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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, English, Subtitled
A steamy, stylish look at manhattan's posh youth and theirwanton games and sexual manipulation. Commentary by directorroger kumble, featurette, and two music videos.
Editor's Note
Director Roger Kumble transfers the DANGEROUS LIASONS tale to Manhattan, where wealthy prep school student Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) bets her stepbrother Sebastian (Ryan Phillipe) that he can't deflower the virginal Annette (Reese Witherspoon) before the school year begins. If he fails to accomplish this task, Kathryn gets his Jaguar Roadster; if he succeeds, he gets an evening of pleasure with Kathryn.
| Features | Source: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 12/21/2004 |
| Running Time: 98 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999 | | Catalog ID: 04827 | | UPC: 00043396048270 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French | | Video: Color |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...A clever reworking of a literary classic..." 06/??/1999 p.42-3Entertainment Weekly
"...Enjoyably trashy..." 04/16/1999 p.42 Chicago Sun-Times
"...It's smart and merciless in the tradition of the original story....The movie's at its best in the scenes between Gellar and Phillippe, who develop a convincing emotional charge....[The film] has style and wit, and a lot of devious fun..." 03/05/1999 p.32 Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "CRUEL INTENTIONS has perfectly pitched performances by its young cast..." 08/01/2007 p.84 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot |  5 | | Acting | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 Great Movie Sunday, February 13, 2000
Mike from New York,NY
I'm 16 and i thought this was a great movie because this isn't your usual 'Happy Teenie' movie. Its twisted, its tragic, its cruel..its GREAT!!! GREAT movie...everyone should see it. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 You gotta see this!! Friday, December 31, 1999
theboyathome from Baltimore, Md
Wow! Cruel and mean and oh so very good. Sexy and funny. Selma Blair is very good. Ryan Phillippe was born to play this role. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Monday, December 20, 1999
Who' s Your Daddy from Montgomery, Al
This is undoubtedly the sexiest SMG movie to date. A great little twist on the original to make it appealing to the 20-something generation. Although the hair color was a nice touch to make her part seem a little more convincing(not that blonde wouldn't have worked), I prefer the more natural Sarah. Regardless-two thumbs way up! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 The coolest movie!! Friday, December 17, 1999
Millineumsweetie from Memphis,Tn.
This movie is cruel, seductive, and just plain cool!!!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 too cruel Sunday, November 21, 1999
heyedub from granite bay CA
i hate you if you don't like this movie. Sarah Michelle Gellar is the most beautiful, sexy female I've ever scene. She deserves an acadamy award. if there was an award for 'Hottie' she'd win. I wish she was my girlfriend. the movie is good. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Sunday, November 21, 1999
zanadu4te from Beverly Hills, CA
Cruel Intentions is simply astounding. The movie continues to amaze from the incredible, sweeping opening shot, (which plays like a fast-foward MTV generation spin on the extended tracking shot which opens Orson Welles' 1958 masterwork, 'Touch of Evil,') to a haunting finale reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman's 'Wild Strawberries.' First time director shows a natural feel for cinematics as he uses the camera to take us into a small, select world created by the New York elite. With a lesser director at the helm, the film could have been far slighter. The actors also hold up their end of the bargain. A career making performence by Sarah Michelle Gellar highlights this cast of up and comers. She dominates the screen with her acid tounge performance; much like a evel version of Katharine Hepburn in Howard Hawks' 'Bringing Up Baby.' Expect fantastic things from this sparkplug. With all these assets, it is impossible to dismiss 'Cruel Intention' as simply a 'teen' movie. Kumle's scathing satire on the young and restless should find a place on the shelf next to 'Network' and 'Dr. Strangelove.' Bravo! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Indeed a awesome movie! Friday, September 10, 1999
nxtkorp from Great Neck, New York
Sarah Michelle Gellar, stunning as usual. This was a kick-a** movie. Funny, sexual, and entertaining. The music is great aswell. Placebo, the verve and marcy playground. I recommend this to any SMG fan, or anyone looking for a awesome flick. Was this review helpful?
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