I loved this movie despite the harsh critics. I think it was visually exquisite and I loved the contrast of the splendour of times with contemporary music. However I did not like Kirsten Dunst speaking like a current US teen ager, I did not think that was an accurate part of the character. I loved Judy Davis's role as the comtesse de Noaïlles, I believe it was delightful and a great source of great moments of fun along the film...