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The Frears version is cerebral and claustrophobic, an exercise in sexual mindplay.Full Review

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times

The film is rapturously beautiful, enticing us into a lush, aristocratic world.Full Review

Peter Travers
Rolling Stone

Valmont is a superb piece of craftsmanship, impeccable in every detail from lighting to costuming, but as a work of art it remains tentative and blurred. [17 Nov 1989]Full Review

Dave Kehr
Chicago Tribune

But seductive as his surfaces are, Forman's tack doesn't hold for long. His changes have muted a great tale of betrayal by intelligence and he has blunted the malign inevitability of Laclos' story. [17 Nov 1989]Full Review

Sheila Benson
Los Angeles Times

Valmont, to my surprise, isn't the best movie of Choderlos de Laclos' novel. Blame overripe material, as well as Forman's benign approach to an essentially nasty yarn. [17 Nov 1989]Full Review

Mike Clark
USA Today
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