This story has been made into a movie at least five times, but to me, this is the best version. The cast is wonderful, led by the amazing Glenn Close. The story takes place in 18th Century France where rich and bored aristocrats play games with other's lives. The Marquise de Merteuil(Glenn Close) would like to see one of her ex-lovers, Gercourt, humiliated. She enlists the assistance of Valmont (John Malkovich), to seduce Gercourt's fiance. At the same time, Valmont is interested in seducing Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer), a married woman known for her virtue. The Marquise and Valmont make a bet about Valmont's success, the prize being a night with the Marquise. And so the games begin.
If you enjoy intrigues, passion, double crosses and all other kinds of games that people play, you will enjoy this movie. The only misfit is the casting of John Malkovich, whose vocal qualities seem odd compared with the rest of the actors. Glenn Close, though, makes it all worthwhile. The woman has one of the most expressive faces I have ever seen.
Other versions of this story include:
Cruel Intentions (1999),
Valmont (1989) and
Untold Scandal (2003).
DIRECTOR: Stephen Frears. CAST: Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz, Keanu Reeves, Mildred Natwick, Uma Thurman, Peter Capaldi.
AWARDS: Won 3 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 14 nominations.
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