Dangerous Beauty

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Dangerous Beauty

Starring: Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell
Directed by: Marshall Herskovitz
Binding: DVD
Published: 06 November, 2001

$11.98


Features:

  • Color
  • Closed-captioned
  • Dolby
  • Widescreen
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Dangerous Beauty

Dangerous Beauty

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.4 / 5.0

Not very Dangerous:

Well, I really wish I could say this movie went anywhere beyond my expectations other than visually (and by visually I mean...WOW...the film is shot VERY beautifully...the colors are saturated and rich and the lighting is...at times...wonderfully complex). However, as a story, although the actual plot is fairly interesting, the actual STYLE, that is, the way it unfolds is far too contemporary to make it believable on anything but a fantasy level (which is unfortunate because there's little doubt in my mind... more info

A beautiful romance:

I have been reading the reviews of this movie and most are very good. I am concerned, however, about some of the poor ones. They seem to mostly complain about the historical inaccuracies. My view is that if you want a history lesson, go the the library. I watch movies to be entertained, and on that score, this movie delivers flawlessly. It is lush and beautiful, moving and romantic. Arguably one of the greatest fantasy romances, the Princess Bride, is based upon real historical figures as well, but because... more info

The Beauty of it all.:

Hesitant I am to review this after perusing the many reviews it has already recieved. Many glowing, and several in disdain.

I will agree though with the glowing reviews for the movie is splendid in tugging at the heartstrings and most magnificent with its display of Venice, the city.

If one does research before seeing this movie then I suggest they not bother watching the film and perhaps study a textbook instead. Movies are for enjoying visually and possibly emotionally. They aren't history lessons. I... more info


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