Dangerous Beauty | 
| Director: Marshall Herskovitz
Actors: Catherine Mccormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  214 reviews
Sales Rank: 4388
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 112 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.5
MPN: D14775D
ISBN: 6305078319
UPC: 085391477525
EAN: 9786305078319
ASIN: 6305078319
Theatrical Release Date: February 20, 1998
Release Date: October 27, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
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.
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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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 Bought movie for gf... came brandnew, pretty good movie... April 24, 2009
J. Spatt (IN, USA)
alright movie, shipping was kinda slow but the movie was new and was a pretty good movie... just bought it for my gf but i didnt mind watching it...
 Great Girl Film April 4, 2009
Jolly's Lady (California)
My four daughters and I love this movie. It does have a few sex scenes (they cover their adult eyes when we watch it together). The Venetian scenery is an amazing backdrop for one of the few movies about courtesans. The heroine is intelligent, athletic and beautiful! We recommend this to all women who need a little "relax time" in front of the TV.
good movie January 30, 2009
N. Lowe (bahamas)
This movie was more than just a typical historical romance. It had spice to it, though no real sex scenes. So I like it.
The lady who was brave and stood up for all! January 25, 2009
Ankur Mukherjee
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am not much familiar with the novel, but I must say its a beautifull story, fabulously acted, well directed. 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. 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 natural drama, a beautifull story and specially the last few minutes of the film, simply a gem! A movie definately worth looking forward to. My rating 4.8/5
Extraordinary Period Piece December 25, 2008
George S. Robinson (Heidelberg, Germany)
My wife and I truly enjoyed this film. The plot is marvelous and the story told with flair and artistic grace. The attention to detail, from the sets to the costumes and the historical accuracy are enlightening. I would watch this film over and over; it is that good.
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