The Beguiled

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Released Jun 30, 2017

1 hr. 34 min.

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Cpl. John McBurney is an injured Union soldier who finds himself on the run as a deserter during the Civil War. He seeks refuge at an all-female Southern boarding school where the teachers and students seem more than willing to help. Soon, sexual tensions lead to dangerous rivalries as the women tend to his wounded leg while offering him comfort and companionship.

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Critics Consensus

The Beguiled adds just enough extra depth to its source material to set itself apart, and director Sofia Coppola's restrained touch is enlivened by strong performances from the cast.

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Jordan B

The solid acting from the excellent cast assembled for this film is unable to save it from itself. There is a clear line of ridiculousness that is crossed, despite the naivete of both the characters and the time period. There are moments where you can't help but think to yourself 'Really? She's obviously smart, but she's so desperate for love that she's falling for this nonsense?'.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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mogan d

Horribly boring story.. it had so much potential too... I dont understand the hype with Sophia Coppola

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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T.W. B

A subpar remake what can you expect from a rich playgirl who bought her way into Hollywood

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Desi a

such a good movie!!!! <3

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Tera K

The original 1971 version of this film was great and can't be remade in my opinion, but I still entered this experience with a clean slate and I'm sorry to say that I was unimpressed. Sofia Coppola is capable of beautiful work ("Marie Antoinette" and "The Virgin Suicides"), however this film was so dark and lit so poorly that I could not tell what was going on no matter how I adjusted my TV. I thought it was just me at first, then I read other reviews saying the same thing and I can't believe it was even approved. I don't like to leave negative reviews, but the people involved need to do better because a film lit this poorly is unacceptable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/13/23

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Gareth v

The trademark Sofia Coppola production values are there, but some of acting is a letdown as is the story at times.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/21/23

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Sofia Coppola

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Colin Farrell

John McBurney

Nicole Kidman

Martha Farnsworth

Kirsten Dunst

Edwina Dabney

Elle Fanning

Alicia

Oona Laurence

Amy

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Raphael Abraham

Financial Times

Coppola has inverted the old order of sexploitation and Farrell has been reduced to a sex object. He just looks like a very happy one.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 11, 2017

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The Beguiled is well worth seeing but it's also just as worthy of being taken to task for its shortcomings.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 22, 2017

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Valerie Complex

Odyssey

The Beguiled has a strong story to tell. Unfortunately, it's too wrapped up in Sofia Coppola's naïveté and hubris to be anything more.

Rated: C-

Jul 18, 2017

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Methodically and dastardly, the film wishes to seduce us with a heightened intrigue of challenged sexual repression.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2024

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Benedict Seal

Vague Visages

The Beguiled plays out exactly as one might expect and never really stretches beyond its contained premise. That being said, Coppola makes full use of the scenario in terms of feminist commentary and critique, and the film looks genuinely stunning.

Dec 5, 2023

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

It’s the sort of movie you let wash over you.

May 12, 2023

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Synopsis

Cpl. John McBurney is an injured Union soldier who finds himself on the run as a deserter during the Civil War. He seeks refuge at an all-female Southern boarding school where the teachers and students seem more than willing to help. Soon, sexual tensions lead to dangerous rivalries as the women tend to his wounded leg while offering him comfort and companionship.

Director: Sofia Coppola
Executive Producer: Robert Ortiz, Fred Roos, Anne Ross
Screenwriter: Albert Maltz, Sofia Coppola
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: American Zoetrope
Rating: R (Some Sexuality)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.5M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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