The plot is contrived and the ending is rather anticlimactic. Yes, the costumes and camera work are lovely, but they wear thin long before the film ends. Overall, "Madame de
" is a disappointing viewing experience.
Review of The Earrings of Madame De...
