Haley Bennett (Cyrano), Sam Riley, and Tom Sturridge (The Sandman) star in this historical drama about the Veuve Clicquot champagne family...
Haley Bennett (Cyrano), Sam Riley, and Tom Sturridge (The Sandman) star in this historical drama about the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century.
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80 %69 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
82 %51 reviewsAudience score rating
"A semi-sparkling biopic."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Ambitious as it is in scope, the film is also somewhat charmless and dour."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"What a waste of a good drink, and of this fascinating woman as a subject."
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The Straits Times
The Straits Times"It’s never exactly inspired. (Bryce Dessner’s strikingly stark, neo-chamber-y score is an exception.)"
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Variety
Variety"Tacky marketing masquerading as historical drama."
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The Times
The Times"This attractively mounted production does not waste a moment."
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Herald Sun
Herald Sun"A solid, if muddled, biopic of someone who was entirely fascinating."
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Spectator
Spectator"A rich blend of historicity and poetry."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Bennett delivers an exceptional performance as Barbe-Nicole."
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Collider
Collider"Bennett’s sensitive performance pulls us into her growing anguish and fear."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A potentially fascinating, bubbly story is watered down by sexist framing."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader"Smart, brilliantly acted, infused with a consistent and compelling atmosphere, and modest in length."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"Bennett is better than decent in the title role."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"A flat historical drama fit to be corked."
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The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail"The best aspects of this film are its beauty and its restraint."
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FilmInk
FilmInkWidow Clicquot | Details
- Rating
- M, Drug use & sex scenes
- Runtime
- 89
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
