Madame du Barry comes off as a bit rebellious, mostly because she shakes things up with her funky fashion choices and just being herself. Unlike Marie Antoinette’s story in Coppola’s film, this one wraps up way before the guillotine gets involved, leaving us with a super indulgent movie that’s totally addictive. It’s all super fancy-looking, with awesome actors and jaw-dropping scenes at Versailles.

Maïwenn plays Jeanne as this clever and flirty courtesan, even chilling out in the tub with a book (did people really do that back then?). Her first big win is with the Comte du Barry, whose son Adolphe she becomes pals with, teaching him cool stuff like philosophy and poetry. The Comte sees it as a good move to introduce his lady to King Louis XV, and as they stroll around Versailles, the king is smitten by Jeanne’s charm and confidence.

After a kinda gross doctor’s appointment, Jeanne finally gets some alone time with the king, and soon they’re inseparable. This doesn’t sit well with the stuck-up court folks, especially the king’s daughters, who see Jeanne as a threat to their mum’s memory. Things get tense when the Dauphin, who later becomes Louis XVI, chooses Marie Antoinette as his bride, totally ignoring Jeanne. As the king gets sicker, Jeanne’s power starts to fade, and big trouble’s on the horizon.

Without Depp’s charm, Louis XV would just be another boring king, and we’d focus more on Jeanne’s political moves. Depp brings some depth, but the love story between Louis and Jeanne feels kinda fake, maybe because they’re both a bit cynical or the performances are a bit fuzzy. Overall, it’s a fun ride, even if it doesn’t quite get how over-the-top it is.