SummarySet in modern-day Manhattan, this is an adaptation of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," the classic and scandalous Pierre Laclos novel of sexual manipulation and romantic war games first published in 1782. [Columbia TriStar]
Directed By:Roger Kumble
Written By:Choderlos de Laclos, Roger Kumble
Cruel Intentions
Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
50% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
33% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
17% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
90
A witty, raunchy comedy, which proves that a well-written piece of business – oozing with sex, wit and nasty intrigue – works for any generation.
80
The dirtiest-minded American movie in recent memory -- and an honestly corrupt entertaining picture is never anything to sneeze at.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
65% Positive
83 Ratings
83 Ratings
28% Mixed
35 Ratings
35 Ratings
7% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Mar 9, 2019
10
This movie is SPECTACULAR since Casablanca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
70
Neither the characters nor the events are exactly the same as those of the novel, but some of the same spirit comes across.
60
It's tremendous fun, thanks largely to a smarter-than-average script and some fierce casting.
50
In truth, the only reason this film was made was to allow viewers to ogle pretty young things behaving badly.
40
In the end, the whole shebang comes off like a bunch of snotty, rich white kids screwing each other and screwing each other over.
20
It's not the trite talk that sends Cruel Intentions into a tailspin, it's the lightweight casting.
Aug 18, 2013
9
Wow just wow. This film is excellent I can't say something bad. It has great actors and good music. The plot is excellent and the film is a masterpiece. It is really smart and it is easily watched. i think everyone would love that film. Nothing else to say just watch that film. Plus, it's the sexiest film EVER
Oct 7, 2024
6
Cruel Intentions is a decent enough modern retelling of Dangerous Liaisons (itself based on a 16th century novel), but lets be honest, this movie is only really remembered for one scene...
Jun 5, 2021
4
I have watched all three of Cruel Intentions. For the first and the third one
- setting is good
- casting is bad
- plot is good
- story is bad
- dialogues are modern cheap thrash. And for the second one, all are poor. But two people make great acting.
They are big fun to watch. They outperform all.
They are Sarah Michelle Gellar in the first one, Nathan Wetherington in the third one.
May 31, 2017
3
Cruel Intentions is a guilty pleasure. With decent acting, poorly written, and just laughable at some parts make it a quality pleasure .
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- Original Film
- Newmarket Capital Group
- Cruel Productions LLC
Release Date:Mar 5, 1999
Duration:1 h 37 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Deliciously evil. Wickedly sexy. What more could you ask?
Awards
Teen Choice Awards
• 2 Wins & 8 Nominations
MTV Movie + TV Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Csapnivalo Awards
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations




























