Review of Quills (2000) by Emily B — 25 Oct 2007

Fantastic portrayal of the Marquis de Sade.

This review of Quills (2000) was written by Emily B on 25 Oct 2007.

Quills has generally received positive reviews.

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By Pavan R (814) on 17 Nov 2012

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Vaguely reminiscent of the life and persona and proclivities of de Sade, but he might not entirely have disapproved…

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By Allen G (306) on 08 May 2013

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 05 Aug 2013

Based upon the acclaimed play by Doug Wright, who adapted it for the film here, and directed by Philip Kaufman (The Right Stuff (1983), The…

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By Gaffer D (74) on 11 Feb 2018

Worth it for Rush's performance alone (maybe his best). Winslet is always good. Movie theme is dark, not for everyone…

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By Peter A (501) on 06 Sep 2013

Very thought provoking film that captures the disturbing beauty of the Marquis de Sade…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 18 Apr 2014

Fantastic acting from a fabulous cast. I have always been interested in the content, so they had me before I hit play…

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