Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
R | 21 December 1988 (USA)
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In 18th century France, Marquise de Merteuil asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for one last night with her. Yet things don’t go as planned.

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Hellen

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Solemplex

To me, this movie is perfection.

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Lawbolisted

Powerful

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Matialth

Good concept, poorly executed.

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Irishchatter

I really didn't think this movie was that interesting because clearly, I hadn't a clue what they were talking about. They used such bad speaking skills that you just clearly want to fall asleep and pretend you didn't bother wasting your time in watching a movie like that. I don't understand why they had to cast Glenn Close, John Malkovich and the beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer as the principal characters because, I just didn't think they really fit the role to act in a 19th century era movie. In my opinion, they just didn't seem to fit the roles. They are brilliant actors let me tell you, but not in movies like this. Its so heavily boring and just a pretty bad film. I wish I enjoyed it but I just can't understand why this movie won 3 Oscars, in my opinion I just think it doesn't deserve to be awarded with such big prizes. Worst film I've ever seen!

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timetotime

Watched this Oscar winning movie right after finishing the book. It was waste of time! The screenplay, which strangely won an Oscar, was totally different from the book. Author of the script just spoiled everything, didn't include very important moments of the story and just used cliché sentences. The end of the movie doesn't say anything. Or actually one might think she's seeking revenge, which is not exactly correct. The only reason to watch this movie, is the fabulous acting of Glenn Close. She is fantastic and i wish the script was as good as her play. And of course - costumes are amazing! So if you have no time to read the novel, just remember, movie will say nothing to you!

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Fluke_Skywalker

Continuing my recent powdered wig kick started by 'Amadeus' and 'Marie Antoinette'.I remember this generating some heat when it was first released, but despite featuring several lovely women who I was certain were featured in various stages of undress (*sigh* Uma), and that I likely could've slipped this one past my Mom (because, artsy-fartsy), I had never seen 'Dangerous Liaisons'. Big mistake. I loved it. Why I should find the scheming and sexual politics of the Libertine idle rich of the pre-revolution so fascinating I don't know, but I loved every soapy minute of it. Glenn Close is particularly brilliant. Now the completest in me feels it necessary to seek out 'Valmont' (1989) and 'Cruel Intentions' (1999).

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g-bodyl

I have no idea what to think about Dangerous Liaisons. When I saw this film, I was multitasking so I wasn't paying complete attention. But from what I gathered, it's quite dark, cold, seductive, and a little boring. Perhaps it is due to being a romantic period piece which I generally despise. But I did admire the past half hour as we see these vile, cruel intentions of the main characters hit the fan. The ending is great though, so I will give the film that.Stephen Frear's adaptation of a 1787 French novel is a tale about seductive revenge. There is the Marquise de Merteuil who is livid at her breakup, so she hires a man named Vicomte de Valmont to seduce a soon-to-be-married bride named Cecil de Volange in order to get one night with her. As the seduction begins, Vicomte begins to develop feelings for her which will only make matters complicated.The film is well-acted. Glenn Close delivers a fine performance as the cruel and malice Merteuil. John Malkovich is excellent as always as the seductive Valmont. Michelle Pfeiffer does a decent job as Volange. We also get some decent supporting turns by Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman.Overall, Dangerous Liaisons is a dark and cold tale about the dark side of seduction. In order to gain a greater appreciation of the film, I may have to take a second viewing. This is not the kind of story that appeals to me, but I could not resist the critical acclaim. I do admire the acting, but I especially admire the costume design and the production design. If romantic thrillers are your kind of thing, this is the perfect kind of film for you. Maybe I'll grow to love the film, but for now it's merely decent. I rate this film 7/10.

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