Valmont
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Movie Reviews of Valmont
Movie Review: Subtle and beautiful study in human nature
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the same story most people saw as "Dangerous Liasons"-- but this version doesn't force the story into the shape of a morality play, as DL does. The characters are allowed to be complex and likable, and their evil and selfish compulsions are made understandable. This doesn't excuse their behavior, but NONE of the characters are without psychological baggage or their own unique psychological issues, which are beautifully and empathetically portrayed.If you've seen DL, please see Valmont-- you'll be amazed at how different it is, and how much subtle meaning was left out of DL. If you haven't seen DL, see this one instead.
Movie Review: The Art of Seduction
Summary: 5 Stars
Both "Valmont" and "Dangerous Liasons" are fabulous films. I personally prefer "Valmont". The casting for this film is fantastic. Colin Firth makes a much more charming and handsome `Valmont' who knows how to use the 'art of seduction' to his advantage. Annette Benning is a scheming and beautiful `de Merteuil'. The mood of this film is more feel-good, it contains more playful humour and the imagery (especially in the outdoors) is amazing. With `Dangerous Liasons'; the characters (played by Glenn Close and John Malkovich) were more sinister and less likeable (I guess it depends what mood you're in). Overall: Highly recommended.Movie Review: A warm, pleasent yet a seductive story never fails to take the viewer all the way back to its time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Beautifull costumes and sets are usually what are found in films depicting the 18th century France. A perfect cast and moreover every single individual delivers a sattisfying performence. Brilliant performeces by Colin Firth, Annette Benning and Meg Tilly. Meg Tilly's performence is perhaps beyond words and the rest nevertheless delivers a good performence and does justice to their roles. and played their parts very well. The film takes you right back at 18th century in France. Wonderfull music and cinematography and the film is quite a contribution to make the film worth a watch.Movie Review: Enjoyable
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though this is an older film, with a much younger Colin Firth and Annette Bening, it was highly enjoyable. I remember seeing Dangerous Liaisons many years ago, and I cannot say it made a lasting impression upon me. However, this film certainly did. The lavish costumes and settings were pleasurable to watch, and the acting well done. I'm surprised that it never received the attention the Hollywood version did. The story, of course, is quite deliciously wicked with its twist and turns of betrayal and love where only the perpetrators themselves end up getting destroyed.Movie Review: Valmont
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best movies I have ever seen. Colin Firth is brilliant as Valmont, and I believe his performance was very underated by the American audience--who much prefer X-Men or some such. Some compare this film to the American film Dangerous Liasisons, which as usual American films are not delicate but must hit one over the head with their point. And Malcavich (sp)in the lead as the suave, handsome, captivating Valmont is miscasting beyond belief. I first saw Valmont when it was released in 1989, it only gets better as it ages. Milos Forman is a genius.