Film "Jeanne Dubarry": actors, reviews, facts

Over the past few years, the handsome man Johnny Depp has gone from idol to pariah! Well, for Hollywood, which boycotted the actor. And all because of the high-profile and highly scandalous of Amber Heard's divorce proceedings.who hasn't heard of it unless he's been on the internet at all. Now Hollywood is closed to Depp... But the French are ready to embrace him!

While many critics have managed to put an end to the acting career of Tim Burton's favourite, Luc Besson's ex-spouse - actress and director Maiwenn - invited Depp to star in her film. "Jeanne Dubarry.". The film made a splash, becoming the first film work of "scandalised" Johnny in three years - and also the first where he speaks entirely in French! How did it turn out? Let's get to the bottom of it...

"Depp's most sincere role": a review from FUZZ MUSIC

What's immediately noticeable is that honourable end result. Properly recreated atmosphere of eighteenth-century Versailles, very natural costumes in the spirit of antiquity, as well as the very mood of the tape: so energetic, pompous, but at the same time refined and aristocratic... Rolle Jeanne Dubarry Maiwenn herself performed the role, which can't help but please: being a native Frenchwoman and a great fan of history, she portrayed the scandalous favourite of King Louis XV flawlessly (in our opinion). Maiwenn herself admitted that for her this work was special: she wanted to embody the sad story of Dubarry on the screen in 2006! So - she had more than enough time to familiarise herself with the biography and character of this charming woman in her own way....

But what stands out here in particular Depp. It seems that this role was written especially for him: his character is a man tired of life and disappointed in love. That's exactly what the actor was after the crazy divorce proceedings with Hird. One gets the feeling that he is not acting at all - he just behaves naturally, channelling his inner feelings and frustrations into art. It's also the first film he's ever spoken in. in plain French! Yes, yes, Depp knows this language well, because for a long time the actor was in a relationship with a Vanessa Paradis. And, it's worth noting, his pronunciation is truly superb!

Perhaps we'd be going too far if we said that, but still: in our opinion, it's the most Depp's sincere role (over the last decade so definitely).

What's also charming is the lack of vulgarity, pretentiousness and any kind of "dirt" - given the racy history of Jeanne and Ludovic's relationship. Their feelings are portrayed clean and beautifulThe film has some weaknesses - for example, some moments were not clear to the general public, and some people found the film extremely boring. Of course, not without "weaknesses" - for example, some moments were not clear to the general public, and someone found the film extremely boring. But this is rather a matter of tastes. On the whole, it is a beautiful and neatly told love story with French charm....

The outlook is disappointing

The picture made a lot of noise on the Internet, because, after all, it's a first film Depp after his scandalous legal battles with Hird! The actor has come under a barrage of public criticism, and many studios - and even fans (whose sincerity, of course, is worth wondering about) - turned away from him! So, overnight, the idol of several generations and one of the most popular Hollywood heartthrob became an outcast and persona non grata....

And now, his name once again graces cinema posters. Of course, it is difficult to pass by such a thing: some went to the film to support their favourite actor and make sure that he is still in shape, while others were curious for the sake of curiosity. Either way, the box office receipts totalled $12.5 million! True, these are not at all disappointing figures, considering that the budget exceeds this figure by a factor of 2. "Jeanne Dubarry" was recognised as one of the three French films with a budget of more than 10 million euros, which makes it very expensive... I wonder if it will ever become a classic on a par with "Pirates" or the same "Willy Wonka"? It's a good question.

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For the most part, the film has warm criticism and praisewhich, for the most part, was directed at Depp's acting and his stunning French (thanks to which many fans discovered their favourite actor from a new, unexpected side). Thus, French publications emphasised the charisma of his portrayal of Louis XV, who (quote): "could say so much with a single look". They praised Maiwenn and the concept as a whole... But, of course, they were not without negative reviews - a banal balance in any industry.

Alas, some lacked the drive and openly stated that watching this picture was "boring as hell.". However, most interestingly, there were almost no dissatisfied with Depp's performance! We conclude that despite the gruelling divorce, the subsequent boycott and drunkenness, old Johnny still fit! In some ways, this work seems very symbolic: the story of a woman with a tarnished reputation, ultimately rejected by society....

Have you already watched this film? If yes - share your impressions from watching and Depp's acting, of course! As for us - it's a great example of how you should "rise from the ashes".