Review of Valmont (1989) by Mia F — 19 Nov 2007

Superbe movie, based on one of my favourite novels, liaisons dangereuses.

This review of Valmont (1989) was written by Mia F on 19 Nov 2007.

Valmont has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kelly L (321) on 19 Dec 2009

I recognized a theme from another movie in this one. I don't know which one came first, but Cruel Intentions came to mind as I was watching…

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By Citizencharlie (90) on 22 Mar 2011

Another attempt to film Les Liaisons Dangereuses…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 22 Jan 2009

Oh, Colin on nuori ja sen muissa elokuvissa hyvin harvoin nakyva hymy valahtelee vahan valia…

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By Marta K (182) on 16 Jan 2012

A cute version of dangerous liasons! Or rather, I don't think Forman would appreciate me using that adjective…

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By Ed H (145) on 18 Apr 2009

Watch Dangerous Liasons or even Cruel Intentions instead. They are better, better casted, and even better directed…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 24 Aug 2012

An older movie that is worth watching. Mostly because Colin Firth is awesome…

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By Isabelle S (133) on 07 Jan 2009

Beaucoup moins bon que dans mes souvenirs. N' arrive en rien au film Les Liaisons Dangereuses…

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Milos Forman's meticulously produced Valmont is an extremely well-acted period piece that suffers from its too stately pacing and lack of dramatic…

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A Classic. A different side to the depiction of the tale…

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So far, this is my favorite film adaptation of this story…

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