Amazon.co.uk Review
This modern-day teen update of Les Liaisons Dangereuses suffered at the hands of both critics and moviegoers thanks to its sumptuous ad campaign, which hyped the film as an arch, highly sexual, faux-serious drama (not unlike the successful, Oscar-nominated Dangerous Liaisons). In fact, Cruel Intentions plays like high comedy for its first two-thirds, as its two evil heroes, rich stepsiblings Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe), blithely ruin lives and reputations with hearts as black as coal.
Kathryn wants revenge on a boyfriend who dumped her, so she befriends his new intended, the gawky Cecile (Selma Blair), and gets Sebastian to deflower the innocent virgin. The meat of the game, though, lies in Sebastian's seduction of good girl Annette (a down-to-earth Reese Witherspoon), who has written a nationally published essay entitled "Why I Choose to Wait." If he fails, Kathryn gets his precious vintage convertible; if he wins, he gets Kathryn--in the sack.
When the movie sticks to the merry ruination of Kathryn and Sebastian's pawns, it's highly enjoyable: Gellar in particular is a two-faced manipulator extraordinaire, and Phillippe, usually a black hole, manages some fun as a hipster Eurotrash stud. Most pleasantly surprising of all is Witherspoon, who puts a remarkably self-assured spin on a character usually considered vulnerable and tortured (see Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Liaisons). Unfortunately, writer-director Roger Kumble undermines everything he's built up with a false ending that's true to neither the reconceived characters nor the original story--revenge is a dish best served cold, not cooked up with unnecessary plot twists. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com
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This modern-day teen update of Les Liaisons Dangereuses suffered at the hands of both critics and movie-goers thanks to its sumptuous ad campaign, which hyped the film as an arch, highly sexual, faux-serious drama (not unlike the successful, Oscar-nominated Dangerous Liaisons). In fact, this intermittently successful sudser plays like high comedy for its first two-thirds, as its two evil heroes, rich stepsiblings Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe), blithely ruin lives and reputations with hearts as black as coal. Kathryn wants revenge on a boyfriend who dumped her, so she befriends his new intended, the gawky Cecile (Selma Blair), and gets Sebastian to deflower the innocent virgin.
The meat of the game, though, lies in Sebastian's seduction of good girl Annette (a down-to-earth Reese Witherspoon), who's written a nationally published essay entitled "Why I Choose to Wait." If he fails, Kathryn gets his precious vintage convertible; if he wins, he gets Kathryn--in the sack. When the movie sticks to the merry ruination of Kathryn and Sebastian's pawns, it's highly enjoyable: Gellar in particular is a two-faced manipulator extraordinaire, and Phillippe, usually a black hole, manages some fun as a hipster Eurotrash stud. Most pleasantly surprising of all is Witherspoon, who puts a remarkably self-assured spin on a character usually considered vulnerable and tortured (see Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Liaisons). Unfortunately, writer-director Roger Kumble undermines everything he's built up with a false ending that's true to neither the reconceived characters nor the original story--revenge is a dish best served cold, not cooked up with unnecessary plot twists. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk Review
This modern-day teen update of Les Liaisons Dangereuses suffered at the hands of both critics and moviegoers thanks to its sumptuous ad campaign, which hyped the film as an arch, highly sexual, faux-serious drama (not unlike the successful, Oscar-nominated Dangerous Liaisons). In fact, Cruel Intentions plays like high comedy for its first two-thirds, as its two evil heroes, rich stepsiblings Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe), blithely ruin lives and reputations with hearts as black as coal.
Kathryn wants revenge on a boyfriend who dumped her, so she befriends his new intended, the gawky Cecile (Selma Blair), and gets Sebastian to deflower the innocent virgin. The meat of the game, though, lies in Sebastian's seduction of good girl Annette (a down-to-earth Reese Witherspoon), who has written a nationally published essay entitled "Why I Choose to Wait." If he fails, Kathryn gets his precious vintage convertible; if he wins, he gets Kathryn--in the sack.
