There’s something about Lady J.
The Marquis is an infamous womanizer. Madame knows this, and isn’t falling for his charms. He does seem to be a gentleman, though. And patient and thoughtful…
Madame gets dumped, of course. And when she does, the gears start turning in a revenge machine as impressive as it is heartbreaking.
Warning: This is a French period piece with flowery dialogue about love and life; it can be hard to keep up with the subtitles, let alone the substance. But, the fancy reminds us that we’re in the past—which highlights how extraordinary Madame’s plan really is.
Careful use of color and superb acting by Madame oil the engine.