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Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons) (270-Minute Extended Version in French)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780794204594
Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0794204597
Label: Fox Lorber
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Fox Lorber
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Fox Lorber
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 16, 2004
Running Time: 270 minutes
Studio: Fox Lorber
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
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Editorial Review:
This visually sumptuous adaptation of the classic French novel of seduction, betrayal, and revenge stars the great Catherine Deneuve (Repulsion, Belle de Jour) as the scheming Madame de Meurteuil, who--to get back at a man who spurned her for a younger woman--persuades her equally amoral friend Valmont (Rupert Everett, My Best Friend's Wedding) to seduce the young woman in question. Thus begins one of the most intricate and hypnotic plots every orchestrated; it's no wonder Les Liaisons Dangereuses has been adapted into film so many times. This 2003 French miniseries starts with cars, costumes, and music from the early 20th century, then rapidly becomes more modern. More stylish than passionate; still, the villainous orchestrations will suck you in. Also featuring Nastassja Kinski (Tess, Cat People), Leelee Sobieski (The Glass House), and Danielle Darrieux (8 Women). Jean-Paul Gaultier costumed Deneuve. --Bret Fetzer
Josée Dayan's latest adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' classic tale of seduction, betrayal and revenge features an all-star cast including Catherine Deneuve, Rupert Everett, Nastassja Kinski and Leelee Sobieski, and is set in the world of 1960s Parisian high society. The beautiful Madame de Merteuil (Deneuve) seeks vengeance when her ex-lover tells her that he is now engaged to her young goddaughter, Cécile (Sobieski). She turns to her partner-in-crime, Valmont (Everett), famous for his reputation as a Don Juan to seduce Cécile. Valmont gets sidetracked when he goes to visit his aunt and falls for Madame Tourvel (Kinski), a virtuous, married woman who knows of his womanizing ways, but that only makes the challenge more exciting to Valmont. Together, Madame de Merteuil and Valmont make a dangerous team and they will stop at nothing when it comes to matters of the heart.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - You Can Have it Both Ways: Deneuve and Close
The good thing about this 2003 version is that I kept thinking it was "very current," but it is set in the 1960s. I mean to say that the evil theme and accompanying drama are ageless. The version by Glen Close and John Malkovitch is the standard to me. However, the Catherine Deneuve and Rupert Everett version shines uniquely in its own way. Thus, both versions are exquisite interpretations of a notorious story. This review is about the Short Version in English, not the long version in French. ... Read More
Rating: - Outstanding
This DVD is absolutely captivating. It's an adaptation Of
Choderlos de Laclos' book written in the seventeen hundreds.
Directed by Josee Dayan for TV in 2003 I believe. He did an amazing job of bringing the story to modern times. If you love
intrigue, deception, jealousy, sex and pure evil, you will adore this DVD with its magnificant color and scenery. It's just a wonderful film and you will love it. If I could,
I would give it ten stars.
Rating: - Josée Dayan's Exquisite Updated Adaptation
This review refers to "Les Liasions Dangereuses" - 270 minute extended edition(Wellspring DVD)...
I love this story and try to see every version of it that comes out. This one made in 2003, by the wonderful Josée Dayan, is purely exquisite. This tale of deadly seduction is updated and adapted to the 1960's. A good choice by the director, as we get to see it played out differently and although much closer to the present, still gives that feel that 40 years ago, the moralities of the key ... Read More
Rating:  - not too bad
a little dissapointing, even though deneuve simmers beautifully
and everett holds his own.....not as god as previous version with malkovitch
Rating:  - Disappointed and bored
Finally watched the Josée Dayan's Les Liaisons Danngereuses, only PART ONE, rather disappointed and bored!
Catherine Deneuve is simply unfit and inconvincing to be the great manupulator Madame de Meurteuil, so much so far way behind Glen Close. The plot of this much adapted novel is already familiar to a lot audience, we need a much beyond fame and beauty screen goddess who can pull it "agefully". Say Cher?
I could save some energy for PART TWO though for the continuous charm ... Read More
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