The painting "Fatal Temptation" (reviews of the film are given in this article) is the last work of the director Sofia Coppola. This is a film adaptation of the novel by English writer Thomas Cullinan. The premiere of the tape took place at the Cannes Film Festival. In Russia, the film was released in July 2017.
The Fatal Temptation of Coppola
"Fatal Temptation" (reviews of the film allow you to make a full impression of the picture) - this is the story of the head of the girls' boarding house, which is located in Virginia. Her name is Martha Farnsworth. The action takes place during the Civil War in the United States of America.
Outside, 1864 is a turbulent time for this part of America. There is practically no one left in the guesthouse. Teachers, students and attendants, that is, slaves, left. In the institution there is only a teacher named Edwin Morrow, and with her five young students. Miss Farnsworth, the head of the school, is also present.
Meeting with Corporal
One of Amy's students goes to the forest to pick mushrooms. There she discovers Corporal Army John McBurney. He was badly wounded in the leg, so he left the battlefield. However, now almost completely lost strength and can not move.
The Miss Girls Farnsworth Closed Youth Hostel is a great place to hide from the outside world. Now this young man who needs urgent help is crossing the threshold. The mysterious mansion, where peace and tranquility reigned before, is now captured by the fatal temptation. Will everyone be able to handle it? Or will there be those who succumb to the temptation? The audience will learn about this picture.
Coppola's work
Many expected a fascinating sight from the next work of Sofia Coppola - the painting "Fatal Temptation". In the first reviews of the film, many mentioned that the director had already managed to earn a reputation as a serious and thoughtful professional.
This is the seventh feature film of Sofia Coppola. She made her debut in 1999 with the drama "Virgin Suicides" about five teenage girls who live in a Catholic family with strict customs. Unexpectedly for all, one of the sisters decides to take her own life.
In 2003, Coppola directed the cult melodrama "Translation Difficulties" starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Then there was the biographical drama "Marie Antoinette", the comedy drama "Somewhere", the crime drama "Elite Society", the comedy musical "Very Murray Christmas".
Almost every of her work became a landmark event in the world of cinema, was seen and appreciated at major international film festivals. This tape was not an exception and this is about the pupils of the closed women's boarding school, who in an instant find themselves under the spell of a wounded soldier. Yesterday's diligent girls and teachers are forced to join the struggle for men's attention. The story ends, as often in the Coppola films, tragically.
Original movie
"Fatal Temptation" (reviews of the film will help to understand whether it is worth watching) - not only an adaptation of the famous American novel, but also a remake of the original picture, released in 1971. It was called "Deceived", and directed by its director Don Siegel. Acquainted with the work of Coppola, all viewers involuntarily compare these two tapes. And at least skim over the first one.
In reviews of the movie Fatal Temptation, it is often noted that in the old version of this story, the actors are better chosen. They are more organic and look more natural. Their actions and actions are more logical than in the interpretation of Coppola. The plot of the picture is more thoughtful.
The action in the modern film adaptation develops slowly, but special plot inconsistencies are not noticeable. Moreover, this slowness gives the tape a special charm. Interest in what is happening on the screen does not fade for a minute.
Despite the fact that the color scheme is very uniform, the film was shot very beautifully and professionally. Beauties of South America walk in boiling-white dresses, which are contrasted with a dark-haired corporal in the form of an indefinite color.
Actors
In the film Coppola, the main role is played by Colin Farrell, in the 1971 film adaptation, Clint Eastwood. Both acting deserve respect and the most flattering characteristics.
Farrell managed to create on the screen the image of a smart and insinuating officer of the American army, who is well versed in people, and especially in female characters. He knows very well what kind of thread you need to pull at the moment to guaranteed to achieve your goal. Eastwood's hero is more straightforward and simple.
Teacher Edwin Morrow at Coppola is played by Kirsten Dunst. Many critics, watching "Fatal Temptation", in the reviews of the film note that her heroine is not fully disclosed. There is an understatement. For example, due to the fact that the history of her getting into this guesthouse is unknown. Many viewers criticized Dunst for looking too full in this picture. However, according to experts, that was exactly what the average teacher of the 19th-century American women's boarding school should have looked like. Slenderness then was not in such esteem as now.
High school students
El Fanning played the role of one of the pupils named Alicia. She is the most courageous among the other students, but at the same time she does not differ in quick wit and hard work. At the same time, this small group clearly considers it its informal leader. Alicia is the classic type of girl who always marries well. True, not always for love. Because of what they can be very upset, but only after many years. This, of course, is one of Fanning’s most successful works, noted by all who have seen Fatal Temptation. The essence of the criticism of the film boils down to showing the difficult relationships that prevail in the women's team. Thanks to Fanning and other brilliant actresses Sofia Coppola, this succeeds.
The role of the boss of the guesthouse went to Nicole Kidman. But in the story, it most often remains in the background. This was also not liked by many viewers who felt that the director was unable to fully reveal her talent, potential and capabilities.
At the same time, she soundly played a confident leader, whose authority in the team is unshakable.
Reviews of the movie "Fatal Temptation" (2017)
Obviously, most of all this film will appeal to those who fell in love with Coppola for her debut work - "Virgin Suicides." In this picture, almost the same style is preserved.
Angelic virgins in dresses on the floor strongly resemble sisters from a severe Catholic family, whom the director took off at the very beginning of her career. Even their number coincides. There were five sisters and pupils.
At the same time, both those and others, with external trustworthiness, have real flame raging inside. There are many attributes of true femininity (for example, in the decorations of heroines), but Coppolu is more interested in ceremonies and rituals in which any closed female society engulfs.
Negative reviews
There were also those who categorically did not like Coppola's work. In the reviews and reviews of the movie "Fatal Temptation", they noted that the picture is too lightweight and does not carry almost any meaning.
In addition, many experts noted too long shooting landscapes, which is clearly abused by the director. Many scenes are tightened. Even the most tense look with longing and despondency. The characters themselves are poorly disclosed, the experiences of which we can only guess.