A stellar cast of Hong Kong's famous celebrities but the acting's only so-so.
The story brings to mind Roger Kumble's 1999 Cruel Intentions. Very similar though not mirroring the exact relationships between the characters. There is Sebastian, Kathryn, Cecile, Annette, the bet, and the wager of either a material possession or Kathryn. Even Ronald makes an appearance. Of course, I'm using the character names from Cruel Intentions to illustrate the characters in Dangerous Liaisons.
As much as it disappoints me, it is also hilarious that the level of plagiarism is almost right down to the major events of the Hollywood movie. At one point, Sebastian is about to get his prize but suddenly stops short, seemingly struck by a guilty conscience, followed by Annette's moving out of the mansion, but yet subsequently giving into the advances of Sebastian, etc etc.
Not a must-watch, but if you enjoyed Cruel Intentions or at least managed to sit through it without feeling cheated of your money, then watch this for the comedic flavour of its homage paid to Roger Kumble.
The story brings to mind Roger Kumble's 1999 Cruel Intentions. Very similar though not mirroring the exact relationships between the characters. There is Sebastian, Kathryn, Cecile, Annette, the bet, and the wager of either a material possession or Kathryn. Even Ronald makes an appearance. Of course, I'm using the character names from Cruel Intentions to illustrate the characters in Dangerous Liaisons.
As much as it disappoints me, it is also hilarious that the level of plagiarism is almost right down to the major events of the Hollywood movie. At one point, Sebastian is about to get his prize but suddenly stops short, seemingly struck by a guilty conscience, followed by Annette's moving out of the mansion, but yet subsequently giving into the advances of Sebastian, etc etc.
Not a must-watch, but if you enjoyed Cruel Intentions or at least managed to sit through it without feeling cheated of your money, then watch this for the comedic flavour of its homage paid to Roger Kumble.
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