Cruel Intentions

Actually liked it this time, which was great. I think it's just one of those movies where setting your expectation is pretty vital -- the film's third act kind of nearly comes out of nowhere, throws the debauchery that has ruled the film for the first two thirds into a fire and then dances in the ashes. Definitely removes much of the enjoyment that one might have if expecting different (ashamed to say I came here because Emerald Fennell cited it as inspiration for Saltburn, which might explain my expectations). But, removing those expectations - knowing the direction that this movie plans on taking - allows one to truly appreciate what was made here.