Cruel Intentions Movie 1999 -

10/10. A perfect storm of casting, music, and literary adaptation that remains sharper than a switchblade—and twice as dangerous.

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At its core, the film is a wager. Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) is a notorious womanizer and drug user. His step-sister, Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar), is the school’s revered virgin goddess—a facade hiding a master manipulator. Does it hold up

In supporting roles, Blair plays the naive Cecile Caldwell with hilarious wide-eyed innocence, serving as the primary victim of Kathryn’s schemes. Joshua Jackson, meanwhile, turns in a memorable performance as the closeted football player Blaine, showcasing the film’s willingness to tackle themes of sexuality with a modern, albeit cynical, lens. Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) is a notorious womanizer

Kathryn wagers him: if he fails to bed Annette, she gets his vintage Jaguar. If he succeeds, she will sleep with him—the one thing he has always wanted but could never have, due to the boundaries of their step-sibling relationship.