Review of Vatel (2000) by Denise O — 09 Mar 2007

Loved this movie. The type of movie that I like to watch.

This review of Vatel (2000) was written by Denise O on 09 Mar 2007.

Vatel has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ken Fox (1,094) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 26 Jul 2009

You could hardly ask for more from a historical spectacle: Silly wigs, plunging décolletage, lavish banquets in ornate halls, a stirring score…

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By Ttt C (502) on 25 Jan 2010

(** 1/2): Thumbs Down I liked the cast but the film just didn't get me all that interested with it. A near-miss…

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By Juan S (242) on 15 Aug 2009

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By Mark A (1,301) on 29 Jul 2009

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By Brooke P (52) on 10 May 2008

Humor FrancÃ©s, a veces tonto a veces hilarante. Gerard Depardieu una vez mÃ¡s. Excelente actor…

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By Brandy C (78) on 27 Jun 2009

The unbelievability of Depardieu and Thurman as lovers is just one of many problems with this highly fictionalized historical drama…

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By Pendo W (45) on 09 Jul 2008

OOHHH of how love this movie. it's sooo goood. I love aristocratic film. best movie ever made…

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By Luis O (272) on 09 Nov 2012

The story is weak, but it is worth watching just for the spectacles that truly leave you in awe! Why don't we have any more like that…

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By Katie M (655) on 08 Oct 2009

Ok movie. Liked the costumes and sets. An ok story but not much character development…

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By Alexandre D (62) on 18 Jul 2008

Un film qui donne l'eau a la bouche.... Sur les prouesses d'un maitre de ceremonies repute de l'ancienne France…

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