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GinaKJul 5, 2017

This film is not for everyone. It is subtle and requires attention, but if you can give the film that, the experience is very rewarding. I guess you’d have to say it is a typical Sofia Coppola film such as Lost in Translation and The BlingThis film is not for everyone. It is subtle and requires attention, but if you can give the film that, the experience is very rewarding. I guess you’d have to say it is a typical Sofia Coppola film such as Lost in Translation and The Bling Ring. Another problem is the misleading trailer. What happens to the wounded soldier at the hands of Nicole Kidman is not as sensational as the trailer implies and has nothing directly to do with castration. Within the immediate events of the film, it makes perfect sense, although what is going on underneath is another matter. The cast is wonderful, especially Colin Farrell, Kidman, and Kirsten Dunst. This is a great film, although I am not sure yet if it is a classic, but certainly Coppola deserved her Best Director award at Cannes.… Expand

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budstone2018Mar 23, 2018

I enjoyed this movie much. On the Alfred Hitchcock path,which turns and the public or viewer much decide for themselves who is the guilty party, male or female? In fact, the movie made me open and account to write a review and think aboutI enjoyed this movie much. On the Alfred Hitchcock path,which turns and the public or viewer much decide for themselves who is the guilty party, male or female? In fact, the movie made me open and account to write a review and think about reading the book. So yes, this movie is a must see, regardless of any negative review. The movie invites the audience to decide. Loved it.… Expand

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foxgroveJul 20, 2017

Visually sumptuous and beautifully understated. Sofia Coppola has directed with assured confidence her best film to date, a remake of the 1971 version starring Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page. The screenplay quietly bristles with sexualVisually sumptuous and beautifully understated. Sofia Coppola has directed with assured confidence her best film to date, a remake of the 1971 version starring Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page. The screenplay quietly bristles with sexual subtext and Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning are more than equal to the demands placed upon them by so intelligent a re-imagining, where subtlety is the order of the day. One is left compelled,gripped and exhilarated. Definitely better than the original.… Expand

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Jess_HillJul 16, 2017

Coppola has brought a sublime American Gothic story to the screen in this polished and unnerving film. With stunning cinematography and a sparse score, with mostly ambient sound enhancing the tension as the storyline unfolds, this is aCoppola has brought a sublime American Gothic story to the screen in this polished and unnerving film. With stunning cinematography and a sparse score, with mostly ambient sound enhancing the tension as the storyline unfolds, this is a careful and subtle exploration of the cloying shadow of the American Civil War for the women left behind during the conflict, as well as a commentary on the deep undercurrent of jealousy and desire that runs beneath a veneer of Southern gentility. The ensemble cast are exceptional and this is a masterful film well worth your time. 9.02/10… Expand

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cineliveJun 24, 2017

Absolutely mesmerizing from start to finish... easily Sofia Coppola's best film so far. Terrific performances from a stellar Kidman, a sympathetic Dunst, and an engaging Farrell propel this sophisticated and quietly intense chamber piece.

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TVJerryJul 5, 2017

This film takes place at a girls' boarding school in Virginia during the Civil War. When they give refuge to a wounded Union soldier (handsome, seductive Colif Farrell), his presence has a provocative effect on the women (including NicoleThis film takes place at a girls' boarding school in Virginia during the Civil War. When they give refuge to a wounded Union soldier (handsome, seductive Colif Farrell), his presence has a provocative effect on the women (including Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst & Elle Fanning). Although the performances are captivating and the interactions enthralling, it's director Sofia Coppola's delicate direction and cinematographer Phillipe Le Sourd gorgeous images that stand out. The pacing may be too genteel for people without patience and the drama never realizes it's emotional fervor. Still, it's restrained world and the drama that develops is quietly compelling. (There was a lot of moss on those Central Virginia trees, something I've never seen and I've been in VA for 50 years.)… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJun 30, 2017

This is an extremely well made film that creates a really engrossing environment with well defined characters. Won't be for everybody like much of Sofia Coppola's films, but I appreciated it. A-

