No person can like this movie if they have even hint of an idea of the character portrayed in the novel. It was a bad casting job specially Robert Pattinson, he acted as there is a grief or dark secret he is hiding rather than that of determination (I think he is still living as Edward Cullen). I would have preferred Jude Law playing this role. Rest of the actors do an OK job, the only outstanding acting bit is seen by Kristen Scott Thomas and a surprise role by Christina Ricci. The director of the movie didn't establish that Buroy wanted to go up in the social stature rather than it more looked like a money issue only. Moreover, throughout the movie it appeared that Duroy is having sex with other women because he is not sure of his wife's loyalty rather than to gain favors and power. A disappointing rendition of the novel.
Review of Bel Ami
