Starring Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning and directed by Sofia Coppola. The story is set during the American Civil War, Farrell plays a Union soldier who is injured and embarks on a girls school to seek help. Once there he begins to seduce the girls into sex and false emotional relationships. As the girls discover one-by-one that they aren’t the only ones that are being romanced by the Farrell’s character, they begin a dangerous game of jealousy and betrayal. You can probably imagine the drama that develops. The Beguiled is compelling and intense. A woman scorned is nothing to scoff at and Farrell’s character learns it the hard way. This film offers gripping moments that will surely leave you gasping.
Bonus Features:
A Shift in Perspective -Filmmakers and cast discuss how this version of The Beguiled is a departure from the novel of the same name and its earlier film adaptation. Screenwriter/director Sofia Coppola describes how the talented cast helped bring her vision to life.
A Southern Style – Discover how costumes, hair, and many other elements came together to create an immersive experience not only for the audience but also for the actors.
The Beguiledis out now on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues. View all posts by Jim Alexander
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