Review of Dangerous Liaisons (1988) by Jingbo W — 27 Mar 2009

Close and Malkovich are superb in this film. Both playig off one another so well as both bitter rivals and flirty associates.

This review of Dangerous Liaisons (1988) was written by Jingbo W on 27 Mar 2009.

Dangerous Liaisons has generally received very positive reviews.

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