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AGeekNamedBobJul 5, 2017

Sophia Coppola’s six feature film, after the under-talked-about VIRGIN SUICIDES, the over-rated LOST IN TRANSLATION, and the not-seen-by-me THE BLING RING, SOMEWHERE, and MARIE ANTOINETTE, is a gripping slow-burn. Updating the Clint EastwoodSophia Coppola’s six feature film, after the under-talked-about VIRGIN SUICIDES, the over-rated LOST IN TRANSLATION, and the not-seen-by-me THE BLING RING, SOMEWHERE, and MARIE ANTOINETTE, is a gripping slow-burn. Updating the Clint Eastwood vehicle (of which I saw once about 15 years ago), Coppola moves the focus from the injured Union soldier (Colin Farrell) to the Southern women left a decaying school who take care of him. She and DP Philippe LeSourde build a strong sense of atmosphere through shots that feel both claustrophobic and voyeuristic. Many shots are framed through windows, doorways, gates, or with the help of the ancient oak trees that line the South with their looming, oppressing branches and are filled with smoke and visible rays of sunlight. It almost feels like a haunting. By keeping the camera back from the actors, close-ups are rarely used if at all, they create an impressive mise-en-scene that highlights not only the mounting tension but the impressive production and costume designs (perhaps some nominations come the end of the year). Add a minimal score, replaced instead by the constant nature noises of the rural South (I miss the sounds of cicadas in the marshes of my South Carolina days) and the occasional distant cannon blasts, and natural lighting and atmosphere is solidified. This is all in tone with the performances by Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, the aforementioned Colin Farrell, and the other girls at the Seminary are all beautifully understated. The tension and pacing both grow as the film moves along until it nail-bitingly comes to where it must. It’s haunting and fully recommended. A… Expand

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AlexMovie16Jul 12, 2017

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Genre : Drama, Western
Stars : Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, Angourie Rice, Oona Laurence
Release : 2017-06-23
Runtime : 91 min.
Movie Synopsis :
During the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school, young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.… Expand

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beeanadouDec 4, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant name. Leave to audiences the question to think who are the ones that beguiled? The teachers and the students or the runaway solider?… Expand

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netflicJul 17, 2017

It is a remake of a movie originally made in 1971 starring Clint Eastwood.
The movie is a drama set up during the Civil War when a wounded Union soldier gets rescued and then imprisoned in Confederates girl boarding school.
This remake isIt is a remake of a movie originally made in 1971 starring Clint Eastwood.
The movie is a drama set up during the Civil War when a wounded Union soldier gets rescued and then imprisoned in Confederates girl boarding school.

This remake is directed by Sofia Coppola know for "Lost in Translation" and many other movies.

The director once again proved that she is a master of her trade, with good casting, great performances across the board (I cannot miss out Nicole Kidman who shines as Miss Martha, the boarding house head-mistress).
The movie is stylish, artsy and atmospheric, authentic looking.

Overall, very solid film, definitely deserves being seen.… Expand

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LeZeeNov 29, 2017

The lust and the destruction!

I neither read the book, nor seen the original film. It was a small slice of the American civil war. But did not focused on the actual war. A fictional drama that followed an injured soldier who sheltered in aThe lust and the destruction!

I neither read the book, nor seen the original film. It was a small slice of the American civil war. But did not focused on the actual war. A fictional drama that followed an injured soldier who sheltered in a girls school was looked after well by the stayed back teachers and students. While he was recovering, fallen in love with one of the women. But everybody else too had a little crush on him since he's the one man around. That causes a bump, following a twist in the tale, all comes to halt.

A simple and nice drama. Best picks for the roles. But Kristen Dunst did not sync-in with the rest of the girls. Nice clothings too, a perfect recreation of the mid 19th century. I enjoyed it, good for watching at once, but I bet those who watched both the version would go for the old one. Especially for Clint Eastwood. Though Colin Ferrell was not bad in this. Not the best film from Sofia Coppola compared with her others, definitely not worst either.

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sanyrubDec 31, 2017

Great atmosphere, short film (welcome these days) and with a tension that keeps building as events happen. Unexpected outcome for me in the end. Perfectly put together and with a cast that is one of the best of the year, with the alwaysGreat atmosphere, short film (welcome these days) and with a tension that keeps building as events happen. Unexpected outcome for me in the end. Perfectly put together and with a cast that is one of the best of the year, with the always efective Nicole Kidman and also very good pieces by Colin Pharrel and Kristen Dunst. Totally recommendable.… Expand

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John935Jul 3, 2017

I've seen all of Sofia Coppola's films and she is very good at not saying whatever it is she may be saying. Since Somewhere, the influence of Antonioni continues and she's willing to hold a shot/scene for longer than most directors nowadaysI've seen all of Sofia Coppola's films and she is very good at not saying whatever it is she may be saying. Since Somewhere, the influence of Antonioni continues and she's willing to hold a shot/scene for longer than most directors nowadays would dare. I have not seen the Don Siegal version so cannot compare it. Colin Farrell looks well-preserved, until.... Everyone else --the distaff members of the cast-- take part in the funny games exactly the way Sofia C wanted them to and the effect is ultimately and purposefully stylishly vague. Love it or leave it, that is the Sofia C brand.… Expand

