The Seagull

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: May 11, 2018

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 23 Ratings

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TVJerryJul 2, 2018

I've never been a big fan of Chekhov, but this film adaptation (somewhat trimmed) does an nice job of making him enjoyable. It's set in the 1800s Russian countryside, where a famous actress comes to visit her brother. The cast (headlined byI've never been a big fan of Chekhov, but this film adaptation (somewhat trimmed) does an nice job of making him enjoyable. It's set in the 1800s Russian countryside, where a famous actress comes to visit her brother. The cast (headlined by Annette Bening, who's deliciously self-involved and imperious) is full of fine actors doing wonderful work. Everyone relishes their characters' exquisite misery and romantic frustrations. Interestingly, Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle were just paired up in "On Chesil Beach." A few glimpses of humor manage to shine thru the drama. Even with the dialogue trimmed from the play, there are some scenes that move slowly. Still, the overall style and first-rate performances create a nice little screen version of the classic.… Expand

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AugustKellerJun 4, 2018

Drama abounds as The Seagull navigates a journey of romantic entanglement. Set in late nineteenth century Russia, this film follows a cast full of characters experiencing unrequited love. Exquisitely produced and scored, The Seagull does allDrama abounds as The Seagull navigates a journey of romantic entanglement. Set in late nineteenth century Russia, this film follows a cast full of characters experiencing unrequited love. Exquisitely produced and scored, The Seagull does all it can to surround viewers with its elegant world. Unfortunately, the many proficiencies of this movie are limited by a key weakness: emotional connection.

Ultimately, it is difficult to truly care about the characters in The Seagull because they aren’t fully likable, developed or interesting. Through monotone writing, acting & direction, their bonds to the audience are superficial. Perhaps we are supposed to find some characters unrelatable but, when the entire crux is the drama between them, it leaves me wondering why I should care about the film as a whole. The Seagull is undoubtedly a well made film that displays the perils of romance but also lacks the pop to be universally memorable.

Writing: 6/10
Direction: 6/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 7/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 8/10
Effects: 7/10

Overall Score: 7.2/10

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