The New York Times – Film:
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Category: Jeanne du Barry (Movie)
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‘Jeanne du Barry’ Review: A Versailles Scandal at Its Snooziest
The New York Times – Film:
Maïwenn wrote, directed and stars in the film, playing opposite Johnny Depp, who is Louis XV. Though he declares he loves her, their chemistry is weak.
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Scenes From Cannes: Vigilant Steve McQueen, Misguided Maïwenn
The New York Times – Film:
“Occupied City,” a documentary from the “12 Years a Slave” filmmaker, proves ambitious. “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp, was an unfortunate kickoff.
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Brie Larson Did Watch Johnny Depp’s Film, ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ at Cannes
The New York Times – Film:
On Day 1 of the festival, the juror who was active in Hollywood’s #MeToo response was asked if she would view the Johnny Depp film. She answered tersely.
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Johnny Depp Responds to Backlash at Cannes
The New York Times – Film:
At a news conference, the controversial star of the opening-night film used McDonald’s metaphors to answer questions about how he is viewed.
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Cannes Film Festival Opens With Divisive Johnny Depp Film, ‘Jeanne du Barry’
The New York Times – Film:
“Jeanne du Barry,” in which Depp plays King Louis XV of France, is the actor’s first major film role since a lurid and contentious defamation trial last year.
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Cannes Film Festival 2023 Lineup Includes Wes Anderson and Todd Haynes Movies
The New York Times – Film:
Over 50 movies will be screened at the event, including Johnny Depp’s first major film since a defamation trial and Martin Scorsese’s latest epic.
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Johnny Depp Film About Louis XV Will Open Cannes Film Festival
The New York Times – Film:
The inclusion of “Jeanne du Barry,” directed by Maïwenn, is Depp’s first public embrace by the film industry since he won a bitter defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.