The Grand Seduction

Name: The Grand Seduction
Genre: Comedy
Released: May 30, 2014
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Anna Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson, Gordon Pinsent, Liane Balaban, Rhonda Rodgers

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Entertainment One | Release Date: May 30, 2014 | PG-13

Starring: Anna Hopkins, Brendan Gleeson, Gordon Pinsent, Liane Balaban, Rhonda Rodgers, Taylor Kitsch

Summary: Tickle Cove, a small fishing village, must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis (Taylor Kitsch) lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, actingTickle Cove, a small fishing village, must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis (Taylor Kitsch) lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French (Brendan Gleeson) has no choice but to pull out all the stops. [Entertainment One]… Expand

Director: Don McKellar

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 113 min

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Neil Genzlinger

May 29, 2014

It’s adorable. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Jun 19, 2014

Thanks to its cast, The Grand Seduction turns out to be, if not exactly groundbreaking, at least agreeable, comfortable fun. Read full review

The Playlist Nikola Grozdanovic

Jun 3, 2014

The Grand Seduction reeks of a pleasantness that makes for a very soothing watch. The lack of character depth and the contrived plot won’t be placing it near any top ten lists, but there are far worse ways to spend two hours in a theatre these days. Read full review

Matthew Kassel

May 28, 2014

In the small-town-conspiring-on-a-big-lie genre, The Grand Seduction doesn’t get near the mastery of 1998’s "Waking Ned Devine," but the shots of the village in Newfoundland, where it was filmed, are beautiful, and the local accents are convincing. Read full review

Scott Tobias

May 28, 2014

With just a couple of strong casting choices and a winsome tone, an old formula can still work, and The Grand Seduction comes out of the lab with a disarming readiness to please. Read full review

Steven Rea

Jun 13, 2014

In Don McKellar's remake of "Seducing Doctor Lewis", a 2003 French-Canadian comedy, the charm feels force-fed. Read full review

Alan Jones

May 23, 2014

Like many films that contrast the simplicity of a rural community against the confusion of city life, The Grand Seduction exhibits a patriarchal, xenophobic attitude. Read full review

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jrhale62

Jul 19, 2014

WOW. What a sleeper. Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Great acting and storyline. Must see! Love the point the movie makes about the people in the community want to get off government well fare and work!

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DawdlingPoet

Sep 6, 2022

I thought this was a lovely film - I liked the traditional music played, the silly (almost slightly farcical) storyline and the characters. There's plenty of heart and a nice feel of a close knitted community portrayed, quirky characters et al. I should say that, as the title may hint at,I thought this was a lovely film - I liked the traditional music played, the silly (almost slightly farcical) storyline and the characters. There's plenty of heart and a nice feel of a close knitted community portrayed, quirky characters et al. I should say that, as the title may hint at, there are some somewhat saucy moments in this film but nothing overly raunchy I guess...still, it deserves the 12 rating I suppose. It is a little cheesy maybe but that isn't always a purely bad thing. I enjoyed this film and I'd recommend it to others, yes.… Expand

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LowbrowCinema

Jun 2, 2014

THE GRAND SEDUCTION is far too big and awkward a title for this charming small film from Canada. All around adorable with a cast to match. THE GRAND SEDUCTION breaks no new ground but totally delights with a winning tale of a small harbor in need of some help to get back on its feet. Lovely.

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Brent_Marchant

Jun 13, 2014

A fun, if somewhat improbable yarn that's endearing and full of gentle humor, in many ways reminiscent of films like "Local Hero" and the TV series "Northern Exposure" (with a Canadian twist). As long as you're willing to suspend belief on a few key plot points, this is an enjoyable fableA fun, if somewhat improbable yarn that's endearing and full of gentle humor, in many ways reminiscent of films like "Local Hero" and the TV series "Northern Exposure" (with a Canadian twist). As long as you're willing to suspend belief on a few key plot points, this is an enjoyable fable full of charm, magic and beautiful scenery.… Expand

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