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KaptenVideoAug 1, 2017

Over her directing career, Sofia Coppola has won quite a lot of praise, arguably the biggest of which came this year in Cannes where she was announced the best director for „The Beguiled“.
It feels a lot like a political decision – after all,Over her directing career, Sofia Coppola has won quite a lot of praise, arguably the biggest of which came this year in Cannes where she was announced the best director for „The Beguiled“.
It feels a lot like a political decision – after all, it marked the first time in 50 years a woman won the award, and only the second time overall.
„The Beguiled“ doesn’t really feel like her best work for many, including me. Most like "Lost in Translation", I personally was most deeply touched by „Somewhere“. (I know, such a surprising choice.)
But it surely is one of her most crowdpleasing films. Just think of the story and possibilities coming with it. US Civil War, Southern girls’ boarding school. Sheltered young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they tend to his wounds, the household is fast taken over with sexual tension and rivalries… And all this in rich southern gothic like sauce.
Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, „The Beguiled“ is based on Thomas Cullinan novel which has already been brought to screen in 1971, with Clint Eastwood as the male lead. This time, it’s Colin Farrell vs Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning and the others. What could go wrong?
Well… it is not bad. It’s just too short and underdeveloped to be really really good – you know, Cannes winning director worthy. While I really appreciate films being less than two hours for a change, there’s really too much exciting content here to be contained in only 93 minutes.
Thus, the third and final chapter of the story is noticeably weaker than what comes before that. One shouldn’t save time on building atmosphere, characters and relationships when all these are essential to the story.
To Coppola’s credit, she’s still a fine director. By which I mean she’s good technical director: everything feels well composed and thoughtful.
The movie as a whole also feels somewhat less emotionally distanced and dry than her usual, because she’s playing with different genres and manages to offer delicious mix of southern gothic, drama, subtle black comedy, erotic thriller, even horror. And, of course, you can’t have "dry and distanced" in the middle of this lush southern setting.
All this is supported by able cast consisting mostly of women, Farrell in the middle of it all is not the most important player.
It’s much more intriguing to watch all the women circling around him, nobody usually in the forefront, but almost everybody out there to stake a claim. The acting is mostly about nuances and subtlety, so there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had from just watching and witnessing.
I am especially happy for Nicole Kidman doing another good role in a good movie recently (after „Lion“). She’s appeared in so many forgetful and mediocre projects in this century that it’s hard to get excited about her appearing somewhere anymore.
The bigger parts also go to Dunst and Fanning, who are playing to their usual strengths, one shy but heartful, the other one kind of dangerous and lustful. All this works, and works well.
In a way, Sofia Coppola’s movies are like Jim Jarmusch’s. if you can’t invest yourself in her slow moving stories mostly interested in mood rather action or being easily digestible, you can feel bored or underwhelmed soon.
As mentioned above, „The Beguiled“ is somewhat more welcoming than her usual. But as a whole, it feels also uncomplete, or less complete than usual.
But I'm, of course, still happy about having seen it, and Coppola continuing to make movies.… Expand

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sachineldhoDec 24, 2019

The remake couldn't live up to the expectations of the original. The Beguiled (1971) is honestly brutal and intense while its remake is not.

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Be nice to women and they'll be nice to you, cross them and you will have a huge problem in your hands.

That's a lesson well learned in The Beguiled where Sofia Coppola makes the same mistake she made with The Bling Ring and once againBe nice to women and they'll be nice to you, cross them and you will have a huge problem in your hands.

That's a lesson well learned in The Beguiled where Sofia Coppola makes the same mistake she made with The Bling Ring and once again directs a film in which she shows her quality as a filmmaker on front of a weak script.

The film stands out because with the little things offered by the plot, Coppola manages to give a sustained rhythm but unfortunately you realize very soon that the film will only advance on the repetition of situations and in a certain way that aspect becomes a narrative burden because you discover very soon towards where everything is going and what eventually will unleash the conclusion which in my opinion took many points from the film in general.

And you also quickly notice the weakness of the story when it unbelievably limits three actresses like Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning and also turns Colin Farrell into a simple man without any sort of character development.

It was good but nothing out of the ordininary.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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 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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