Cruel Intentions

In the game of seduction, There is only one rule: Never fall in love

One of my all time favourite movie is Cruel Intentions. It is something that I can watch time and time again, and everytime, it feels like it's the first time I'm watching it. The plot is superb, with a perfect mix of satire, wit and drama. The writers really did a great job, there is never a dull moment in the movie, and the lines were delivered with perfection and grace.

While Sarah Michelle Gellar played the evil and cunning Kathryn, Reese Witherspoon was Annette, the epitome of goodness in the movie, a virgin and she upheld such moral values that shamed the Brady Bunch. Ryan Phillipe as Sebastian was as charming as ever, and witty as well as handsome, a potent combination to any girl out there. Of course he can be easily mistaken as swinging on the wrong side, what's with his golden curls and red cheeks. Not your typical macho bad boy with long hair and unshaven face.

The soundtrack for the movie was sublime, with songs from Placebo, Counting Crows, Craig Armstrong and my favourite, The Verve. You can't help but feel for the characters as the songs compliment them at the right moments.

There are many scenes in the movie that I love, but the one scene that really took my breath away was the one when Annette was on the escalator, and as she moved up, Sebastian was standing and waiting for her at the top. And to add perfection to the moment: Colorblind by Counting Crows was playing in the background.

Annette: I'm impressed.
Sebastian: Well, I'm in love.

And then they kissed with so much passion that it looks like they were trying to eat each other.

And of course there was the part where Kathryn kissed Cecile to let her feel what first base is all about.

But I think Kathryn has the best lines in the movie. Don't believe me? Here are some quotes to proof my point:

Kathryn: She's quite cute, you know. Young, supple breasts, a tight, firm ass... uncharted booty... Be her Captain Picard, Valmont. Boldly go where no man has gone before.

Kathryn: I hate it when things don't go my way. It makes me so horny.

Kathryn: Eat me, Sebastian. It's okay for guys like you and Court to fuck everyone but when I do it, I get dumped for innocent little twits like Cecile. God forbid I exude confidence and enjoy sex. Do you think I relish the fact that I have to act like Mary Sunshine 24/7 so I can be considered a lady? I'm the Marcia fucking Brady of the Upper East Side, and sometimes I want to kill myself. So there's your psychoanalysis, Dr. Freud. Now tell me are you in, or are you out?

Kathryn: You were very much in love with her. And you're still in love with her. But it amused me to make you ashamed of it. You gave up on the first person you ever loved because I threatened your reputation. Don't you get it? You're just a toy, Sebastian. A little toy I like to play with. And now you've completely blown it with her. I think it's the saddest thing I've ever heard.

Kathryn: Tastes good. So I assume you've come here to make arrangements, but unfortunately, I don't fuck losers.

Kathryn: Sebastian, that little wager you mentioned earlier. Count me in.
Sebastian: What are the terms?
Kathryn: If I win, then that hot little car of yours is mine.
Sebastian: And if I win?
Kathryn: I'll give you something you've been obsessing about ever since our parents got married.
Sebastian: Be more specific.
Kathryn: In English, I'll fuck your brains out.
Sebastian: What makes you think I'll go for that bet? That is a 1956 Jaguar Roadster.
Kathryn: Because I'm the only girl you can't have, and it kills you.
Sebastian: Put it away
Kathryn: You can put in anywhere.
Sebastian: [Bites his lip] You've got yourself a bet, baby.

But the best bit of the movie, is of course, the ending. Sebastian died, Kathryn was exposed, and Annette got the 1956 Jaguar Roadster. It might not be a happy ending, but it's definitely a good ending.

Sebastian charming himself into Annette's panties