Ridicule (1996) Reviews

Starring:
Charles Berling, Fanny Ardant, (more)
Director(s):
Patrice Leconte
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Category:
Drama, Foreign
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Leslie H.

This movie is a great fictional view into the workings of the court of Louis XVI right before the French Revolution, and it may well put you on the side of the peasants. Everything depended on one's ...
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This movie is a great fictional view into the workings of the court of Louis XVI right before the French Revolution, and it may well put you on the side of the peasants. Everything depended on one's ability to turn a good phrase or say something witty. Lives, social standing, power, and friends could be lost in an instant of not being humorous or scathingly sarcastic. Human life had little value, but wit ruled. The only nudity is in the opening (and disgusting) scene mentioned in other reviews.
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Laura K.

This period piece was excellent the scenes were rich and the story line flowed very well. I really enjoy period pieces and this one was wonderful to watch. If you are looking to watch a good period ...
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This period piece was excellent the scenes were rich and the story line flowed very well. I really enjoy period pieces and this one was wonderful to watch. If you are looking to watch a good period piece I highly recommend this one.
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James L.

I was startled to see the urination scene at the begining of the movie. I wish it had been dubbed in English because reading the subtitles takes the enjoyment out of actually watching the movie. It ...
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I was startled to see the urination scene at the begining of the movie. I wish it had been dubbed in English because reading the subtitles takes the enjoyment out of actually watching the movie. It is all about wits and "hee mah" (humor) which entertainted the royalty and wealthy regardless of the hurt feelings or wounded prides it created. It was ok to watch but just sad to see how the country gentleman was hit by a wall of red tape time and time again while all he wanted to do was to drain the swamps and prevent further local folks from dying from diseases. ~ Susan L.
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Maurice W.

Well acted. Good plot. Entertaining.

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Thomas W.

If you can read English subtitles or speak French, you will find this movie very entertaining. The plot is very good, well directed and superb acting. The movie does Miramax proud. It is truly one ...
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If you can read English subtitles or speak French, you will find this movie very entertaining. The plot is very good, well directed and superb acting. The movie does Miramax proud. It is truly one every person who has any class should see and for those with none, like me perhaps, it is just dam good.
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Marc L.

I watched the first 10 minutes of this film and then turned it off. It starts out with a guy urinating on an old man. After that, you can't figure out what the heck is going on. After that, you ...
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I watched the first 10 minutes of this film and then turned it off. It starts out with a guy urinating on an old man. After that, you can't figure out what the heck is going on. After that, you realize this film is not going to have a plot. Don't waste your time.
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