Sofia Coppola’s newest film makes a very special appearance at the New Beverly in advance of its nationwide theatrical release! Based on the novel and 1971 movie of the same name, The Beguiled follows the women of a Southern boarding school during the Civil War and the sexual tensions and dangerous rivalries that emerge when they take in a wounded Union soldier. Featuring an impressive cast including Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and Colin Farrell.
Kim Morgan discusses The Beguiled on the New Beverly blog.
“Nearly every shot here is a visual symphony, all milky sunbeams shot through Spanish moss and white muslin flickering in candlelight.” – Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment Weekly
“The actors pitch their roles perfectly: Kidman’s breathy calm; Farrell’s charm, just hinting at something dark within it; Fanning’s way of prettily arranging herself, showing off Alice’s newfound power; Dunst’s quiet melancholy.” – Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
