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Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

  • Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar
  • Summary: Set in modern-day Manhattan, this is an adaptation of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," the classic and scandalous Pierre Laclos novel of sexual manipulation and romantic war games first published in 1782. (Columbia TriStar)
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. A witty, raunchy comedy, which proves that a well-written piece of business – oozing with sex, wit and nasty intrigue – works for any generation.
  2. 80
    The dirtiest-minded American movie in recent memory -- and an honestly corrupt entertaining picture is never anything to sneeze at.
  3. Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    It's tremendous fun, thanks largely to a smarter-than-average script and some fierce casting.
  4. 38
    No amount of youthful charisma can alter the fact that, in the light of "Dangerous Liaisons", Cruel Intentions is a feeble and dissatisfying shadow.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. JubayerA
    10
    Thanks to the producer for producing such a nice film. It has a spirit, that deserves appreciation.
  2. AymenD.
    10
    One of the best movies ever! Sarah Michelle Gellar is stunning as the seductive and bitchy Kathryn. This movie is so sad, but at the same time very satirical. Loved every second of the movie, especially Sarah Michelle Gellar's breathtaking performance! Expand
  3. Despite the bombs in script, there is something dark and at the same time pleasurable about this movie. Not that it has anything to do with the original movie, much less the book - but does it has to? it might be remade too far off the original, but it's not completely lame. Great performances by Baranski, Witherspoon and Gellar plus the amazing soundtrack. Expand
  4. What an interesting, provocative, and surprisingly intelligent film I though while watching it. What brilliant performances. All until the last few minutes. I'm warning you, you're not going to like the ending. It sucks bad. Expand

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