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 Director
:Roger Kumble
Starring
: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon,
Selma Blair
Picture
1.85:1 Anamorphic and 4:3, DD 5.1, Dual-Layer, Keep Case
Running
Time : 97 mins
The
story:
What
you can't have, you can't resist.
A
modern day remake of the classic "Dangerous Liaisons"
the story is of two half-siblings: the sultry yet manipulative
Kathryn (Gellar) and the smooth-talking Sebastian (Philippe).
The plot revolves around the relationship between brother
and sister who together plot to seduce and manipulate their
way through their unwitting prep-school classmates. A sizzling
game of cat and mouse that no-one will escape. Things come
to a head as Kathryn poses the ultimate challenge to her
brother: deflower the Headmasters virgin daughter Annette
(Witherspoon). If he fails, Kathryn gets his most prizes
possession - his beloved sports car. If he succeeds, he
gets to possess and bed Kathryn. It's a challenge he cannot
refuse..
Although
not original in story, Cruel Intentions is well enough made
to takes on a nineties 'period' style all of it's own. It
is set in the glamorous lavish surroundings of East Coast
America in a fascinating life, where money means nothing
and conscience and morals have no place.
The
summary:
A
better than average film with promising young cast. The
film seems to be geared towards the younger end of the market
but surprisingly good acting nonetheless. Supremely stylish
cinematography with a thumping British indie soundtrack.
What really makes this an essential purchase is the DVD
package. The extras including commentary, featurettes and
deleted scenes and they complement the movie perfectly.
If you're not into the teen-flick type cast (I know what
you did last summer, Scream etc) then you may be put off
but they really do show talent especially Gellar who puts
to sleep the myth that her acting skills are confined to
TV!
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