The 2018 French period drama (originally titled Mademoiselle de Joncquières ) is widely praised by critics as a "wickedly captivating" and "sumptuously beautiful" revenge tale. It currently holds a strong "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Critical Consensus
: The production is consistently lauded for its "opulent estates," "lavish gardens," and "out of this world" costume design. Some critics note that every shot feels like a purposeful composition fit to be painted. Lady J 2018
: Reviewers from The New York Times and Decider highlight the film's "razor-sharp wit" and "mannered dialogue," noting it feels like a "shrewdly choreographed roundelay of scheming" similar to Dangerous Liaisons . The 2018 French period drama (originally titled Mademoiselle