Blue Beard
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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Richard Mowe
    80
    Breillat directs with her characteristic flair for getting under the skin of her protagonists while taking a particular pleasure examining sisterly bonds and feminist concerns within the context of a fairy tale.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Peter Brunette
    60
    Stylized, pure cinematic retelling of this ancient tale of misogyny will enchant some and bore others.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Leslie Felperin
    70
    This offbeat but compelling take on the tale, arguably the first serial-killer yarn, emphasizes sisterly bonds but still gets to the original story's heart of mysterious darkness with impressive results.
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