Review of Valmont (1989) by Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader — 21 Aug 1995
The results are too pretty and well acted to be a total washout, but the fascination with evil and power that gives the novel intensity is virtually absent; what remains is mainly petty malice and mild cynicism.
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This review of Valmont (1989) was written by Jonathan Rosenbaum and published by Chicago Reader on 21 Aug 1995.
Valmont has generally received positive reviews.
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