By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 1.5 cats
Director: Charles Shyer
Starring: Adrien Brody | Hilary Swank | Jonathan Pryce | Simon Baker
Country: united_states
Year: 2001
Running time: 120
IMDB: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0242252
Laura says: “While the story certainly is of interest, it is consistently undermined. Jonathan Pryce is entertaining as the debauched Cardinal whose ambitions are frustrated by Marie Antoinette’s hatred. Yet the movie plays him for a buffoon with a clandestine Palace Gardens meeting with a faux Antoinette that screams subterfuge, and inept subterfuge at that. Joely Richardson makes some interesting choices as the doomed Queen, playing her as a smart woman who can’t understand the populace’s hatred because of the political cocoon she’s kept in. She looks bad when the blocking of a scene makes her timing look inept. In a small role, Adrien Brody makes the largest impression, infusing his ignoble count with a lust for life. Christopher Walken amuses as an opportunistic mystic.” 1 1/2 cats
For Laura’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/theaffairofthenecklace.htm“
Robin says: “Hilary Swank exploded onto the movie star scene with her powerful, Chlotrudis Award-winning performance in BOYS DON’T CRY. She followed up with a supporting role that did not give her a chance to display her talents in THE GIFT. With THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKLACE, I expected that she would get the chance to prove herself once again. Considering the caliber of the cast around her and the opulence of the piece (though the lead disclaimer, “based on true events,” should have warned me) I had hopes for some solid acting, if nothing else. The problem is, there is nothing else, including the hoped for solid acting.” 1 1/2 cats
For Robin’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/theaffairofthenecklace.htm“