The Beguiled

Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 31, 1971

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Ratings

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DirigiblePulpJul 8, 2017

Clint Eastwood is charming as hell in this, who'da thunk it? Everyone gets beguiled in the battle of the sexes. This is a fun, sorta campy, overheated soap opera with take it or leave it social undertones and comments on the power battleClint Eastwood is charming as hell in this, who'da thunk it? Everyone gets beguiled in the battle of the sexes. This is a fun, sorta campy, overheated soap opera with take it or leave it social undertones and comments on the power battle between the sexes that's constantly raging - even when it isn't.

I thought this film might have whiffs of misogyny, considering the time period and the subject matter but that's not the case here. The women get their due and they have good reason for behaving the way they do. They're bored, restless and feel useless during the war. They want action, just like the men do. And they want to play at war too.

I could have done without the voicovers and the incest subplot though. I have no idea what that was about.… Expand

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sachineldhoDec 24, 2019

Clint Eastwood's performance is quite appreciable. The movie is absolutely honest and brutal which the 2017 remake lack.

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JLuis_001Aug 24, 2023

Despite not being recognized as a classic, I must admit that I wasn't expecting such a lighthearted film. Given that The Beguiled aims to delve into sexual tension, I never felt it managed to do so convincingly enough.

Even at the time,Despite not being recognized as a classic, I must admit that I wasn't expecting such a lighthearted film. Given that The Beguiled aims to delve into sexual tension, I never felt it managed to do so convincingly enough.

Even at the time, Eastwood clearly lacked the emotional subtlety necessary for a role like the one he takes on here. He's not doing bad but also not doing great either, you know?
And while the all-female cast keeps the film from flagging, it doesn't do much to hold your attention either.

I had always intended to watch it after viewing Sophia Coppola's rendition, but I consistently postponed it for various reasons.
It's been 6 years since then, but it's not like I missed anything important.… Expand

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bataguilaAug 21, 2019

esta buena, es erotica, Eastwood se lleva la pelicula, las actrices estan bien, bastante fuerte para esta epoca.

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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021

I found this film to be quite atmospheric and I was intrigued to find out more about the wounded soldier who is taken in (Corporal McBurney, played by Colin Farrell). The film is almost entirely in very dark settings, so its best to watch itI found this film to be quite atmospheric and I was intrigued to find out more about the wounded soldier who is taken in (Corporal McBurney, played by Colin Farrell). The film is almost entirely in very dark settings, so its best to watch it with curtains closed, or you may struggle to see all of whats going on, on screen but I thought the script was good and it somehow made it feel more mysterious and atmospheric overall.

I liked how the teacher, Miss Martha (played by Nicole Kidman) reacted/responded to the new found occupant of the house, the way she used the situation to make her students reflect on what they may have learnt from the situation and so on. I suppose its partly about trust - trust and secrets. Its an intriguing and atmospheric watch - one that I'd recommend to others.… Expand

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r96skJan 14, 2022

Undeniably creepy. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about 'The Beguiled', though.

It's definitely one of the more bizarre films that I've seen, intentionally so of course. I'm just not convinced if it's a good film though, it does do a grandUndeniably creepy. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about 'The Beguiled', though.

It's definitely one of the more bizarre films that I've seen, intentionally so of course. I'm just not convinced if it's a good film though, it does do a grand job at making the viewer feel uncomfortable but beyond that I'm not sold. Take out the oddness and there's not much there, I feel.

With that said, it undoubtedly leaves an imprint and does what it intends to so I guess it levels out to be something worth watching. Clint Eastwood gives an almost eerily convincing performance, while those behind him are all solid - with the standouts, to me, being Geraldine Page and Mae Mercer.

It's certainly 'out there', you gotta give it that. Overall I have mixed feelings, but I am leaning closer to positive than negative.… Expand

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