EssaysForStudent.com - Free Essays, Term Papers & Book Notes
Search

Cruel Intentions

By:   •  Essay  •  559 Words  •  February 10, 2010  •  876 Views

Page 1 of 3

Join now to read essay Cruel Intentions

The film “Cruel Intentions,” directed by John Hughes, is a fast-paced glimpse into the lives of New York yuppies whose entire existence revolves around money, power, sex, and drugs. Hughes’ direction for the movie concentrates on those who prey on innocence and will stop at nothing to achieve their ambitions. The story centers on Sebestian, played by Ryan Phillipe, whose main intention in life is to sleep with, and ruin the reputations of, girls whom he labels “Manhattan’s insipid debutantes.” Using his good looks, charm and vast wealth, he manipulates the naпve ladies found in his elite private school, Manchester Prep, as easily as a ten year-old boy manipulates Tetris pieces on his Game Boy. Phillipe is perfect for the part. He executes Sebestian’s dry humor and wry wit flawlessly. His raw good looks and style captivates every room he enters, not to mention the fact that he has no problem whatsoever wearing the threads of those meticulous Armani outfits with such class that Prince William could take notes. However, Sebestian holds a burning flame for his cunning step-sister Katherine, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar. She is well aware of Sebestian’s forbidden desire and, in her own conniving way, uses it to bait Sebestian and make him her own puppet. Gellar also plays her part right on cue. She brings Katherine to life, emphasizing her snobby accent and fake goodiness, while all the while snorting cocaine from her misconceiving rosary that she wears around her neck. By being student-body president and Miss Popularity of the school, she gives potential students fake advice and deceivingly assures their mothers that there are in the best of hands at Manchester Prep. Scenes shift and the story kicks in after introducing Reese Witherspoon as Annette, the sweet virgin who takes pride in her stout chastity. Her father is the new Headmaster-elect at the posh

Continue for 2 more pages »  •  Join now to read essay Cruel Intentions and other term papers or research documents
Download as (for upgraded members)
txt
pdf