The Reese we know and love is subtly subversive in this classic '90s teen thriller.
The Big Picture Reese Witherspoon is recognizable for her work in bubbly and spirited roles, but one performance in particular has been grossly overlooked over the years. Her role as Annette in the 1999 cult hit Cruel Intentions has surprising nuance and depth in a film that cynically parades the diabolical step-siblings Kathryn and Sebastian as they make cruel bets to use and abuse those around them for their own pleasure.
Reese is Not Just an Innocent Face in 'Cruel Intentions' Yes, it is undeniable that Reese Witherspoon is bright-eyed and fresh-faced in Cruel Intentions, which marked one of her earlier roles as a younger actress. But here she is no ingénue, and she portrays Annette with a quiet conviction and self-belief.
Furthermore, while Annette is clear-sighted in her rejection of Sebastian's falsehoods, she is not against entertaining romance or becoming intimate. Witherspoon presents a fully-fleshed character, one who is willing to take a risk while fully remaining herself. Witherspoon is charming in this role, toeing the line between harboring wariness against Sebastian and allowing herself to become hopeful of romance.
At the end of the movie, Sebastian has a change of heart and decides to come clean to Annette, gifting her with a diary containing his and Kathryn's darkest secrets and shadiest schemes. He then fully secures his redemption by heroically sacrificing himself for Annette in oncoming traffic. While Sebastian has now been transformed into a martyr, Kathryn maintains her pernicious, bitter, and sexually manipulative ways.
Witherspoon's performance is refreshing for a female character, as it balances innocence with empowerment and kindness with integrity. Annette's principled actions throughout the film derail Kathryn and Sebastian's cold-hearted way of life and conclude the film with her uniquely clear view of morality and her strong sense of self.
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