Release: 2023-12-07
Runtime: 1h 11m (71 minutes)
Yeong-tak and Ha-na are stepsiblings who live with the support of their divorced adoptive parents. The two begin taking individual private lessons for their respective careers. Yeong-tak secretly gives his acting teacher Na-ri sleeping pills to covet her body, while Ha-na is busy seducing her physical education teacher Han-cheol. Meanwhile, Na-ri and Han-cheol run into each other at the stepsiblings' house, fall in love at first sight, and seek revenge on the two who offended them.
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Genres: Drama, Romance
Cast: Han Seo-ah, Woo Yeol, Ga Won, more
Yeong-tak and Ha-na are stepsiblings who live with the support of their divorced adoptive parents. The two begin taking individual private lessons for their respective careers. Yeong-tak secretly gives his acting teacher Na-ri sleeping pills to covet her body, while Ha-na is busy seducing her physical education teacher Han-cheol. Meanwhile, Na-ri and Han-cheol run into each other at the stepsiblings' house, fall in love at first sight, and seek revenge on the two who offended them.
The Tutor is a psychological thriller that premiered in theaters on 24 March 2023. Directed by Jordan Ross and written by Ryan King, this film features a talented cast, including Garrett Hedlund, Noah Schnapp, Victoria Justice, and Jonny Weston.
The storyline centers around Ethan Campbell, portrayed by Garrett Hedlund, who is a professional tutor. After taking a job at a secluded mansion, he realizes that his new student, Jackson, played by Noah Schnapp, has some troubling obsessions. This dynamic creates a tense atmosphere as Ethan struggles to keep his own dark secrets hidden while dealing with Jackson's alarming behavior.
Filming for The Tutor took place in Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia, in 2022. The film is produced by Guns at Dawn and distributed by Vertical Entertainment. It runs for a total of 92 minutes.
Despite its intriguing premise, The Tutor received largely negative feedback from critics. According to Rotten Tomatoes, only 18% of reviews were positive, indicating that many viewers found the film lacking. Critics mentioned a plethora of plot holes and suggested that the movie could have benefited from better storytelling techniques. The film holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 on the site.
Some reviews highlighted that although the film captures the essence of a popcorn thriller, it struggles with logic flaws. While Julian Roman from MovieWeb noted that the story kept viewers engaged until its surprising finale, Jon Mendelsohn from Comic Book Resources described the film as "mildly entertaining" but overly complicated with twists. On a more positive note, Keith Garlington from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette found aspects of the film enjoyable for those willing to overlook its flaws.
Fans of the genre might still find elements to appreciate, but overall, The Tutor seems to fall short of expectations. It offers a mix of suspense and drama, but the execution may leave viewers wanting more.
For those interested, The Tutor became available on Netflix on 8 July 2023, allowing a wider audience to experience this unique tale of obsession and intrigue.
