7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
Overview
In 18th century France, Marquise de Merteuil asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for one last night with her. Yet things don’t go as planned.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
In 18th century France, Marquise de Merteuil asks her ex-lover Vicomte de Valmont to seduce the future wife of another ex-lover of hers in return for one last night with her. Yet things don’t go as planned.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques moral failings and abuses of power within a specific historical context, focusing on individual character and the tragic consequences of their actions rather than advocating for a particular modern political ideology or systemic change.
The movie features traditional casting consistent with its 18th-century French period setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative critiques the moral failings of its aristocratic characters but does not frame this as a broader critique of traditional identities in a DEI context.
Secondary
The film portrays Madame de Tourvel's genuine Christian faith with respect and sympathy, aligning the narrative with her virtues and dignity. Her suffering is depicted as a tragic consequence of Valmont's manipulation, not a flaw of her religion.
The film "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and power dynamics within 18th-century French aristocracy, with no depiction or exploration of queer identities or experiences.
Dangerous Liaisons, 1988, is a historical drama set in pre-revolutionary France, focusing on the manipulative relationships and power struggles among the aristocracy. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1988 film "Dangerous Liaisons" is a direct adaptation of the 1782 novel. All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
The 1988 film "Dangerous Liaisons" adapts an 18th-century French novel. All major characters, originally depicted as white French aristocrats, are portrayed by white actors in the film, consistent with the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.2
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9.1
7.4
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