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5 Ways 1999's 'Cruel Intentions' Still Holds Up (And 5 Ways It Really Doesn’t)
MovieWebStory by Matt Watkins
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Cruel Intentions' sordid tale of manipulation and seduction among the elite still resonates, but some aspects have not aged well.
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- Lead actress Sarah Michelle Gellar says the film's dark themes and anti-heroes were quite daring for the teen movie genre at the time
- Critics argue the movie's portrayal of sexuality and consent has not aged gracefully, with outdated gender dynamics and questionable depictions of assault
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Kathryn Merteuil, Sebastian Valmont, Annette, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Cruel Intentions