A Little Chaos

R

Released Jun 26, 2015

1 hr. 56 min.

History

Drama

Romance

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95 Reviews

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5,000+ Ratings

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In 17th-century France, King Louis XIV's chief landscape architect (Matthias Schoenaerts) makes an unusual decision to hire a woman (Kate Winslet) to create a lavish garden at Versailles.

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Critics Consensus

Stylish and well-acted without ever living up to its dramatic potential, A Little Chaos is shouldered by the impressive efforts of a talented cast.

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Alec B

Anything remotely resembling wit would have been nice, especially considering it's already a made-up story. To waste WInslet's considerable talents on something so boring is unforgivable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Matt W

Brilliantly done - great action and acting by Kate Winslow

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/23

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Robin Michael H

Kate Winslet's acting was remarkably wooden. She seemed to have the same stern middle-aged expression on her face all the time. The plot was quite interesting, but let down by Kate Winslet's acting. I have enjoyed watching her in films like 'The Reader'. There was something that did not ring true about the other roles either. Overall I thought it was a vanity production and vehicle for Kate Winslet, and although it was sufficiently entertaining for me to watch to the end, the overall experience was disappointing. I like costume dramas, my favourite being Valmont (1989).

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/30/22

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Audience Member

I just love this movie, the costumes, the story, Matthias, Kate, Alan, Stanley and everyone else. For me a beautiful film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Serge L

This is a little bite of history that is full of flavour. We can only love to learn the ways of Louis XIV and it's competent (fictional) woman in charge of a garden. How cruel it was, and how nice.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/27/22

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venetia a

This moving is engaging and delightful. I've watched it at least five times and enjoyed it each time. I love a good romantic time period piece, and, of course, Kate Winslet always delights. It might be a little slow for some, but if you like these kind of movies, the pace won't bother you. Our heroines affair could be problematic without the understanding of her lovers prior marital arrangement. So for that reason, and for this time period it's set in, her love story is acceptable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Alan Rickman

Director

Kate Winslet

Sabine De Barra

Matthias Schoenaerts

André Le Nôtre

Alan Rickman

King Louis XIV

Stanley Tucci

Philippe, Duc d'Orléans

Helen McCrory

Madame Le Nôtre

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Nell Minow

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A Little Chaos is an uneven but beautifully performed story of an independent, creative woman and the garden she dreamed up for a king.

Oct 4, 2021

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Bill Zwecker

Chicago Sun-Times

True French historians should simply relax and enjoy a film that takes us on a beautifully photographed cinematic romp into a past as it likely SHOULD have been.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 14, 2015

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

"A Little Chaos" wants us to be fascinated by a feminist who never was, then undermines her by casting an approving eye on the steamy affair she begins with her boss.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 1, 2015

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Nikki Baughan

AWFJ.org

With its colourful characters, sumptuous scenery and a screenplay that's both funny and intelligent, A Little Chaos is a summer delight.

Oct 4, 2021

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Jennifer Merin

AWFJ.org

Little Chaos sumptuously celebrates a fictitious 17th-century woman's achievements as a landscape gardener at Versailles. Kate Winslet flowers as Sabine, and the story is engaging.

Oct 4, 2021

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Tom Bond

One Room With A View

The topic is lightweight and the script is a bit directionless, but the superb cast keep things engaging as does Peter Gregson's beautiful score.

Rated: 3/5

May 31, 2019

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Synopsis

In 17th-century France, King Louis XIV's chief landscape architect (Matthias Schoenaerts) makes an unusual decision to hire a woman (Kate Winslet) to create a lavish garden at Versailles.

Director: Alan Rickman
Executive Producer: Zygi Kamasa, Guy Ayshalom, Nick Manzi, Christine Langan, Ray Cooper, Richard Wolfe, Norman Merry
Screenwriter: Alison Deegan, Alan Rickman, Jeremy Brock
Distributor: Focus World
Production Co: Potboiler Productions, The Bureau
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Brief Nudity)
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 26, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $551.6K

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