Beguile

beguile







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[bi-gahyl]



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–verb (used with object)

1. to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude. 

2. to take away from by cheating or deceiving (usually fol. by of): 



to be beguiled [of] money.  



3. to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the [tourist]. 

4. to pass (time) pleasantly: 



beguiling the [long afternoon] with a good book.  



—Synonyms 

1. deceive, cheat. 3. amuse, entertain.





　

As a result, the focus in Laurence Boswell's production is very much on the performances. Hayden Christensen, looking like a taller Martin Amis, exhibits a fine rangy sulkiness as Dennis. Jake Gyllenhaal as Warren is naturally comic and engagingly defenceless. And Anna Paquin as Jessica combines prim formality of speech with an argumentative sexual ardour. All three are highly talented, instantly beguiling [young actors] even if Lonergan's study of subsidised social rebels leaves you wanting more.





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