The story of Liaisons Dangereuses has been told several times on film. Since '89 there have been no less than 3 versions. The gourmet, the fast food, and the junk food. Valmont is the gourmet. Some people don't like subtlety, so try the Malkovich or Ryan Philippe versions. This one has me enthralled from start to finish. Annette Bening and Colin Firth are at the top of their game. Milos Forman shows his absolute mastery here. I couldn't recommend a film more enthusiasticly.