Well in this case, I was surprised that this particular movie was boring in this particular way. I was expecting a more inventive movie with more to say, a fresh perspective on Marie Antoinette that would make the lack of plot less meaningful.
Understand, movies need not be plot-heavy to be interesting (like, for instance, Lost in Translation). Character studies can be very interesting. This was not a character study, it was an exercise in set decoration.
Moreover, even if all of Sofia Coppola's movies are boring (and I'd argue that this is not true, Lost in Translation, while quiet, was not boring), it doesn't make it an invalid criticism of any particular film. Movies shouldn't be boring, so that isn't an acceptable cinematic style.
Many people would argue that Lost In Translation is quite boring.
And I should have used the word boring-her movies are more slow and quiet. Marie Antoinette was just a movie about a girl. I loved it, but I totally see why most people wouldn't. It's just like how I can't see enjoying Virgin Suicides without reading the book. Her movies are beautiful, but not for everyone.
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Announcement: Sophia Coppola's films are boring.
I actually really love her movies, but you can't watch them if you want a plot.
Fun fact: I so rarely go to the movies anymore that this was the last film I saw.
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Understand, movies need not be plot-heavy to be interesting (like, for instance, Lost in Translation). Character studies can be very interesting. This was not a character study, it was an exercise in set decoration.
Moreover, even if all of Sofia Coppola's movies are boring (and I'd argue that this is not true, Lost in Translation, while quiet, was not boring), it doesn't make it an invalid criticism of any particular film. Movies shouldn't be boring, so that isn't an acceptable cinematic style.
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And I should have used the word boring-her movies are more slow and quiet. Marie Antoinette was just a movie about a girl. I loved it, but I totally see why most people wouldn't. It's just like how I can't see enjoying Virgin Suicides without reading the book. Her movies are beautiful, but not for everyone.
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