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Summary: Not even good
Review: Okay, it was an alright movie but compared to the first one it really was just not good. i mean they use so much stuff from the first one that its like wait i thought this was suppose to be a little different. i really dont recommand this movie unless your curious.
Rating: 
Summary: Different but good
Review: The only dissapointment in this film is that the original cast is not included. I think they could've portrayed the roles alot better. But this film is very exciting and keeps you excited. After Sebastian is forced to move in with his father in manhattan because of his behavior, Kathryn gives him a hard time threatening him not to take away what she has built for herself. They go to war, this movie is really good to see what happens before Cruel Intentions. Check it out. I bought it pre-viewed from Blockbuster. I couldn't wait for it to come out!
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Summary: No wonder the original stars wanted no part of this!!!!!
Review: It was an attempt at a view of the characters before they became as corrupt, but there was a lack of character development. In addition, those portraying Katherine and Sebastian did not even look close to the original characters. The movie kept my interest, and was somewhat entertaining, but disappointing. I disagree with other reviewers about the "porn" content of this movie. There were many innuendos but little graphic nudity. If you saw the first movie, this film will interest you by somewhat explaining the character's motivations. However, unless it was given to me, I would not add it to my DVD library. This movie will make no sense if you have not seen the original Cruel Intentions. I recommend that viewers rent it, take it back, and call it a night.
Rating: 
Summary: Ambitious, But That's About It
Review: This is definitely among the top two or three worst movies I have ever seen in my life. Like some of my fellow reviewers, I really enjoyed the first *Cruel Intentions* and was hoping for something at least somewhat comparable to it in the sequel. This was *not* the case. I admit that I should probably have been clued-in by the cheesy and trashy cover art on the video sleeve, but what can I say--I was still hopeful.Overall, the acting was awful. Robin Dunne and Mimi Rogers were actually the best of the bunch, despite his complete lack of both physical and character resemblance to the first Sebastian and her soap-opera-esque interpretation of Tiffany Merteuil-Valmont. Amy Adams was *terrible* as a childish Kathryn Merteuil, her only apparently redeeming quality seeming to be a very slight facial resemblance to Sarah Michelle Gellar. Otherwise, one moment she's brilliant, evil, and talented; the next moment, she's stupid, self-conscious, and clumsy--*completely* at odds with the original. Most films (even the darker ones) have at least some comic relief. The first *Cruel Intentions* was no exception with its occasional quip, the scene in the retirment home, and the childish, dopey character Cecile Caldwell. What, however, was up with the ridiculous attempts at humor in this one? I could have used a *lot* less of the stupid wordplay, the foul-mouthed elderly woman on the sidewalk outside the Merteuil-Valmont home, and--most of all--the incredibly offensive and seemingly *endless* parade of ethnic stereotypes among the Merteuil-Valmont servants. Did I miss something? When did mocking people's cultural heritage become funny again? Finally, it was rather annoying to watch a sequel that does little other than repeat situations and phrases from the first one. The opening scene of *2* was a *complete* rip-off of the first one, as was Kathryn's "befriending" of classmate Cherie. Outside of those two instances, the movie kept popping up with quotes from the original ("Keep your friends close and your enemies closer," "It's a pity you're not [cute]," etc.). Can't we move on and be original? I can think of little else to say about this movie. In its meagre defense, I did rather like the "twist" at the end (obvious as it was), the fact that they kept the main theme, and the use of the same house. These three things combined, however, still can't bring my rating for this terrible movie higher than a single star. Maybe someone will (hopefully?) make a great *Cruel Intentions 3* that effectively erases this terrible first sequel from the public consciousness.
Rating:
Summary: As good as the original
Review: First of all, Cruel Intentions is one of my favorite movies, and I was not disappointed a bit after watching this prequel. It has everything the first movie had, except the actors, but it only bothered me for the first 2 minutes into the movie. Even the sountrack is great (it has the original main theme). The actors are almost identical to the original ones. The shower scene is sweet, and the ending is definately a surprise. I honestly have no idea what other reviewers didn't like. My friends and I really enjoyed it, so I give it the highest rating, and I really mean it.
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Summary: Good Idea Gone Terribly Wrong. . .
