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- 2000
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 43 m
- 2000
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 43 m
Summary Set during the reign of France's King Louis XIV (Sands), this film portrays the events of a three-day feast prepared and conducted by Vatel (Depardieu), the king's master of entertainment.
Directed By: Roland Joffé
Written By: Jeanne Labrune, Tom Stoppard
- 2000
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 43 m
- 2000
- PG-13
- Miramax
- 1 h 43 m
Vatel
44
5.9
Summary Set during the reign of France's King Louis XIV (Sands), this film portrays the events of a three-day feast prepared and conducted by Vatel (Depardieu), the king's master of entertainment.
Directed By: Roland Joffé
Written By: Jeanne Labrune, Tom Stoppard
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
44
31% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
46% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
23% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
44
31% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
46% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
23% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Boldly distinctive in its depiction of individuals caught up in a veritable infernal machine designed solely to give pleasure to a monarch, Vatel is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice in a world as opulent as it is cruel.
While the filmmakers are not above corset-drama bed-hopping and back-stabbing, it's delicious when the beds and backs belong to Uma Thurman, Tim Roth and Julian Sands.
The movie wants desperately to function as a romantic tragedy, with passions glancing off the thoughtless pursuit of satisfaction. But Vatel can't really define the differences between the two; it settles into a period funk, as shallow as the court popinjays it seeks to expose.
Too much chaos, not enough heart. Bad for the digestion.
Vatel is dull and silly, but the holiday season doesn't offer a better sets-and-costumes workshop.
Joffe's latest is a formless, inanimate lump.
This putrid dish marks a new low for director Roland Joffe.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 User Ratings
5.9
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 User Ratings
5.9
50% Positive
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Production Company
Légende Films,
Gaumont,
Nomad Films,
Timothy Burrill Productions,
TF1 Films Production,
Canal+
Release Date Dec 25, 2000
Duration 1 h 43 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Passion. Seduction. Betrayal. An Irresistible Feast Awaits You.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
César Awards, France
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Camerimage
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
