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Based on the classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, this delectable thriller stars Colin Firth (Bridget Jones's Diary) and Oscars® nominee* Annette Bening (American Beauty) as embittered aristocrats who weave a wicked web of cruel intentions and savage seductions. Directed by Oscar® winner** Milos Forman, Valmont is a darkly amusing period drama that issimply a piece of high entertainment (The Hollywood Reporter). In 18th-century France, a cruel and calculating playboy, Valmont (Firth), makes a malicious wager with the equally wicked Madame de Merteuil (Bening): Valmont must dishonor the married Madame de Tourvel (Meg Tilly) by sleepingwith her. If Valmont succeeds, he gets the privilege of Merteuil's bed as well. But when Valmont sets out on his task, the unexpected happens...he falls in love with Tourvel! And now Merteuil will stop at nothing to destroy Valmont's newfound passion. *1990: Supporting Actress, The Grifters; 1999: Actress, American Beauty *1975: Director, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; 1984: Director, Amadeus
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Far Better Than "Dangerous Liaisons"!!!,
By The Black Pearl "Professional DayDreamer" (Raeford, NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Valmont (Widescreen) (DVD)
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
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pale imitation,
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This review is from: Valmont (Widescreen) (DVD)
Valmont came out after the superior Dangerous Liasons and it suffers badly by comparison. Colin Firth is cute but he comes off like a drunken frat boy instead of the cold hearted monster that John Malkovich played. When Malkovich's Valmont dies you know why and it's actually a tragedy. With Firth's Valmont dies it seems pointless.Annette Benning is okay at the Countess but while watching her I kept thinking of Glenn Close. Her version of the Countess would've eaten Annette alive. Meg Tilly is terrible. The actors playing young Cecile and Daunceny are well cast, I must say. This wasn't a bad film, it's just weak in several areas.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Valmont vs. Dangerous Liasons,
This review is from: Valmont (Widescreen) (DVD)
In the minority I preferred Valmont to the over produced DL on a number of levels. Annette Benning is an engaging if somewhat deranged scorpion poised on the point of a very Dangereuse needle while Glenn Close is cold, icy and somewhat removed from the whole situation. In the Malkevitch vs. Firth debate the former is unattractive and slimey while Firth is a man obcessed with his own sexuality and conflicted about love at the same time.Handsome and carefully crafted his Valmont is multi dimensional and alluring. He says more with his dark eyes and body language than JM has ever done. The rest of the cast is equally superior Faruza Balk vs Uma Thurman FB wins, Sian Phillips vs Swoozey Kurtz-take a guess. Meg Tilly is convincingly conflicted while Michelle Pfeiffer (one of my favs) is out of charecter and out of period just as she is in other period films. The scope of DL vs Valmont may be superior and the costumes a bit more striking but overall I prefer Valmont. An interesting excercise if to watch both back to back and decide for yourself.
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