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Guinevere
Guinevere

Guinevere

September 12, 1999· 1h 44m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.7

A young girl from an affluent family rebels and becomes involved with a much older photographer.

Critics Sentiment

Critics5.7
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15 reviews·Last updated 2mo ago
Peak Moment

Deborah confronts Connie in brutal scene at loft

7.8at 1h 07m
Lowest Moment

Connie kicks Harper out at downtrodden LA hotel

4.0at 1h 28m
Biggest Swing

The dramatic leap from the brutal mother confrontation scene (7.8) to Harper's problematic return to Connie (5.0), showing the film's most jarring tonal shift.

Critics found 'Guinevere' to be a technically accomplished but emotionally uneven film that explores problematic power dynamics in a May-December relationship. While Jean Smart's confrontation scene was universally praised and the performances were generally appreciated, many reviewers felt the film shied away from its harder edges and fell into cliche. The overall reception was mixed, with critics recognizing the film's artistic ambitions but finding the execution lacking in authenticity and emotional depth.

15 reviews analyzed|Sources: Critic_blog, Imdb
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Harper Sloane trapped in her snobbish lawyer family
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Harper meets photographer Connie Fitzpatrick at sister's wedding
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Connie instructs Harper in photography and artistic creation
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Harper discovers Connie's history with other young women
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Deborah confronts Connie in brutal scene at loft⬆ Peak moment
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Harper returns to Connie despite her mother's warnings
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Connie kicks Harper out at downtrodden LA hotel⬇ Lowest moment
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Harper visits dying Connie and describes his heaven concept
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