Angélique

In 17th-century France, the beautiful Angélique de Sancé de Monteloup is forced into a marriage with the wealthy and older Comte de Toulouse. After her husband's mysterious death, she finds herself entangled in political intrigue and a dangerous quest for justice and revenge. Her path is fraught with peril as she navigates the treacherous world of the French court and battles against those who wronged her.

Angélique received a generally poor reception from critics and audiences. While some praised the ambitious scope and visual presentation, many found the plot underdeveloped, the pacing inconsistent, and the film a pale imitation of its more successful predecessors. It struggled to capture the spirit of the original "Angélique" series, leading to disappointment among fans.

• Visually appealing but lacks the charm and excitement of the original stories.

• Struggles with a disjointed narrative and unconvincing character development.

• A disappointing attempt to revive a beloved franchise.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely negative, with many lamenting the deviation from the original spirit of the character and series. Common complaints cited a weak script, predictable plot points, and a lack of engaging performances.

This 2013 film is a remake of the 1964 film 'Angélique, Marquise des Anges', which was the first in a series of five films based on Anne Golon's novels.