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Janet Maslin, New York Times: Read more
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: A model of heaving, combustible history, in which period lavishness and performance energy aren't mutually exclusive. Read more
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Keith Uhlich, Time Out: Death seems to linger in every inch of the frame, yet the film lives and breathes like few others. Read more
Aaron Cutler, Village Voice: Though Queen Margot's sound, sets, costumes, and camerawork collectively stun, Chereau prioritized his actors, and he gave his ensemble ample freedom to perform. Read more