John Malkovich, unlikely heartthrob?
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juniperjoline — 17 years ago(July 24, 2008 01:53 PM)
Being attracted to someone dangerous isn't just a female thing. Men are attracted to femmes fatales just as women are attracted to rogues. It doesn't mean we want to raise a family with them. Now that would be stupid. I agree that John Malkovich is dead sexy in this film. It's in a creepy way, because you know he's evil, but it's irresistable!
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Waterfairy — 17 years ago(July 26, 2008 04:29 AM)
He wasn't a very nice guy was he?? I don't know that he was evil; he was rich and bored and didn't have anything except other peoples lives to play with. J.M. played him exactly right. There are a couple of times, you can see something in his eyes. Is he sorry? Remorseful? Those moments don't last long, but they are definitly there.
As for sexy, yea, he is. Its that whole bad boy thing I guess.
If you've seen him in Man In The Iron Mask, he's sexy in it too, but in a whole different way.
He really is one of the most versitile actors working today.
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Conspirator_Slash — 17 years ago(October 27, 2008 11:42 AM)
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I usually don't like Malkovich. I found him ugly and annoying in Les Mis, but in this, he's charmant. Like a good Don Giovanni who has the aura of sexiness, the voice, the charisma. It's something in his eyes. -
furienna — 17 years ago(August 12, 2008 03:56 PM)
Nevertheless, I can't understand how he managed to seduce young innocent Cecile. I can somewhat understand madame de Tourvel, even though she had been faultlessly faithful to her husband until then. But how Valmont got her way with Cecilie still boggles me. And I also don't understand how Danceny could be seduced by marquise de Merteuil. Because both she and Valmont were rather nasty.
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Lilbearzmom — 17 years ago(August 23, 2008 10:36 PM)
Um, YES, very attractive. I would have been one of those dumb women who was seduced, quite easily. There's just something about him- sublimely sexy and just such a lothario- loved him in this film. He IS Valmont
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joanne_398 — 17 years ago(October 27, 2008 07:16 AM)
Not exactly what i would call a heartthrob. But he was amazingly attractive as Valmont. In fact, i find myself falling in love with valmont. He is the perfect character for valmont. He really has a certain magnetism. the way he speaks, his stares. all in all, rather sexy.
so, YES i'm sooo attracted to valmont. i would so totally love him if he was real though that's just stupid. but can't help it. -
Chelle-the-Belle — 17 years ago(February 19, 2009 01:18 PM)
I guess I'm in the minority here but I find him extremely unattractive! I don't believe that women would find him sexy, sensuous or handsome if he was a regular guy walking past them in the mall. His eyes are misplaced and he's got really bad teeth.truly creepy looking.
As it relates to the film, his voice, mannerisms and entire presence lacked appeal from the beginning. Sure, there are guys out there that aren't the most attractive but have a certain charisma or energy about them I did not get that from him at all. And I don't like the "bad boy" persona. pathological lying and narcissism do not turn me on. -
TigerlilyBramble_of_WillowBottom — 16 years ago(April 20, 2009 10:43 PM)
I find talent attractive, and I think Malkovich is one of the most talented actors in the business today. So yes. And I think the role of Valmont is best portrayed by someone who isn't traditionally good looking, but exudes sensuality and charm. The guy who did the role in my college production was very much the same way.
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RobbieCalifornia — 16 years ago(June 05, 2009 01:19 PM)
He was terrific in this film. I thought he was sexy as hell. Despicable, for sure, but since he repented in the end, it was impossible to despise him totally.
I thought this was a great movie, intelligent and full of interesting performances. And none as interesting as Malkovich. All the little touches in his portrayal, just awesome. I seem to remember there was talk of a little romance off-screen with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Glenn Close and Michelle Pfieffer were nominated for acting Oscars, and not Malkovich. That's insane! -
santaatsea — 16 years ago(July 03, 2009 07:43 AM)
Yes, if I saw him walking down the street I'd rate him as below average looking.
BUT I'm attracted to excellence, and he's SUCH an amazing actor that I can't help being attracted to the person.
Another example would be the lead actor in The pianist. Not conventionally beautiful. But a great actor. -
acyancat — 16 years ago(February 26, 2010 12:14 AM)
I agreed. No nomination for John Malkovich was the insane part! He's definitely the best Valmont I've seen by far. And you're right, he had a little off-screen with Michelle Pfeiffer which cost his marriage but these two broke up same year.