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The Queen of Versailles [Blu-ray]

David Siegel (Actor), Virginia Nebel (Actor), Lauren Greenfield (Director, Producer) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 882 ratings
IMDb7.1/10.0
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Format Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, Blu-ray
Contributor Randall Emmett, David Siegel, Virginia Nebel, Curtis Jackson, Jane Fleming, Remington Chase, Mark Ordesky, Danielle Renfrew Behrens, Lauren Greenfield, Jackie Siegel See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 41 minutes
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The Queen of Versailles is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the largest privately-owned house in America, a 90,000 sq. Ft. palace. Over the next two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 25752998
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Lauren Greenfield
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen, Closed-captioned, Blu-ray
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 41 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2012
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ David Siegel, Virginia Nebel, Jackie Siegel
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Curtis Jackson, Jane Fleming, Danielle Renfrew Behrens, Remington Chase, Randall Emmett
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Magnolia Home Ent
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0097RU2LO
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 882 ratings

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CGalvan
5.0 out of 5 stars Ill Gotten Riches - To Undisciplined Rags
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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I was going to get cut off!
Well ... Amazon is pulling this off Prime Video in a few days ... so I needed to watch it!

It's amazing how the possible loss of something we think we have, will make us do things that we might not normally or logically do. It wasn't my 1st choice to watch, but knowing that it would be out of my grasp made me make a decision that I normally wouldn't have. That's the story of the Siegel's.

They got rich selling a bad product, using unscrupulous tactics and got hooked on all the cheap money from the bad loans that the banks were forced to give (by Federal law by the way - but that parts not in the exposé).

Furiating Sidenote:
- The Feds force the Banks to Provide loans to people who can't afford them.
- Unscrupulous businesses will happily provide those loans to their hardworking but un-creditworthy customers
- The systems collapse as more and more people default on the loans they can't afford
- Businesses and people lose their jobs and their property & homes (that they thought they owned)
- The Feds give the Banks our Tax dollars so that they don't go under
Who Pays for All This? - Anyone Who Actually Pays Their Own Taxes. 😡

Mr Seigle didn't want to lose anything so he mortgaged everything he had so as not to lose any part of his company. It's a part of human nature. If you are undisciplined you will make choices that (like all their customers) are unwise so as not to lose something or to gain something that make you happy for a time.

In this exposé, we see what takes down several families. It's not capitalism (like some other misguided reviewers have stated). It's Greed and/or Lack of discipline on all levels and by almost every person depicted.

We can all learn from this somewhat sordid tale. I'm seriously considering it required viewing to my children. (With Parental Guidance of Course). I suppose Amazon did me a favor making me watch this! 😉
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Toni’s Books
5.0 out of 5 stars We need to live within our means
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
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This has been a very interesting documentary and that's beyond the home itself. David Siegel built his empire on crappy timeshares. Taking money so called cheap money from the poor and middle class to fund his lovely lavish lifestyle. Well the stock market crash and he lost everything and he's fighting to hold on to what's left. Instead of learning from this he is honestly blaming the bank. The bank who funded his crappy cheap money career then backed out when the money wasn't feasible anymore like all the banks do. Not a shocker. He mad the bank won't put anymore money into the PH Westgate resort in Vegas (1 of 28 sites) or almost anything else with his name attached to it. He as a business man should already know if money cant be made off it anymore pull out before you crash along with it.

His wife Jackie whom at first I thought was ok seems to not grasp the concept of little to no money left STOP spending is just wow. An 85,000 square foot home was impossible like many told him but he was sure it could be done proving the people right. It was interesting to watch dog crap all over the floors of the current home. The nanny living in a playhouse in the back yard that once belonged to the youngest. Going from 15-20 at home employees to 4 doing everything. Doing Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart which she probably had to remember what it was. Buying $2,000 caviar or even leaving the door open and all the lights on when your strap for money. They don't pay the bills so they don't care. He on the other hand will probably have a heart attack trying to figure out how to get back on top and no one in the house seems to understand his stress including the son who ask for money when he knows he father doesn't have it. The only good thing I can say about Jackie right now is she is still with him......at the moment.

I believe he needs to divorce Jackie and maybe his though process will change when it comes to the reason he needs the amount of money he searching for. Having him say at the end "we need to live within our means" is something I never thought id hear a rich person say.
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Heinz Balthes
5.0 out of 5 stars dvd
Reviewed in Germany on June 21, 2016
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ein ungewöhnlicher film der die verrücktesten Amerikaner, absolut crazy, blöd dumm reich und armselig mit dem schlechtesten Geschmack der vorstellbar ist
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Dyspeptic Spirit
5.0 out of 5 stars Better thrones than the Beckhams!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2014
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Another fascinating documentary which follows the bizarre adventures of the Siegel family. Although described as a rags to riches to rags story, this is a little misleading since the family are never really reduced to penury. In reality their money just gets tied up during the crash and although they have to economise they are never exactly poor.

It's a fascinating insight into their world and you can't help but like Jackie Siegel despite all her faults. Just watch it, it's a goodie.
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Ruhi E. Tuzlak
5.0 out of 5 stars Look at the Mirror --Any Mirror!
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2012
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During the last fifty years or so, most Western societies, especially the USA and --up to certain extent-- Canada, have become communities of consumption. Many individuals are obsessed by endless, out-of-control shopping sprees. The result of this addiction is, in many cases, not a pretty picture.

This great movie, in addition to be a showcase for an extreme case of excessive spending, is also about two other issues: One is the structure and the leading principles of the socio-economic system we are living in. Any economist would watch this movie with great interest to analyze and evaluate the "system"; most likely he/she would give an "F" following his/her assessment. The second point is the revelation that shows us the blatant connection between the politics and the big money. The leading character, The King of Time-Sharing in the USA, tells openly how he --and his money-- made a difference during the presidential election several years ago.

Anyone enjoys spending time and money in the shopping centres, or other places, must see this film. Also, anyone who is interested in the existing and future status of the capitalist system can watch it as a case study. Either way, you cannot lose.
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Nice_Lieutenant
5.0 out of 5 stars The queen of Versailles dvd
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2019
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Excellent doc,
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P.Ilou
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible American Dream
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2017
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Worth seeing just to compare your life to theirs.
What is happiness, capitalism, consumerism?
I admire the Queen of Versailles (and the King) for letting the making of the movie possible.
I watched the DVD twice. Then gave it to a dear relative.
According to wiki, lawsuits and arbitration accompanied the making of this film.
Interesting..
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