Review of Sweetie (1929) by Diana W — 16 Jun 2007

Disturbing but really great study of mental illness and society.

This review of Sweetie (1929) was written by Diana W on 16 Jun 2007.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tom G (847) on 22 Sep 2008

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The first film from Jane Campion and what a romp it is…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 15 Dec 2007

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By Burcu S (167) on 02 Mar 2009

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I'm kind of unsure about this movie, as the first half actually had me about a couple going from beginning of falling in love to the mundane…

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By Richard M (1,299) on 10 Nov 2007

This is my FAVORITE Campion film. I spent the entire film wanting to strangle this woman, and then I am appeased at the end…

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Jane Camion's stunning feature debut is a bold and audacious dark comedy about sexual politics and dysfunctional family relations…

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By Gabe A (122) on 14 Jan 2008

Pre-mainstream Jane Campion is part Mike Leigh and part John Waters. What's not to like…

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By Rock Y (48) on 16 Jul 2007

Another fun Campion film.. very quirky and disturbing…

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