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Dangerous Liaisons

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The Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) and the Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) display the petty jealousies and jaded insouciance of life in France's royal court in the 18th century, casually ruining the lives of de Merteuil's young romantic rival (Uma Thurman), the music teacher (Keanu Reeves) for whom she secretly pines and the upstanding Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer). But when actual romantic feelings begin to surface, their games take on a more treacherous air.
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Stylish, seductive, and clever, Stephen Frears' adaptation is a wickedly entertaining exploration of sexual politics.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker This is a first-rate piece of work by a director who’s daring and agile. The unfussiness of Frears’ approach is tonic. The movie gets at the important things and doesn’t linger over them. It’s heaven -- alive in a way that movies of classics rarely are. Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail A decadent celebration of wanton cruelty. Dec 7, 2022 Full Review Variety Staff Variety This incisive study of sex as an arena for manipulative power games takes too long to catch fire and suffers from a deficient central performance. Feb 8, 2008 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending [Puts] a handsome gloss on sordid material in a way that might not quite feel "dangerous", but is at least extremely bracing. Rated: 4/5 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Cynical, fierce, and in the end desperately romantic, this is the most beautiful movie of 1988. [Full review in Spanish] Jun 14, 2022 Full Review Hilary Mantel The Spectator Glenn Close copes very well with the precise, formal, waspish lines; this is a fastidious, distinguished and exciting performance. Apr 9, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Scott M One of my favorite films of all time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review Geke g The guy came out with this idea deserves oscar Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Bahad j This idea of ​​the filmmaker made the movie more accessible to more people. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Beautiful movie. Loved to see the classic, royal family has many obstacles and dealing with them. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review Jenn M Thoughtful delve into an organization often seen as doing harm - after watching they seem very much like a non-violent grassroots organization hoping for freedom of expression. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Alec B Hard to resist the screenplay's mean spirited wit. Glenn Close truly gives one of the great performances ever here. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) and the Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) display the petty jealousies and jaded insouciance of life in France's royal court in the 18th century, casually ruining the lives of de Merteuil's young romantic rival (Uma Thurman), the music teacher (Keanu Reeves) for whom she secretly pines and the upstanding Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer). But when actual romantic feelings begin to surface, their games take on a more treacherous air.
Director
Stephen Frears
Producer
Norma Heyman, Hank Moonjean
Screenwriter
Christopher Hampton
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts, NFH Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 11, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.7M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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