Review of The Beguiled (2017) by Chris F — 15 Oct 2017
The Beguiled is a well made film with good performances that unfortunately suffers from a dull pace. The cast was very good in the film. Nicole Kidman, Kristen Dunst, Elle Fanning, and Colin Farrell were all good in their roles.
The film has nice production design and looks well to the eye. Unfortunately, the film is incredibly slow. I was bored for most of its short runtime. And by the time the film gets exciting, it ends. The film has moments, but unfortunately they don't add up.
Overall, I'd recommend this film based on a filmmaking perspective. The film is beautifully shot and was great performances. While it succeeds on a technical level, it fails on an entertainment level.
The plot was dull, and sadly disengaging. I was disappointed, and I know this review sounds like I hated the film, but I didn't. It wasn't what the trailers made it look like to be.
This review of The Beguiled (2017) was written by Chris F on 15 Oct 2017.
The Beguiled has generally received positive reviews.
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