Jeanne du Barry

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Jeanne du Barry

Released May 2

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Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder, using her charms to escape her impoverished life. Her lover, the Comte du Barry (Melvil Poupaud), wishes to present her to King Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu (Pierre Richard). The encounter goes far beyond his expectations for it was love at first sight for the King and Jeanne. Through this ravishing courtesan, the king rediscovers his appetite for life and feels he can no longer live without her. Making Jeanne his last official mistress, scandal erupts as no one at Court will accept a girl from the streets into their rarified world.

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Critics Consensus

Heavily coiffed and perfumed as to cover up its plebeian status, Jeanne Du Barry waltzes aimlessly through a noble attempt at vindicating its eponymous femme.

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Rex Reed

Observer

But in a gorgeous period piece that is never boring, you can’t deny the entertainment value of Madame du Barry, one of the most captivating women since Madame Bovary, and all the more fascinating because she was real.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 6, 2024

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

[T]he story's intriguing complexities are smoothed over, submerged, and deemed less interesting than the lovers' stunning surroundings.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 5, 2024

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

The tableaux are stunning, the costumes surreal and truffle-rich, but the film doesn’t let period details obscure the scandalous love story at its royal center. A warm, scented bath of a movie.

Rated: 4/5

May 3, 2024

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Gisela Savdie

El Heraldo

The film promises to be a great entertainment spectacle for the audience, despite the vain aspects and scandals surrounding its protagonists, which can be compared to the story itself. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 9, 2024

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

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If nothing else, Jeanne du Barry does tell quite a nice story about a woman who rose from rags to riches using her harlotry, wits, and heart and by capitalizing on the King’s infatuation with her.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2024

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Whang Yee Ling

The Straits Times (Singapore)

The opulent spectacle filmed on location in the Palace of Versailles, with wardrobe courtesy of Chanel, has entertainment value for sure -- if not depth, complexity nor romantic passion, much less the real Jeanne.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 6, 2024

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Renae

Really loved it seeing France style accents really different!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/24

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jmh

Fabulous film! Maiween was magnificent Johnnys expressions and mannerisms were superb. The chemistry between the two was apparent. Lovely experience! Got lost in it! will watch again!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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LGM

Beautifully made film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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Shanda

The story was great. Did care for the subtitles. They were a little distracting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Linda

Wonderfully portrayed King Louis sensitivity and Jeanne Dubarrys devotion to him. My daughter dislikes subtitled films and she loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Dawn

Enjoyed watching an old school movie . Good story, nothing flashy, no special effects, no language issues - just interesting look at French aristocracy. Solid acting by all! Dislike how it wasnt promoted in US - beyond uncalled for

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Jeanne du Barry follows Jeanne Vaubernier (Maïwenn), a working-class woman determined to climb the social ladder, using her charms to escape her impoverished life. Her lover, the Comte du Barry (Melvil Poupaud), wishes to present her to King Louis XV (Johnny Depp) and orchestrates a meeting through the influential Duke of Richelieu (Pierre Richard). The encounter goes far beyond his expectations for it was love at first sight for the King and Jeanne. Through this ravishing courtesan, the king rediscovers his appetite for life and feels he can no longer live without her. Making Jeanne his last official mistress, scandal erupts as no one at Court will accept a girl from the streets into their rarified world.

Director: Maïwenn
Producer: Pascal Caucheteux, Grégoire Sorlat
Screenwriter: Maïwenn, Teddy Lussi-Modeste, Nicolas Livecchi
Distributor: Fathom Events
Production Co: Why Not Productions
Genre: History, Drama, Romance, Biography
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2024
Runtime: 1h 56m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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