Review of The Beguiled (2017) by Jess_Hill — 15 Jul 2017
Coppola has brought a sublime American Gothic story to the screen in this polished and unnerving film. With stunning cinematography and a sparse score, with mostly ambient sound enhancing the tension as the storyline unfolds, this is a careful and subtle exploration of the cloying shadow of the American Civil War for the women left behind during the conflict, as well as a commentary on the deep undercurrent of jealousy and desire that runs beneath a veneer of Southern gentility.
The ensemble cast are exceptional and this is a masterful film well worth your time. 9.
This review of The Beguiled (2017) was written by Jess_Hill on 15 Jul 2017.
The Beguiled has generally received positive reviews.
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