Rating: Summary: One of the Top 15 Films Ever Review: In my opinion, I can't believe this didn't sweep the Oscars. The story is brilliantly adapted, the story goes lightning quick, and the performances are magnificent. Glenn Close is a marvel as the evil Marquis and John Malkovich, though on first thought miscast, is also a wonder as her partner in psychological warfare. His acting is so brilliant that he makes this part his own. But Close should've been nominated & won as Best Actress, bar none. Her scene when she visits Malkovich's aunt and sees him staring at Michelle Pfeiffer (also brilliant), is as fabulous as her final ending scene in this movie (which I won't give away except to say that this film is Shakespearean in its depth and writing) A powerhouse film
Rating: Summary: Astounding! Review: Dangerous Liaisons (Widescreen Edition) VHS~ Glenn Close, John Malcovich et al. is an amazing production with many good and meroable performances. Uma Thurman does one of her best parts ever; which is ad in its own right since this one of her first roles. Reeves is as unconvincing as ever and to think that some people think that he is a legitimate actor (very sad indeed since this one of his first "real" acting roles and not asinine roles, i.e., Ted in Ted and Bills adventures). John Malcovich is simply amazing in his depiction of the aristocrat with low morals.
Rating: Summary: One of the best I've seen in 40 years Review: Malkovich and Close exceeded themselves in this one. (If that is at all possible) This is a masterpiece full of brilliant quips and delicious schemes. Only for the 'serious' movie lover.
Rating: Summary: An exceptional 18th century aristocract film Review: John Malkovich and Glenn Close are awesome.The plot focuses on the interaction of the characters and their desire to show personal control and power over themselves and others. The 18th century aristocrat setting supplements the inter-personal relationships. The movie was redone with a modern day scenario in the film 'Cruel Intentions'. I enjoyed the comparison although 'Dangerous Liaisons' is definitely tops.
Rating: Summary: Amazing Review: This well-acted, superbly casted version is a masterpiece! John Malkovich is mesmerizing as the Vicount... you will not be able to take your eyes off him. Glenn Close should have won the Oscar for Best Actress that year, no doubt about it. She is at once sympathetic (amazingly) and hideous. As for the Supporting cast of Michelle Pfeiffer (luminous as always) and then-newcomer Uma Thurman... well, these two ladies shine in interesting roles that are unforgetable. Run out and buy this movie!
Rating: Summary: stunning Review: i absolutely loved this movie. Full of deceit, lies, and sex. It captures all the combinations to make an excellent movie. If you like "Angels and Insects" or "Cruel Intentions" , you will completely enjoy this movie. The cast are miracle workers. With Glenn Close and John Malkovich, you will believe the story they are telling. A must buy.
Rating: Summary: Great Movie Horrible Transfer Review: This is one of the best movies of all time. However, the video transfer to DVD is one of the worst I have ever seen. There are numerous video artifacts that pop up throughout the film. I find them very distracting and it makes the movie difficult for me to watch. If you choose to buy this movie as I did, beware. If you are irritated by video blemishes steer clear of this title.
Rating: Summary: Dangerous Liaisons, a title befitting of itself. Review: Dangerous Liaisons touches on an essential part of everyone's life, love. A tale that has no time, the story unfolds among a blanket of love, lies, and deceit, revolving around the lust and cruelty in two hearts that finally ends with dire consequences.
Rating: Summary: a fabulous movie ! Review: This is a fascinating film. It's lush, lavish, and beautifully directed and edited. The many plot twists flow and it has one of the all-time great endings. I find this version far superior to the others I've seen (by Vadim and Forman). It boasts of a great cast, despite the rather quirky choice of John Malkovich as Valmont. Glenn Close is brilliant and it has a youthful Keanu Reeves as Chevalier Darceny. Watch for the marvelous fencing scene towards the end between Valmont and Darceny..it's superb !
Rating: Summary: Sex¿ Lies¿ Love¿ Deceit¿ Who could ask for anything more? Review: Dangerous Liaisons is one of my all-time favorite movies. The acting is excellent (with the exception of the disaster that is Keanu Reeves...) Glenn Close, without a doubt, was an excellent choice for the Marquise de Merteuil, my favorite character, and before her broken image fades into the credits, you see that she had finally lost the game. The charisma built between John Malkovitch's Vicomte de Valmont and Michelle Pfieffer's Mme. Tourvel makes you really believe that they are in love, showing that real emotions can crack even the coldest of souls. Uma Thurman was a good Cécile de Volanges, but probably not the best choice. Swoosie Kurtz was a hoot as Mme. de Volanges, Cécile's over-protective and good-to-do mother. The wonderful script brings the classic tale of sexual intrigue and anamosity to life, as done by the elaborate stage play a year before. And as I said, when the last frame fades to black, you are left to digest a controversial and mind-bending tale of what happens when the game goes bad, and when the players get played by the pawns.
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