John Malkovich sure doesn't seem to appear in that many films, but when he does he certainly outshines the entire cast, including ensembles like we have here. He's more of a Broadway actor anyway, but when we get a chance to see him on celluloid, it sure is a treat. Needless to say, he is more than enjoyable here. But he's not the only one who puts on a marvelous performance. Pfeiffer, Thurman, and Close all do very respectable jobs in this lustful tale of deceit and revenge. However, I must say that although she performed well, Glenn Close seems fairly miscast. Why? Because she's supposed to be this unattainable beauty and simply irresistible to Valmont (Malkovich), but she simply couldn't give a desperate man a stiffy. The part required someone of timeless beauty which she does not have, in my opinion. To be honest, she scares the living sh*t out of me.
What we have is an original tale of lust, power and deceit rolled up into a film of excellent entertainment and quality. A little seedy for some, however, I enjoyed it quite well. Close and Malkovich's behavior, in character, sometimes made me want to slap them and sometimes give them a high five. Very effective. Respectively, while you're meant to feel sorry for some of the characters, you can't help but to root for the evildoers as well.
The costumes and sets are very impressive and are completely convincing. And for once, I don't really have anything bad to say about Keanu Reeves. He plays a tool, so he fits the bill perfectly. Overall, a very entertaining and decent movie, even if it's not really my forte or one of my all time favorites. Pig alert, see this movie if you want to see Umabreasts! Yes, it's an official word. I know that was lame but get over it.
What we have is an original tale of lust, power and deceit rolled up into a film of excellent entertainment and quality. A little seedy for some, however, I enjoyed it quite well. Close and Malkovich's behavior, in character, sometimes made me want to slap them and sometimes give them a high five. Very effective. Respectively, while you're meant to feel sorry for some of the characters, you can't help but to root for the evildoers as well.
The costumes and sets are very impressive and are completely convincing. And for once, I don't really have anything bad to say about Keanu Reeves. He plays a tool, so he fits the bill perfectly. Overall, a very entertaining and decent movie, even if it's not really my forte or one of my all time favorites. Pig alert, see this movie if you want to see Umabreasts! Yes, it's an official word. I know that was lame but get over it.