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Miloš FormanDrehbuch:
Jean-Claude CarrièreKamera:
Miroslav OndříčekMusik:
Christopher PalmerBesetzung:
Colin Firth, Annette Bening, Meg Tilly, Fairuza Balk, Siân Phillips, Jeffrey Jones, Henry Thomas, Fabia Drake, T.P. McKenna, Isla Blair, Ian McNeice (mehr)Streaming (1)
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Die Marquise de Merteuil geht mit dem Frauenheld Valmont eine Wette ein: Er soll versuchen, die junge Cecile zu verführen. Die allerdings ist bereits einem anderen versprochen, außerdem hat einer ihrer Lehrer, der sich offensichtlich in sie verliebt hat, ein Auge auf die Situation. Alles scheint gut für Valmont zu laufen – bis er sich tatsächlich verliebt! (Verleiher-Text)
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I really liked this approach by Forman, especially because of how light-hearted it is. Annette Bening is absolutely fantastic here, and Colin, going against his character type, fits really well in this role. The ending seems a bit lost, but that doesn't change the fact that I enjoyed the film and it revived this favorite story for me again.
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Es hat nie genug De-Laclos-Verfilmungen gegeben. Das Interesse an seinen Adaptionen erreichte Ende der 1980er Jahre seinen Höhepunkt, und ich muss hinzufügen, dass Frears' konkurrierendes Projekt im Vergleich zu Miloš Formans reinem Autorenkonzept wenig bedeutet. Formans Valmont ist ein Juwel unter all seinen Werken, ein ausgewogenes Werk der moralischen Zerstörung, das im selben Moment ein spielerisches Menuett und eine Totenmesse spielen kann. Hervorragende Kinematographie, eine überbordende Ausstattung, eindringliche Musik und atemberaubende Darbietungen sind eine Selbstverständlichkeit.
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Colin Firth looks too slick, lacking the devilish sparkle that Malkovich has in Frears's version. The whole film is surprisingly bland, without much emotion. Forman lost the direct contest with Frears commercially and, unfortunately, artistically.
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Even though I really like Miloš Forman, with this one you simply cannot deny that Valmont came too late so it had to yield to Dangerous Liaisons, which are much more attractive for the average viewer than a story from the 18th century full of intrigues and falseness. But if you do give the movie a chance for a while, you will notice its beautiful and unique cinematography. Well and if you are familiar with Dangerous Liaisons, you will also enjoy a series of minor, but pleasant surprises, so in the end, you will not be disappointed. And if nothing else, you will at least appreciate that the movie was made by Miloš Forman, which is something every Czech should appreciate!
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I've always adored Valmont and scornfully laughed at the very dangerous acquaintances who tried to step on this classic. I still like Miloš Forman's take on the storн, but by a strange coincidence, I managed to fall in love with this rejuvenated version so much that even Colin Firth's memorable portrayal has started to pale in comparison. For the time being, let's call it a tie.
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Colin Firth and a foxy redheaded Annette Bening could have easily carried the film without the assistance of elaborate costumes and set design. But these, on the other hand, pleasantly wordlessly built up the illusion of bourgeois vacuity throughout, with the only pastime among the bored lower gentry being the tiresome scrounging for shags, which still has to be handled as a LARP as part of elaborate social etiquette. The illusion of a world of summer estates, mansions, gardens, and banquets is mastered perfectly by Valmont, and that's why the desired frivolity works. From the very first shot, I felt a tingling in my guillotine like never before.
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I’ve heard a lot of praise for this film by Miloš Forman from various sources, but unfortunately, I wasn’t very impressed with it. I definitely enjoyed the formal aspects. Watching the beautiful costumes and meticulously crafted exteriors had its appeal. However, the story didn’t captivate me. The acting was probably fine (especially the devilishly scheming Annette Bening, who ruled the screen), but the various subplots just didn’t engage me. And the ending felt rather rushed. What a pity. I give it a 6/10.
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