In which I muse about costume movies

[mala_14]

My costume movie experience is rather limited, mostly to Masterpiece Theatre. I did see Marie Antoinette and a few (very few) others, but haven't really seen any other costume movies in theatre. Most of my friends are not the costume movie type. And considering I see most movies with my boyfriend, well, I'm sure you can figure that one out. What we really need is a Will Ferrell historical comedy. ;p

My home collection is completely non-existant. So, I'm think of expanding on it. My first two choices are:
1. The Buccaneers (1995)
2. Persuasion (1995)
(Hmm... 1995 seems to be quite the year for good historical movies. I loved Sense and Sensibility. That explains all the SNL skits I saw on Jane Austen etc. back then...)

However, I can't decide for the third. (I've decided on three because I can get free shipping on Amazon for an order over $39, but I don't want to spend a huge amount of cash right now.) It has come down to:
1. Jefferson in Paris (1995)
2. The Affair of the Necklace (2001)
3. A Very Long Engagement (2004)

I'm leaning towards one of the first two, since I want an 18th century one, and I'm not so sure I want subtitles. Any opinions? I'm also willing to take suggestions about any fabulous, must-see movies that aren't here. Please help!

Comments

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

An 18c that I love is Aristocrats. It's the story of the daughters of the Duke of Richmond. Very pretty and very long. I like my costume movies long :)

Adding once since I've only seen your first two, not the three maybes :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the advice, but I've already seen Aristocrats. Actually I think it was one of the earlier costume movies I've seen and I definitely enjoyed it very much. Length is a good consideration to keep in mind, though. Since part of the reason I want a costume movie is to be able to do handwork in front of it. ;) I'm sure you know how that is.