Valmont

1989

Valmont

Critics Consensus

Valmont undermines the essential qualities of its main character's literary counterpart, but solid casting and Milo Forman's deft direction help mitigate those flaws.

55%

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Total Count: 29

69%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 9,471
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Movie Info

In 18th-century France, a pair of debauched aristocrats participate in a depraved game of seduction that seems destined to ruin several innocent lives. This adaptation of the classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses shifts the attention to the male aristocrat, the Vicomte de Valmont.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama, Romance
  • Directed By:
    Milos Forman
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Orion Home Video

Cast

Colin Firth
as Valmont
Annette Bening
as Merteuil
Meg Tilly
as Madame de Tourvel
Fairuza Balk
as Cecile
Sian Phillips
as Mme. De Volanges
Jeffrey Jones
as Mons. Gercourt
Henry Thomas
as Chevalier Danceny
Fabia Drake
as Mme. de Rosemonde
T.P. McKenna
as Baron
Isla Blair
as Baroness
Ian McNeice
as Azolan
Aleta Mitchell
as Victoire
Ronald Lacey
as Jose
Vincent Schiavelli
as Jean
Sandrine Dumas
as Martine
Sebastien Floche
as Priest
Antony Carrick
as President de Tourvel
Murray Gronwell
as Flea Market Salesman
Yvette Petit
as Mother Superior
Murray Gronwall
as Flea Market Salesman
Richard de Burnchurch
as Volanges' Majordomo
Jose Licenziato
as Blind Guitar Player
Ivan Palec
as Servant
Nils Tavernier
as Knight of the Maltese Order
Alain Frerot
as Thug #1
Daniel Laloux
as Thug #2
Christian Bouillette
as Thug #3
John Arnold
as Knight of the Maltese Order #1
Niels Tavernier
as Knight of the Maltese Order #2
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Audience Reviews for Valmont

  • Jan 18, 2014
    As in his mighty "Amadeus", Milos Forman again narrates a picaresque drama within aristocratic circles in this adaptation of "Les Liasons Dangereuses". Less energetic and lush than the one directed by Stephen Frears, even with a younger and fresher, cast. Forman bets for a subtler, classier approach and decides to concentrate solely on the tribulations of the character that names the film, finishing it before other characters' fate come to full circle. In my view, a controversial decision that gives the upper hand to Frears' previously released take on the same story.
    Pierluigi P Super Reviewer
  • Sep 29, 2008
    It was interesting to see all the manipulation and effort put towards getting revenge, but the ending fell short.
    Marion R Super Reviewer
  • Nov 09, 2007
    This film is an interesting insight into the collection of works that Firth has selected to take on.
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • May 11, 2007
    It is interesting how wealthy 18th century aristocrats spend their time and efforts. It is funny; whenever I see a film from this era, instead of enjoying the stories of the aristocrats, I wonder about the lives of the common people who play the instruments or prepare the meals or wait on those rich.
    Red L Super Reviewer
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