Review: Roger Kumble had a good idea. Before it came out, I often wished for a prequel to the original CI. Unfortunately, this film doesn't do justice to the original, which is disappointing because it could have been extremely good. The characters include Kathryn and Sebastian, as well as two "new" characters who seem to be patterned after Annette and Cecile. Danielle, the "Annette" character starts out all right, but as the film goes on, she becomes too earnest and innocent to be believed. Sherry, the "Cecile" character is even more clueless than Cecile (if that's possible) but she lacks the amusing charm of Cecile. She comes across as annoying. As for Sebastian and Kathryn, they act extremely out of character from the originals. The characters' dialogue wants to be as sharp and witty as the original, but fails in many ways. Unfortunately, the director/writer tried to fix that by paraphrasing several of the lines from the original and even inserting a few verbatim ("This doesn't *taste* like iced tea." "It's from Long Island.") ("You could be a model. It's too bad you aren't sexy." "I could be sexy!" "All right, show me sexy."). They even tried to recreate the infamous kissing scene, only it involved Court (who's mentioned in the original but never seen) and Sherry with Kathryn doing the coaching. Kathryn and Sebastian have virtually no chemistry in this film. Also, one who is familiar with the original may have a hard time believing that Sebastian wasn't wealthy before coming to live with his father and step-mother. There are a few amusing points in the film, including Sebastian's first dinner "alone" and a poker game involving the servants, but otherwise the movie just doesn't stand up to the first one. Overall, this movie is moderately effective as a lead-in to the first one. I wouldn't recommend purchasing it, but fans of the original CI may want to rent it out of curiosity. If you've never watched the first Cruel Intentions (starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon), then I highly recommend watching it *before* this one.
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Summary: God Awful Movie
Review: Being a fan of the original movie, I was suckered into watching this film. It has to be on my top 5 list of horrible movies that I'm embarrassed and mad that I paid money to watch. I feel they ruined the characters that the first developed with a combination of a bad script and atrocious acting. They reused all of the original movie's jokes and catch phrases. I, too, strongly advocate for a negative star rating for this film.
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Summary: "This is the sweetest movie EVER!"
Review: In the summer of 1998 I saw the preview of Cruel Intentions. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. I loved the preview so I went to go see it in theaters. The movie was THE BEST!! I saw the movie 6 times in the theatre. Then when the movie came out I just had to get it. At the time I was only 8 so my mom didn't let me get it. I was made at her for a long time but I am glad she did it . . . In 2000 when I was 10 I heard about the show 'Manchester Prep' I didn't really have interest in it but then I was flipping through some channels one night and found the show. It was very similar to Cruel Intentions. So I started to watch the show. I only saw the show for about a week but then it was canceled. I was very sad. Then I heard about Cruel Intentions 2. The prequel. I went to BLOCKBUSTER with my sister and looked for it. I only found Cruel Intentions 1. But about a month later I went to 'HIGH-CLUB VIDEO' A cheap video store 2 blocks away from me. As I was looking through the movies I found Cruel Intentions 2 but on VHS. I wanted to get it on DVD. But then I found it. I rented it and loved it! Then one year later. I found Cruel Intentions/Cruel Intentions 2 DVD Box Set for 30$!!! I had to win it! I did!!!!! Till this day, I still watch them. That was the reason I am glad my mom didn't let me get Cruel Intentions 1 because if I did get it I would have never been able to get both of them in a special DVD box set!!! Amy Adams and Sarah Thompson were great. (AND I LOVED THE SCENE 'KISSING COUSINS') Though I didn't like Robin Dunne. Whoever says Cruel Intentions 2 is bad must be CRAZY!!!!! XO XO Thankyou Cruel Intentions 2. You were as good as the first one.
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Summary: Please stop the pain...
Review: This movie was forced upon me. It does not surprise me that this pilot never convinced any television executive to buy it. If I have to listen to one more crack about long island iced tea not tasting like tea... *sighs* I strongly desire a negative star rating, just for this movie.
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Summary: Better than the first.
Review: Or at least I felt it was. I've heard several people comment that they liked the first one better, but I feel the Cruel 2 was actually the better movie. The first one had too much bad language for me. I'm getting tired of seeing characters that have to utter a useless string of profanity simply to make their point. So Cruel Intentions 2 is much better in this respect. Although, I must admit I liked the actors in the first one better. But I felt the Cruel Intentions 2 was much better in terms of actually getting to know the characters, we can even start to see why Kathryn is as bad as she is. Plus I am sucker for endings where the 'bad guys' come out on top. And boy do they come out on top here! Unlike the first one where the 'bad guys' lost it all. So if you liked Cruel Intentions, but hated the ending. You need to see Cruel Intentions 2.
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