Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Tim Johnson I loved everything about the movie except the terrible soundtrack; the music was a definite detraction from the action on the screen. Admittedly, I saw this film on TV last night and I enjoyed everything about the film besides the musical background.I thought, as did other commentators, that the historical epic blossomed fully, the costumes, the physical settings and the sprinkling of real historical figures: how many films are produced with the personage of the Venetian Doge sitting amongst his Senators and other governmental officials. Given contemporary schooling, this could easily be the last generation for decades that would ever know about Venetian Doges or about the Ottoman attack on Malta and its importance to European history or what the Inquisition was all about.The film was a delicious compendium of choice morsels of historical dishes that allowed the viewer to leave the TV table well satisfied.

Kirpianuscus beautiful story, beautiful costumes. decent performances. a portrait of Venice . each as ingredients of a good work. only problem is the ambition to mix different pieces in a manner who is not real inspired. the prostitution with romanticism, a real story with a fairy tale, a Venice who seems be puzzle with pieces from other games. it is a beautiful film. but it could be better. if the desire to present the events are more coherent. if the life of Venice has more dose of historical accuracy. if the lead character was real a woman from last part of XVI century. sure, the atmosphere, the eroticism, the intrigue are good points. but the film remains from many who, after a time, becomes only nice.

MRavenwood First it should be noted that the film Dangerous Beauty is based on true events and the life of a real person. Certainly liberties have been taken, but it is a rich and romantic tale of deeply loyal love.This is a beautiful period piece set in Venice 1600s, which was Republic on its own, not a part of Italy. This major shipping port was home to Marco Polo and a transport nexus of luxury goods such as silk and spices. The film manages to capture the wealthy excess of the city as well as exposing the gritty underclass. As fabulous as the costumes are and as exciting most of the actors, it has to be conceded that there is a tone of "girl teen empowerment movie" in more than one scene.The times dictated that women had to be worth something -to hold a dowry - in order to be married to a man of status or means. If you had no money, you were going to be a maid of some sort or marry whomever would have you. But it was acceptable, even a sign of status, at the time for men to take paid lovers. This occupation of refined prostitute was in a gray area of society, simultaneously approved of and unapproved. The film explores this gray area of power and social standing on the one hand and social scorn on the other. In one particular poignant comment, Veronica, the protagonist helps the audience wonder if the men are not the same as she, as they often marry for money and without love.The resolution is very Hollywood and a dramatic payoff worth seeing. My only caveat would be that this film makes being an educated and well-dressed prostitute seem admirable and like an acceptable career goal for young women. A dangerous message, especially when recent news touts hookers making five grand a night.

nailo_of_glmf I first saw this movie with a man who is now my ex-boyfriend. It took months to click, but after watching it, I realized, "That's me; That's my life!" Kind of crazy to relate to a Renaissance call girl, yet, this movie is about more than that. Prior to Women's Lib, these women fought for the education they desired, even though it meant selling their bodies to do it; something most women take for granted today are the wonderful opportunities we have towards an education. More than that, it has something to fit almost every movie lover's heart: from great sword play, excellent costuming, to lots of passion and behaviors to study up on--not to mention all of the wonderfully witty comments! Add a cast of incredible actors (that includes the women), and you have quite a masterpiece. Plus, it's based upon a biography of the actual life of famous Italian Courtesan Veronica Franco! What a history lesson! As much as it sounds like a chic-flick, I've seen both sexes thoroughly enjoy this movie--especially the men. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys action, playful wordings, and raw human emotion. This one's a definite ten in my book!