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The story is melodramatic, but sharply written, not too long and with just enough mocking self-awareness to keep from being to ridiculousely serious. I was 14 years old when Cruel Intentions came out, and to my middle-school sensibilities it was absolutely the sexiest, most dramatic, decadent movie I could imagine. Cruel Intentions is a teen movie that teeters on the edge of eroticism (i.e. Cruel Intentions updates the story of Dangerous Liaisons into a modern Manhattan prep school, and the story translates remarkably well. Of course now, I can see it for what it is, but I don't really enjoy it any less. The youthful cast acquit themselves remarkably well, hitting just the right notes of entitlement and self-doubt. a remarkably chaste lesbian kiss), allowing its target audience to emulate the characters in the way that matters most; by allowing them to play at being grown-ups, while never losing sight of their true immaturity and inexperience.
i was very pleased with the quick delivery and the condition of the merchandise.
And even then, I recognized that the soundtrack was fantastic.However, now looking at this movie as an adult with vastly more film-watching experience, I can't help but think I gave the movie a bit more credit than it deserved. It's no longer one of my favorites, but I'd still watch it again.7/10 Many of the scenes from the beginning, all the way to the middle, of the movie fall flat. Is it as good as I remembered. However, something happened about half way through. "Cruel Intentions" fascinated me as a teenager.
It was also the first time I saw a story of redemption aimed at my age group, and found myself really sympathizing with Sebastian's character. Certainly not.
It was the first time I saw such a sexualized yet still passionately romantic story with such moral ambiguity on film. And the climax and ending scene of the movie simply couldn't be better.
But it also really is still a strong movie that had a bit of an unbalanced and weak beginning through middle. The writing caught its stride, the story blossomed and, driven by the beautiful soundtrack, the main character of Sebastian goes through huge character moments that really, really worked well.
The infamous Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blaire kissing scene really feels contrived and gratuitous, and a lot of it just doesn't feel like it flows naturally. Stylistically it's still stunning, but the writing and acting wasn't as good as I remembered.
For the most part, Selma Blaire gives a really weak performance, but that is likely as much a fault of the script as it is her acting.At this point, in watching the movie, I was scared that I was about to realize that one of my favorite movies from my teen years, in reality, sucks. The second half of the movie and the soundtrack (which is literally the best use of music I've seen in a film) totally make up for that.
I didn't expect much from this film. I am always fascinated by high society, and with all that power, how it can affect one's life.The movie does have subtle message, but for me, it was jut about learning the art of seduction. I felt watching a movie version of Gossip Girl. I just picked it out of curiosity, and to my surprise, I enjoyed this movie. It was better than I thought. :) Pretty cool.
Returned the product unopened. Did not care about seeing the blu ray version. I heard from other viewers that the blu ray version has no picture quality improvement.RR
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