The Beguiled

Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 31, 1971

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Ratings

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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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