Rotten
The remake never manages to drum up much excitement for its sleepy hamlet rousing or for its characters, finally filled with purpose.
Martin Tsai, Los Angeles Times
The Grand Seduction
The small town of Tickle Cove needed a doctor. What they got was a miracle.
2014 · 1h 52m · PG-13
Comedy
Directed by
Don McKellar
Overview
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
60%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The filmmakers hope for a fable-like charm rather than gritty credibility, but the whole thing feels as cynical as the villagers' convoluted mission.
Dave Calhoun, Time Out
Fresh
Thanks to its cast, "The Grand Seduction" turns out to be, if not exactly groundbreaking, at least agreeable, comfortable fun.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
Rotten
It's all very sweet. And a big stretch.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Rotten
Loved Local Hero? Charmed by Waking Ned Devine? Then go watch Local Hero and Waking Ned Devine.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
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