Review of The Beguiled (2017) by Tony L — 10 Oct 2017

Nothing more than watchable queue filler.

This review of The Beguiled (2017) was written by Tony L on 10 Oct 2017.

The Beguiled has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ben C (1,824) on 10 Aug 2018

It's not very good only because of the director. But it's Sofia Coppola, so, who am I to judge…

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