🎬 Film · English

Cruel Intentions 2 (N/A)

Name: Cruel Intentions 2
Director: Roger Kumble
Genre: drama film, teen film, comedy drama
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Jonathan Potts, Robin Dunne, Amy Adams, Tané McClure, Barclay Hope

⏱ 83 min drama film teen film comedy drama

Plot

2000 film prequel of Cruel Intentions directed by Roger Kumble

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Why Watch This

It offers a rare look at the scheming world that birthed the original “Cruel Intentions,” showing how the infamous step‑siblings first learned to play their twisted games. The film also captures an early, surprisingly nuanced turn by Amy Adams, hinting at the star power she’d later unleash.

Best For

Teen drama fans, Dark comedy lovers, 90s nostalgia, Cult film seekers, Drama enthusiasts, Coming‑of‑age watchers

The CinePearl Take

While the script never quite reaches the razor‑sharp wit of its 1999 sequel, “Cruel Intentions 2” compensates with a glossy, late‑90s aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and oddly fresh. Amy Adams delivers a quietly magnetic performance that steals scenes, hinting at the depth she’d later bring to Hollywood. The pacing is uneven—some scenes linger on melodrama while others rush through plot twists—but the film’s central theme of power‑play among privileged teens remains compelling.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Roger Kumble
Cast: Jonathan Potts, Robin Dunne, Amy Adams, Tané McClure, Barclay Hope, Janaya Stephens, Caley Wilson, Nicholas Guilak, Keri Lynn Pratt, Mimi Rogers, Sarah Thompson
Writer: Roger Kumble

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