The Grand Seduction

2014

The Grand Seduction

Critics Consensus

The Grand Seduction can't quite live up to the classic dramedies it seems to consciously evoke, but ambles sweetly enough to charm viewers in its own right.

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Total Count: 68

66%

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User Ratings: 6,101

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Movie Info

A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor's time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction. (c)eOne

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Cast

Brendan Gleeson
as Murray French
Taylor Kitsch
as Dr. Paul Lewis
Gordon Pinsent
as Simon
Mark Critch
as Henry Tilly
Liane Balaban
as Kathleen
Anna Hopkins
as Helen
Matt Watts
as Frank Dalton
Pete Soucy
as Bob Mahoney
Margaret Killingbeck
as Ellie
Mary Walsh
as Vera
Sarah Tilly
as Miriam Mahoney
Cathy Jones
as Barbara French
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Critic Reviews for The Grand Seduction

All Critics (68) | Top Critics (24)

  • The remake never manages to drum up much excitement for its sleepy hamlet rousing or for its characters, finally filled with purpose.

    Dec 23, 2014 | Full Review…

    Martin Tsai

    Los Angeles Times
    Top Critic

  • The filmmakers hope for a fable-like charm rather than gritty credibility, but the whole thing feels as cynical as the villagers' convoluted mission.

    Aug 29, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Dave Calhoun

    Time Out
    Top Critic

  • It's a bit of a soppy, sappy film that wastes Gleeson's talent and incidentally appears to imply that bribing oil-company executives is a victimless crime.

    Aug 28, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Peter Bradshaw

    Guardian
    Top Critic

  • Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch doggy-paddle awkwardly through this lacklustre fishing village comedy.

    Aug 28, 2014 | Rating: 2/5

    Sophie Monks Kaufman

    Little White Lies
    Top Critic

  • Thanks to its cast, "The Grand Seduction" turns out to be, if not exactly groundbreaking, at least agreeable, comfortable fun.

    Jun 19, 2014 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

    Bill Goodykoontz

    Arizona Republic
    Top Critic

  • It's all very sweet. And a big stretch.

    Jun 13, 2014 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…

    Tom Long

    Detroit News
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for The Grand Seduction

  • Sep 06, 2015
    one of those nice stories that has great characters and a great setting. it's funny that a film with two great actors failed to find a bigger audience besides the opinionated critics. They clearly missed the boat on this one. underrated and enjoyable film
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Sep 23, 2014
    One of the most enjoyable and heartfelt movies of the year. A touching, sweet, charming and very funny film. It's ground-breaking and comforting fun from start to finish. A beautiful movie filled with great characters, a gorgeous landscape and lots of love to go around. One of Canada's best imports in sometime. A blissful and engaging comedy that will have you laughing and loving every minute of it. The cast is brilliant. Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson are magnificent, they have wonderful chemistry together. Gordon Pinsent is a hoot. Director, Don McKellar crafts a wonderfully compelling and well-characterized movie. A great time no questions asked. I loved it.
    Al S Super Reviewer
  • Jul 18, 2014
    How is it possible that I saw this on DVD before I saw it in a theater yesterday? the mysteries of distribution. WONDERFUL movie. I can't imagine anyone not loving it.
    Bathsheba M Super Reviewer
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