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Finally - A French Food Movie!
Author: carrie7 from San Francisco, CA
26 February 2001

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Any true gourmand knows the story of Vatel -- and that he died for his art. I thought it impressively well-filmed and quite stunning. I didn't care that this wasn't Depardieu's best film or that it wasn't that well-acted. The visuals alone were worth the price of admission. It is sad that Tom Stoppard disappointed with dialogue that could have been far more compelling but I still didn't care. I am just happy to have a French Food Movie and see the history of Chantilly Cream!

Julian Sands  : Louis XIV :Le roi soleil

Visually stunning look at the technology and society of "Court"
10/10
Author: (jglass1)
20 January 2006

The film's production value is in league with the best sci-fi films; yet it was a legit piece about European Court in the 17th Century and the impact of the monarchical system of government on love, money, culture and politics. If you've ever experienced an unrequited or forbidden (not illicit) love, you'll empathize with the plight of François Vatel, played by Gérard Depardieu, whose performance is characteristically excellent.

The movie's historical elements offer a surprising look at the available technology, even if the applications were anticipated. The love story is not original (stations interfere with true, but conflicted, love), but the context and visual surroundings -- and the fact that it is historically based -- add an unexpected dimension to the viewing, which is best appreciated on a large screen.(Ah ouais ?....sans déconner) 

Uma Thurman : Anne de Montausier