Tuchergson Truly the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater

Helllins It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

classicsoncall I would never have expected such inspired entertainment from such malevolent characters. The cat and mouse game that the Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) engaged in to whet the sexual appetite of Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) was cunning yet vile, and one has a difficult time placing these characters in an Eighteenth Century setting, as their machinations would have been perfectly at home in a Twentieth Century 'Dallas'. I liked the Marquise's description of Valmont as a virtuoso of deceit, that was all too fitting, but was just as undeniably true of herself. Adding to the rich tapestry of emotion, corruption and guilt in the story, the costuming was exceptionally extravagant and finely detailed, one simply marvels at the refined taste of the era's decadent near-royalty. As much as these characters tried to make you hate them, there's a perverse pleasure in seeing that they all eventually earn their due. In their case, all's well does not end well.

cinemajesty Film Review: "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988)Director Stephen Frears handles an "Academy-Award-Winning" adaptive script by Christopher Hampton based on a novel of 1782 by author Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) to utmost of excellence, directing all-up-front actress Glenn Close as Marquise de Merteuil teaming up with actor John Malkovich, given face to scene-stealing Vicomte de Valmont, who together rule a French court of the 18th century "Renaissance"; winning affections of the innocent as they were fruits to be picked from a sacred tree, when supporting cast members surrounding Uma Thurman, Michelle Pfeiffer as unfortunate Madame de Tourvel and Keanu Reeves as all-too inexperienced knight in an climaxing egee-swinging duel, when Merteuil & Valmont keep the upper hand to win high society favours only to confront themselves nevertheless in the end after all that there can only be one to survive for a future at the court.The Warner Bros. distributed picture has nothing lost of his seductive beat-work throughout every scene as director Stephen Frears well-researched conditioning of his ensemble cast, when just getting blocked out at the Oscars in their 61st edition for a "Best Director" nomination over British comedy "A Fish Called Wanda" directing Charles Crichton (1910-1999) as the adaptive script and costume designs win nevertheless for eternalized recognition of a remaining motion picture classic.

SnoopyStyle In pre-Revolutionary France, the Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) plots revenge against Bastide who aims to wed young virgin Cécile de Volanges (Uma Thurman). Merteuil tries to convince the Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) to seduce Cécile but Valmont is busy seducing the married Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer) famous for her virtue. Merteuil offers a night with her as reward for Cécile's seduction.It is a period piece alive with sexual tension. It is deliciously seductive. It is not old and dusty. Rather it is energetic and modern. The sexual manipulations and deceptive games give a greater edge to any modern romantic melodrama. Close and Malkovich are terrifically corrupt. Pfeiffer is excellent in the less showy virtuous role. Thurman plays the innocent ingénue. The acting is all top notch. The production is first rate directed by Stephen Frears.

Armand the sadness is the nimbus who defines the story. the special flavor for a perfect watch because the costumes, the atmosphere, the acting are splendid. but the sadness - who, in the last part, becomes so powerful, represents the basic ingredient of its special beauty. because the brilliant acting gives to it more than an adaptation status. it is something fascinating in Glenn Close/Malkovich acting who gives to story new nuances, more force. all seems be perfect. and the admirable science to create the victims has the high value of an impeccable job. each scene is a gem. the dialogs are like sword shinning. the solidarity with the evil characters is build, with precise art, step by step, in admirable manner. a film who must see it. not exactly for story. but for its splendid game of shadows and soft light.