The_Baro
Joined Mar 1999
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Suspect plot, dodgy fight scenes, bad acting, this film has them all. The adverts in the middle of this film (on Channel 5 surprise, surprise) were a relief from the genuine awfulness. Its only redeeming feature is the reappearance of Cassandra's dad from Wayne's World 2 (I'm really scraping the barrel here!) Avoid
Dangerous Liaisons has an intricate plot that loses nothing from being transferred from the stage. The lead performances of Close and Malkovitch were stunning to watch, Malkovitch's sheer arrogance just oozes through the screen at you. The supporting performances were disappointing to say the least. Keanu Reeves was as wooden as ever, and Michelle Pfeiffer conveyed nothing of the agony of the situation in which she had been placed.
The true gem of this film however, was Uma Thurman. Her portrayal of the naive Cecille was masterful, and her change from virginal convent girl to Valmont's plaything was genius itself. The moment when Cecille de Volanges divests herself of clothing has to be the most paused part of any film ever!
The true gem of this film however, was Uma Thurman. Her portrayal of the naive Cecille was masterful, and her change from virginal convent girl to Valmont's plaything was genius itself. The moment when Cecille de Volanges divests herself of clothing has to be the most paused part of any film ever!