In 16th century Venice, a beautiful woman who cannot marry the man she loves for want of station or dowry becomes a successful courtesan and wields her power in favor of goodness against war, plague, and those always pesky inquisitors. A light comedy-drama to be adored by dreamers and condemned by realists, "Dangerous Beauty" is a wholly enjoyable little tale of the downtrodden surmounting the powerful, love conquering all, goodness winning over righteousness, and all those other things people go to movies to enjoy. A fun rainy night video rental for those into period flicks. (B+)
Review of Dangerous Beauty
