Fresh
What's both depressing and impressive about Cruel Intentions is the profound misanthropy of its meaning.
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
Cruel Intentions
In the game of seduction, there is only one rule: Never fall in love.
1999 · 1h 38m · R
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Roger Kumble
Overview
Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.
Director and cast
- Roger Kumble Director
- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kathryn Merteuil
- Ryan Phillippe as Sebastian Valmont
- Reese Witherspoon as Annette Hargrove
- Selma Blair as Cecile Caldwell
- Louise Fletcher as Helen Rosemond
- Joshua Jackson as Blaine Tuttle
- Eric Mabius as Greg McConnell
- Sean Patrick Thomas as Ronald Clifford
- Alaina Reed Hall as Nurse
- Swoosie Kurtz Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
54%
Tomatometer
Fresh
You won't be able to resist the film's ribaldry and cynicism. Kids these days!
B.J. Sigesmund, Newsweek
Rotten
You sometimes have to giggle at this movie the way you do when you catch 4-year-olds playing dress-up in front of Mom's closet.
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle
Rotten
It is maliciously entertaining, up to a point.
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
This is the filmic answer to a pack of Spice Girl cards.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
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