Dangerous Beauty
CATHERINE MCCORMACK PLAYS VERONICA FRANCO, THE REAL-LIFE COURTESAN WHO USED HER INFLUENCE OVER THE MOST POWERFUL MEN IN EUROPE TO CHANGE HER OWN LIFE, AND THE COURSE OF WORLD EVENTS.
Although it was unfortunately ignored during its brief theatrical release, this sumptuously seductive production is that rarest of cinematic breeds, the (barely) respectable guilty pleasure. Combining historical fact with hysterical anachronisms of language and mannerism, it's been tailored for maximum contemporary appeal but maintains a lush, romantic feel for its factual 16th-century tale of Venetian love, lust, and political repression. Catherine McCormack (Mel Gibson's ill-fated bride in Braveheart) delivers a star-making performance as the "dangerous beauty" who becomes a skillful courtesan to pursue her forbidden love for a dashing Venetian senator (Rufus Sewell). It's all rather silly in a high-toned fashion, and the film turns dour when the church intervenes with a Scarlet Letter-like papal inquest. But the movie's joyously ribald vitality is utterly irresistible, and the casting of McCormack with Jaqueline Bisset (as her mother and courtesan mentor) is a stroke of pure genius. Merchant-Ivory would've made a smarter film from this material, but it probably wouldn't be nearly as entertaining. --Jeff Shannon
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Dangerous Beauty Reviews
just bought it for my gf but i didnt mind watching it. alright movie, shipping was kinda slow but the movie was new and was a pretty good movie.
It does have a few sex scenes (they cover their adult eyes when we watch it together). The heroine is intelligent, athletic and beautiful. My four daughters and I love this movie. The Venetian scenery is an amazing backdrop for one of the few movies about courtesans. We recommend this to all women who need a little "relax time" in front of the TV.
This movie was more than just a typical historical romance. So I like it. It had spice to it, though no real sex scenes.
My rating 4.8/5 I am not much familiar with the novel, but I must say its a beautifull story, fabulously acted, well directed. Once again, one of those movies having an excellent chemistry shared between the two co-stars, the chemistry between Rufus Sewell and Catherine was excellent. A movie definately worth looking forward to. A natural drama, a beautifull story and specially the last few minutes of the film, simply a gem. Catherine Mccormack was excellent, well what can I say about her, her performence is beyond words, shunned me to silence during the film, one of her finest performences indeed.
The attention to detail, from the sets to the costumes and the historical accuracy are enlightening. My wife and I truly enjoyed this film. I would watch this film over and over; it is that good. The plot is marvelous and the story told with flair and artistic grace.
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