An strong supporting cast that includes Jacqueline Bisset (Paola Franco) in an role that captivities and blows you away. It truly shows the strength of her acting. Completely charming is the scene at the table where Paola (Bisset) is demonstrating how to be sensual as she eats and an annoyed Veronica repeats everything back with rough playful mocking. Oliver Platt (Maffio Venier) as a brilliant poet who is drawn into the fantasy of sexual desirer of the young new Venetian courtesan (McCormack). He's charming, delightful and portraying a character that brings out the best in him. Naomi Watts (Guila De Lezze) plays the bride-to-be to Marco Venier (Sewell). Has a woman who stands by her husband as she was raised to do and she finds herself competing against Veronica for his affection & respect. Fred Ward (Domenico Venier) as you've never seen before. Moira Kelly (Beatrice Venier) as an devoted sister who yields to her family wishes instead of remaining strong and independent. I highly recommend Dangerous Beauty you'll love it.
Director Marshall Herskovitz (Thirty Something, My-So-Called-Life and Once and Again) captures the beauty of 16th century Venice in all it’s distinguished glory. One of the most passionate and sexiest films ever! My favorite line is “Love love, but do not love the Man or you will be in his Power” with that one line you understand what each wife desire from her husband and each courtesan uses. As the priests and senators accuse Veronica Franco of witchcraft towards the end, an emotional and extremely powerful scene plays out. McCormack and Sewell simply light up the screen. Dangerous Beauty will take you on an amazing journey. Gorgeous! Radiant! Truly romantic and sizzling! This is how love should be! Rating R for some scene of strong sexuality, some nudity and language.
