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Glenn Close vs. Sarah Michelle Gellar - which liason is more dangerous?

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I accidentally stumbled over the Cruel Intentions last night and found it quite entertaining.
Interiors - both movies are interesting, with the Close's one being more classic, but Sarah certainly is not far behind with her mostly replicas-equipped Manhattan digs.
Valmont? Actually both did good job, with John Malkovich obviously being of fines caliber, however Ryan Phillippe is quite convincing too, as the young actors go.
But then we come to Marquise De Merteuil and here it is all left brain vs. right one. As fine actress as Glenn is, I found it difficult to suspend my disbeliefs. Her dresses were more elaborate, but the young Manhattanite certainly held her own in that department too (Neiman Markus being nearby). However, when it comes to just raw sex appeal... well, perhaps you could finish this sentence for me.
All in all, I think this is an interesting remake with good humor.

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Re: Glenn Close vs. Sarah Michelle Gellar - which liason is more dangerous? TAFKA Steve 09:32:29 02/26/00 (3)
Thanks for the recommendation; I'll have to check it out. Also, I never saw Milos Forman's version ("Valmont") or Roger Vadim's. But I remember a big intake of air by male audience members in the theater when Uma Thurman took her top off for John Malkovich.
- Unfortunately, my tolerance for Annete Bening is about the same as... Victor Khomenko 09:59:59 02/26/00 (2)
  ...that for, you guessed it, the Leonardo-the-pocket-hunk. Although I admit she had played some hot scenes, that constant facial expression of hers... man... the one of the man (yes, or a woman) whose laxative started to act in the middle of the crowded opera during the second act.
  I would not mind her staying home cooking for the man with the Hollywood's longest... oh, OK, you know what I mean. Wouldn't be any great loss for that art.
  Anyway, I don't think I will rush to get the Forman's film, unless you recommend it strongly. The Vadim's movie is a very different ball of wax. I am not sure if I had seen it, so given the list of names there, I think it is a must see.
  - Annette Bening DOES know how to cook. TAFKA Steve 14:22:52 02/26/00 (1)
    She worked as a cook on the charter fishing boat from San Diego to Baja California that my father used to vacation on. Imagine his surprise when I sent him a tape of "The Grifters" (hey look, guys, it's Annie).
    Film joke of the week:
    Q: What's the difference between Francois Truffaut and Monica Lewinsky?
    A: Truffaut did only "400 Blows".
    - What a cruel joke! Victor Khomenko 15:29:16 02/26/00 (0)
      He doesn't deserve it!

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