Review of The Beguiled (2017) by Jon C — 01 Jul 2017

While atmospherically on target, this tedious snoozer never engages, leaving viewers waiting for an ending that takes far too long to come, even in an offering with a scant runtime of 94 minutes. Half-baked performances that could have been phoned in, underscored by virtually nonexistent Southern accents, make for a cast of confederate belles who look bored, disinterested, even robotic at times.

The sinister, macabre suspense depicted in the preview make the film appear more captivating than it is, a genuine disappointment to be sure. So watch the trailer instead of the theatrical release for this one, and you'll see a better movie.