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Vatel (2000) short review

Kendra April 29, 2000
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2000 Vatel

Set at the French court in the 1670s, and chronicles various intrigues surrounding the king’s chef (Gerard Depardieu).  Pretty tedious stuff, although Uma Thurman looks good as a court lady.

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