Review of The Beguiled (2017) by Tvjerry — 04 Jul 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 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.
This review of The Beguiled (2017) was written by Tvjerry on 04 Jul 2017.
The Beguiled has generally received positive reviews.
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