"The Great Seduction" (2023) Movie on Netflix. Review: The power of closeness, a well-written script, and, above all, the passion of a team committed to making good cinema

“The Great Seduction” is a movie directed by Celso R. García and stars Memo Villegas, Pierre Louis, Yalitza Aparicio, and Mercedes Hernández.

Santa María was once a small fishing village, home to 120 people. It served as an oasis for the local fishermen. However, times have changed, and now the village struggles with unemployment and a lack of fish. Its residents rely on government subsidies to get by.

But everything takes a turn when a packaging company expresses interest in establishing a branch in the village. The only requirement is that there must be a doctor available for the community. In order to meet this requirement, the villagers come up with a plan to “seduce” a doctor into staying.

Review of “The Great Seduction”

“The Great Seduction” is a delightful film that is well-crafted and carries a relaxed and charming tone. It feels like a spin-off of “Northern Exposure” with its special charisma, family-like atmosphere, and sense of community.

It is a warm and pleasant movie that constantly seeks to be alongside the characters, justifying their actions and making them endearing, charming, and tender through its script.

While it has its touch of sadness, the film does not dwell on it. “The Great Seduction” aims to be a light-hearted comedy, a sentimental and traditional portrayal rather than a social drama.

Technically, the film is well-executed, given its limited resources. It does not aim to become a blockbuster or anything similar, and the movie acknowledges this fact while playing its cards right.

Our Opinion

“The Great Seduction” is a charming film about a small community that strives to survive through the power of closeness, a well-written script, and, above all, the passion of a team committed to making good cinema. Throughout the movie, it consistently stands by the side of its characters.