The Beguiled
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Movie Reviews of The Beguiled
Movie Review: A Neglected Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
It is regrettable that this movie has been marginalised. The production design at Belle Helene in southeastern Louisiana is superb, the story evocative along psychoanalytic registers, and the performances commanding. Geraldine Page, Mae Mercer, and in fact most of the actors are very strong. Clint Eastwood's libidinous character is in for some surprises when he is carried through the symbolic locked gates of this girls' school in the Civil War Deep South--wounded but predatory, provoker of the most intense ambivalences. Civil War themes, Southern Gothicism, 1960s discourses on race and sexual liberation, and a persistent brooding myth-and-symbol approach evocative of classical Greek tragedy provide a heady and disturbing brew. It is astonishing how obscure this fine film is. If you like this review, you will swoon over the film itself. Bravo, Amazon.Movie Review: Highly Recommended!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just watched this and can't recommend it highly enough. Eastwood is very good in a subdued role, and the film crackles with gothic suspense bordering on horror. The atmosphere is perfect and the cast is top-notch. If you're looking to see Eastwood in a role far and away from Leone or Josey Wales, this is the film to see as it's easily one of his best. Interestingly, this was directed by Don Siegel, the director of Coogan's Bluff and Dirty Harry....a decided departure for him as well. All in all, this is a surprisingly strong film and will stick with you.As for the dvd, the extras are slim, but the transfer is nice and it is anamorphic. This would probably be a hard one to rent, so buy it already!!!
Movie Review: one of eastwood's and siegel's best
Summary: 5 Stars
the beguiled is one of eastwood's and director don siegel's best pairings and the clostest thing clint ever did to a horror movie. i'll say nothing else about that but this civil war gothic thriller will leave you with a chill running up your back. as a yank soldier wounded in battle he finds himself taken in by the girls of a school and being nurseed back to health. clint playes the bad guy here really so before long he is using the women for his own needs. from there well you just have to watch this underrated thriller and see. you will never forget this creepy little thriller i just know you won't. turn down the lights and let the film creep over youMovie Review: CREEPY CLASSIC!
Summary: 5 Stars
Why is this movie never mentioned when people talk about Clint Eastwood movies? This movie is brilliant. I saw this a few years ago. It came on really late one night and i could'nt believe how good it was. The women in this movie are so scary. Guys want be able to sleep next to there girlfriends after watching this. I want spoil it for you. This is a MUST SEE!Movie Review: Great Period Piece
Summary: 5 Stars
Very authentic timeframe depicting the tattered, oppressed Civil War South. Not terribly fast-paced, but life back then was this way. A must for your Clint collection. This 1971 installment from his long career exemplifies his broad acting range. Buy it if you like Clint and his style, and the story is not bad either!