Valmont

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Summary: Far Better Than "Dangerous Liaisons"!!!
Review: I first saw "Valmont" on television some years ago and instantly fell in love with it. I had decided to purchase the dvd from Amazon.com when I came across reviews comparing this film to "Dangerous Liaisons". One review in particular gave a quite detailed comparison between the two films that concluded with a better rating for "Dangerous Liaisons". Curious, I decided to purchase the film "Dangerous Liaisons" before purchasing "Valmont". Needless to say, I was highly disappointed. Though both movies are based on the same novel and play, the storyline is better portrayed in "Valmont". Not to mention the acting was much better and far more believable. Coling Firth played a wonderful "Valmont". His character portrayal as a charming, playful and likable "rake" was far more believable as opposed to John Malkovich's character who came across as mechanical and unfeeling. More detail is given allowing the viewer to understand why the characters act as they do towards another in "Valmont" whereas while watching "Dangerous Liaisons", I felt like I was being rushed towards the ending. If someone is unfamiliar with the storyline, it would only be halfway through the film that they would be able to comprehend what the plot was. I would strongly recommend that anyone interested in purchasing the dvd rent both versions and make the decision for yourself. I did and after receiving my copy of "Valmont" in the mail today - I'm selling "Dangerous Liaisons" on Amazon.com.....anyone interested? :P

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Summary: Valmont
Review: One of the best movies I have ever seen. Colin Firth is brilliant as Valmont, and I believe his performance was very underated by the American audience--who much prefer X-Men or some such. Some compare this film to the American film Dangerous Liasisons, which as usual American films are not delicate but must hit one over the head with their point. And Malcavich (sp)in the lead as the suave, handsome, captivating Valmont is miscasting beyond belief. I first saw Valmont when it was released in 1989, it only gets better as it ages. Milos Forman is a genius.