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Untold Scandal (2003)

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Reviews Counted:29

Fresh:25

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.9/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Oct 15, 2004 Limited

Synopsis: The erotic intrigue, deception, and sexual cruelty of LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES are manifest here in the rigid formalities of Korea's 18th Century Chosun Dynasty. The beautiful and depraved Lady Cho... The erotic intrigue, deception, and sexual cruelty of LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES are manifest here in the rigid formalities of Korea's 18th Century Chosun Dynasty. The beautiful and depraved Lady Cho is seeking revenge on her husband, who has decided to take a young concubine, So-ok (Lee Soh-yeon). To this end she enlists the aid of her equally licentious cad of a cousin, Jo-Won (Bae Yong-jun), and asks him to deflower and impregnate the naïve teenager; if he succeeds, he wins bedding privileges with Lady Cho, the one woman who has always resisted his advances. Lord Jo-Won desists, however, in favor of a greater challenge: the beautiful young widow Lady Sook (Jeon Do-yeon), he feels, is a more suitable conquest: she has taken a vow of chastity, and is a passionate devotee of the Catholic faith, illegal at the time. The young Lord uses all manner of devious means to get close to the "Gate of Chastity," as she is known, posing as a lost soul in need of saving, though he may find his oft-repeated mantra--"I have room for only one person in my heart"--challenged in unexpected ways as he uncovers a heretofore-undiscovered humanity lurking within his scheming soul. The lush photography and stunning costumes make this film a joy to watch, with the sizzling erotic scenes and subtle playfulness contrasting markedly with the stiff social conventions of the time. [More]

Starring: Bae Yong-Jun, Lee Mi-Sook, Jeon Do-Yeon, Cho Hyeon-Jae

Starring: Bae Yong-Jun, Lee Mi-Sook, Jeon Do-Yeon, Cho Hyeon-Jae, Lee Soh-Yeon, Kim Ha-Kyeong

Director: J-Yong Lee

Director: J-Yong Lee
Producer: Oh Jung-Wan
Studio: Kino International

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If you've never seen another version and love costume drama, this is the one to see. If you have, you'll probably find it frustrating.

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Amber Wilkinson
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10/29/05
Christopher Null
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Untold Scandal, the latest screen adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a stylish, cool and detached interpretation of an overworked text.

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10/27/05
Matthew Smith
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04/22/05
Anton Bitel
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Movie Gazette

Handsome production values, solid ensemble performances and explorations of Far Eastern civilization.

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04/15/05
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Among the many movie versions of this tale, Untold Scandal is one of the most visually arresting.

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04/15/05
Sean Means
Sean Means
Salt Lake Tribune

A Frenchman may have thought of the story first, but this Korean film pays tribute to the original while perfectly standing on its own.

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03/25/05
Marta Barber
Marta Barber
Miami Herald

A gorgeous setting and ferociously charming cast add unexpected depths to this scalding saga of manipulation.

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02/26/05
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

An elegant yet unassuming variation [Les Liaisons Dangereuses].

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02/04/05
Tom Keogh
Tom Keogh
Seattle Times

Adds a vibrant cultural framework to a familiar story, and it turns out nothing becomes a legend like an Asian makeover.

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01/07/05
Michael Booth
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Pictorially sumptuous and sexually provocative.

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12/24/04
Michael Wilmington
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11/13/04
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Of all the Liaisons adaptations, this may be the most sentimental.

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11/12/04
Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
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Anyone coming to the tale for the first time will not be disappointed--the fierce emotions and devious plot machinations are every bit as effective here as in either the Frears or Forman films.

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10/24/04
Wade Major
Wade Major
Boxoffice Magazine

Choderlos de Laclos' novel has survived this long for a reason, and Untold Scandal shows us exactly what that is.

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10/22/04
Kenneth Turan
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Los Angeles Times
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This deliciously wicked retelling brings fresh suspense and sorrow to the tale.

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