Cruel Intentions 2 (2000)
After his precocious behavior has gotten him bounced out of one more in a string of exclusive private schools, 16-year old Sebastian Valmont has arrived in New York City to live with his father and stepmother. The cunning and handsome Sebastian may have met his match, however in his equally manipulative and beautiful stepsister Kathryn Merteuil.
Details
Budget
$0
Rating
5/10 (393 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Columbia TriStar Television
About Cruel Intentions 2
Released in 2000, "Cruel Intentions 2" functions as a prequel to the original film, exploring the earlier years of Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. The drama centers on Sebastian's arrival in New York City to live with his father and stepmother after being expelled from several private schools. Here, he encounters his equally cunning stepsister, Kathryn.
The film delves into themes of manipulation and power dynamics within a private school setting. It has a runtime of 87 minutes and is categorized as a drama. The movie received a user score of 5 out of 10 based on 393 votes on TMDb, while its IMDb rating stands at 4.4 out of 10 from over 16,000 votes, and Rotten Tomatoes reported an 18% approval. Critical reception generally notes a significant drop in quality compared to its predecessor.
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People searching for "Cruel Intentions 2" are often looking for details about the prequel to the popular "Cruel Intentions" film. The search queries suggest interest in the specific plot points involving the stepsister relationship, manipulation within private school settings, and the general themes of the movie.
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One reviewer felt the film tried too hard to emulate the original, ultimately failing to match its quality.
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You can stream "Cruel Intentions 2" on Amazon Prime Video, or for free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. It's also available to rent or buy on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home, according to justwatch.com.
No, "Cruel Intentions 2" is not based on a true story; it is a fictional direct-to-video teen drama. It was originally planned as a television series called "Manchester Prep" before being re-edited into a prequel film to the 1999 movie "Cruel Intentions" after its cancellation by Fox, as per wikipedia.org.
At the end of "Cruel Intentions 2," Sebastian discovers that Danielle has been working with Kathryn to manipulate him. Realizing he can't beat them, Sebastian joins forces with Danielle and Kathryn, leading to a threesome and a new alliance among the three to dominate others. The film concludes with Sebastian, Kathryn, and Danielle further engaging in manipulative behavior, including Sebastian taking photos of Cherie and having sex with her in a limousine, while Kathryn and Danielle share mischievous glances, according to wikipedia.org.
"Cruel Intentions 2" has received generally negative reviews, holding an 18% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 critics. While some viewers consider it a "sexy, ridiculously enjoyable movie" or a "great skin flick," others criticize its inconsistent storyline and how it falls flat as an origin story, notes rottentomatoes.com.