A work in which the author uses love as a cloak to cover up his realistic critical theme

Cole 2022-12-18 18:04:48

The author uses love as a cloak to cover up his realistic criticism of a work. Beneath the lavish and extravagant clothes are the weak souls that the aristocrats can't support. The Collapse of the French Nobility is what Lacroix wanted. to express it. The overall rhythm of the film is not bad. The architecture is elegant and the interior is luxurious and the exterior is beautiful. The noble and gorgeous clothes push the complicated Rococo to the extreme. The male and female protagonists Malkovich and Cross showed the acting skills of the stage actors and showed the characters' personalities well. Several of the two opponents' scenes were even more wonderful, and Pfeiffer and Uma also performed well. The only big disappointment is Keanu Reeves. A few scenes seem to be out of touch with the characters, and it seems out of place with other actors who don't feel like communicating with each other, like an extra cast from the street.

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Dangerous Liaisons quotes

  • Madame Marie de Tourvel: I'm beginning to think you may have planned the whole exercise.

    Vicomte de Valmont: I had no idea you were staying here! Not that it would have disturbed me in the slightest if I had known. You see, until I met you, I had only ever experienced desire. Love, never.

    Madame Marie de Tourvel: That's enough.

    Vicomte de Valmont: No, no, you made an accusation and you must allow me the opportunity to defend myself! Now, I'm not going to deny that I was aware of your beauty. But the point is, this has nothing to do with your beauty. As I got to know you, I began to realize that beauty was the least of your qualities. I became fascinated by your goodness. I was drawn in by it. I didn't understand what was happening to me. And it was only when I began to feel actual, physical pain every time you left the room that it finally dawned on me: I was in love, for the first time in my life. I knew it was hopeless, but that didn't matter to me. And it's not that I want to have you. All I want is to deserve you. Tell me what to do. Show me how to behave. I'll do anything you say.

  • Vicomte de Valmont: You see, I have no intention of breaking down her prejudices. I want her to believe in God and virtue and the sanctity of marriage, and still not be able to stop herself. I want the excitement of watching her betray everything that's is most important to her. Surely you understand that. I thought betrayal was your favorite word.

    Marquise de Merteuil: No, no..."cruelty." I always think that has a nobler ring to it.