There was much anticipation for Jeanne du Barry, the movie that opened the 76th Cannes Film Festival and starred Johnny Depp.
after a three-year hiatus following a highly publicized trial involving his ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp goes out of his comfort zone to act and speak in French, and while it’s true that his lines are scarce, he does sound authentic even to the Francophone ears. The 57-year-old actor shows no signs of ring rust. He puts on a classical Depp performance, proving once more than acting goes beyond simply uttering words but also involves facial expressions, eye movement, and body presence.
In Jeanne du Barry, Maïwenn directs, writes, and acts as the titular heroine, a sign that she cares greatly about this project. The film portrays Jeanne as a cunning woman navigating a world dominated by powerful men, fearlessly breaking societal norms and forging her path. This aspect of the film reflects Maïwenn’s audacity and willingness to challenge conventions atand elsewhere. One cannot overlook the controversy surrounding the director herself.
Unfortunately, the film fails to provide a comprehensive understanding of why Jeanne becomes so indispensable to King Louis XV. While her charms and allure are evident, the movie fails to delve deeper into her exceptional qualities, reducing her character to a beautiful woman who reads books and knows unusual words. This oversight leaves a gap in portraying Jeanne’s significance and undermines the film’s exploration of her rise to power.
In conclusion, Jeanne du Barry is a film that evokes mixed reactions. Sure, it showcases aspects of the director’s boldness, and the casting is spot-on mainly. Besides Depp, it’s worth mentioning Benjamin Lavernhe’s La Borde and India Hair’s Adélaïde, among other performances. Still, the movie fails to deliver a compelling exploration of its protagonist’s significance.
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