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      R Released Mar 5, 1999 1h 37m Drama TRAILER for Cruel Intentions: Re-Release Trailer List Cruel Intentions: Re-Release Trailer Cruel Intentions: Re-Release Trailer 2:19 View more videos
      54% Tomatometer 117 Reviews 80% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings Annette (Reese Witherspoon) unwittingly becomes a pawn in Sebastian's (Ryan Phillippe) and Kathryn's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) deliciously diabolical wager of sexual conquest when she writes an article in Seventeen Magazine about how she intends to stay pure until she marries her boyfriend. However, Sebastian gets more than he bargained for as he attempts to woo Annette into his bed. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 02 Buy Now

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      This darkly comic drama and its attractive young cast are easy on the eyes, but uneven performances and an uninspired script conspire to foil Cruel Intentions.

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      Kristy Puchko Pajiba 20 years later, you can see the charm that made Witherspoon a star, appreciate Blair's comedic splendor, and recognize that Phillippe was handsome and is also in this movie. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Cruel Intentions is a stretch for all concerned, including the targeted audience, one that pays off handsomely--and works for older moviegoers as well. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer At this infantile level of appraisal, I suspect that Ms. Gellar and Mr. Phillippe may have a harder time next summer than last. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Though it’s utterly devoid of upright morals and wholesome characters, there’s something amusing about how dastardly and conniving the two leads can be. Rated: 5/10 Aug 8, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) The result is not completely satisfactory, but it entraps you with its temerity to see just how far it will go. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault A slick and rancid update of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, not nearly trashy enough to be more than mildly amusing. Rated: C- Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Trafalgar L Roger Kumble's attempt to modernize "Les Liaisons Dangereuse" provides a lewd, lascivious and downright cruel story. As summer draws to a close wealthy aristocrat Kathryn Mertueil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) makes a bet with her stepbrother Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Philippe) that if he can seduce and corrupt the new headmaster's daughter before school starts she'll have sex with him, if he loses she gets his most prized possession; his vintage Jaguar car. But, Sebastian finds himself genuinely falling in love with dangerous consequences. Phenomenal performances from Gellar, Philippe, Resse Witherspoon and Selma Blair. "Cruel Intentions" takes everything we love about the 90s teen films and twists it to a degree that it's still charming but dark. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review J.D. C A brilliant film nicely produced and highly entertaining. It will keep you glued to the screen with it's wit, humor and nicely done screenplay. The cinematography is amazing. Keep in mind this movie was made when we were all young. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Cindee G Definitely not Close and Malcovich not the best version but works for teenagers. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/05/24 Full Review Christian K I am so glad the Ryan Phillippe experience was relatively short lived, he is so awful in this. I just struggled to find anything that pulled me in with the plot or characters, most are insufferable and show no consistency. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/17/24 Full Review Hasna A A drama with a splash of teen romance. The storyline is soap opera material, and I don't complain about it. I really love how Sarah Gellar portrayed a cunning mischieful teenager with lots of morale issues. My favorite part is definitely the ending scene the downfall of Sarah Gellar with the verve song is a cinematic legend. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/23 Full Review Holly I love it! I still have a crush on Sebastian after all these years! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Annette (Reese Witherspoon) unwittingly becomes a pawn in Sebastian's (Ryan Phillippe) and Kathryn's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) deliciously diabolical wager of sexual conquest when she writes an article in Seventeen Magazine about how she intends to stay pure until she marries her boyfriend. However, Sebastian gets more than he bargained for as he attempts to woo Annette into his bed.
      Director
      Roger Kumble
      Producer
      Michael Fottrell, William Tyrer
      Screenwriter
      Roger Kumble
      Distributor
      Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group
      Rating
      R (Language|Drug Use|Sexual Situations|Strong Sexual Dialogue)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 5, 1999, Wide
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      Mar 22, 2019
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 28, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $38.6M
      Runtime
      1h 37m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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