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Vatel
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Drama, History, Romance - 2000
Vatel
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6.6
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In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
Director:
,
Roland Joffé
Cast:
,
Uma Thurman
,
Julian Glover
,
Tim Roth
,
Julian Sands
,
Timothy Spall
,
Richard Griffiths
,
Gérard Depardieu
,
Arielle Dombasle
,
Murray Lachlan Young
,
Hywel Bennett

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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
125 min
Release date:
1 May 2000
Country:
BE, FR, GB
Languages:
English, French
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
A landmark in world cinema not merely for sheer grandeur but also attention to dense authenticity.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec 2000
rotten:
A costume drama with far more costumes than drama.
– Elvis Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Dec 2000
rotten:
It's just deadly, deadly dull.
– Paul Tatara,
CNN.com,
10 Jan 2001
rotten:
This putrid dish marks a new low for director Roland Joffe.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb 2001
rotten:
It's too turgid with its own upholstered pomp.
– Peter Rainer,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
26 Sep 2002
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