Advantages: Good handling of social issues Disadvantages: Subplots drag
Cruel Intentions is the 1999 film which is a modern day remake of Dangerous Liaisons, and based on the 18th century novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. It is a tale of seduction and is well directed by Roger Kumble.
The film is a twisted tale of seduction with the backdrop of wealthy college kids in the States. Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe) are step-siblings with common morals - each is the most popular of their sex, ... ...has been criticised for its cruel depiction of teenage society, but I would say its handling of this was maturely done.
The film is probably not one I would watch over and over again, but if it is on TV, I would probably put it on. The DVD is available from amazon.co.uk for £3.98. ...
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