When the movie sticks to the merry ruination of Kathryn and Sebastian's pawns, it's highly enjoyable: Gellar in particular is a two-faced manipulator extraordinaire, and Phillippe, usually a black hole, manages some fun as a hipster Eurotrash stud. Most pleasantly surprising of all is Witherspoon, who puts a remarkably self-assured spin on a character usually considered vulnerable and tortured (see Michelle Pfeiffer in Dangerous Liaisons). Unfortunately, writer-director Roger Kumble undermines everything he's built up with a false ending that's true to neither the reconceived characters nor the original story--revenge is a dish best served cold, not cooked up with unnecessary plot twists. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com
Customer Reviews:
Classic 1990s teen movie.......2008-02-12
This film is a classic and in many ways is the film that made Reese Witherspoon. The film follows the story of how Ryan Phillipe, her later off screen husband, pursues her and deflowers her. This is not due to love as she believed, but due to a bet he has with Gellar. If he can seduce "true love waits" figure Witherspoon, he gets a car. When Witherspoon finds out, he instantly realises the folly of his ways and attempts to reconcile with her in a particularly jarring ending.
The film's strength is in the exceptionally strong lead roles, with Phillipe, Gellar and Witherspoon putting in flawless portrayals. The film also has an excellent sound track, which will take anyone who is a child of the 1990s back into teen nostalgia. Even people who (gasp) don't remember the 90s will still find this film enjoyable, such as today's older teenagers, as the themes covered are relatively timeless.
Out of this world!!!I'm in love with this movie!!.......2007-01-19
That was one of the best movies ever made.So what if it does not compare to the original.This is a movie to the young/teen public. The cruelty,the deceit,the love the revenge..everything was awsome and i love the message at the end and how Sabastians loves lives forever with Annette and how his deceitfulness was something she had down herself by the end of the movies. I thought the ending was SUPERB,the perfect ending.Honestly compare this movies from other teen movies and then talk about crap,and you will soon realize that Cruel Intentions is anything but. This movie made me cry the first couple of times ,but i watch it all the time when I can. My favourite bit is the ending the song bittersweet symphony suits the ending so WELL!!This movie is perfect.
WHAT?!?.......2006-11-28
This film is the shizzel, its frickin ace. Any of u negative non sarah michelle gellar lovers, like, oh say Mr. S. A. Brown "yentilsale1", do not deserve to watch the film. Ok, i understand that we are all entitled to our own oppinions, but you, sir, shouldnt be entitlet to voice them, keep your oppinion to yourself, or to someone who lies and pretends to understand. If youve got nothing good to say, why speak?!?
Ok, so, the film then, bloody brilliant to say the least. Acting is amazing, from everyone, especially the three main characters. The twist does really make you love the film more and more, until you cant take it anymore. And what really sets it off, (apart from the cast, and plot) is the soundtrack. So, to conclude, if you havent seen this film yet, please do! And please do not stop watching it because of the language, as it is a truly spectacular movie!
!FAB!.......2006-11-05
This film is great, its not like your typical cheesey chick flick, where you can predict the ending after about 10mins. This film has an unexpected twist, and it really does make you want to watch it all over again. The acting is good and the plot is superb!
If you havn't already seen it, then you should because its a real feel good film.
Brilliant.......2006-07-14
this film is truly one of my favourite films in the world. ive seen over 10 times and its still as good each time. the acting is brilliant, the scenes are amazing and the soundtracks fit superbly its unbelievable!! ryan phillipe is an amazing actor follwed by sarah mg and reese w. the songs in this film are also brilliant. i wood recommend it to anyone as it is sucha class film with a perfect ending! i dnt no any one who doesnt like it! BRILLIANT
Customer Reviews:
Pretty lame.......2007-10-30
It starts out quite promising, with the protaganists being humorously evil, but turns into such slush that even my Missus gave up and went to bed, and that is saying something.
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