Review of Valmont (1989) by Philip S — 15 May 2008

Better than Dangerous Liaisons, probably. Firth fans will love it.

This review of Valmont (1989) was written by Philip S on 15 May 2008.

Valmont has generally received positive reviews.

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

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Forman as director displays all of the panache that he showcased in Amadeus, but he is not helped by pale acting (Colin Firth, Meg Tilly, Fairuza…

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Milos Forman's film is a mere confection in comparison to Stephen Frear's one, but in the way that confections can give real entertainment…

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Both Stephen Frear's and Milos Forman's versions are good. If there's one main difference that would be the tone of both films…

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It barely captured the spirit of vengeance…

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

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