Review of Sweetie (1989) by Cory T — 24 Sep 2008

Too annoying, disturbing and ultimately pretentious for its own good.

This review of Sweetie (1989) was written by Cory T on 24 Sep 2008.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Oscar-Ocelotl A (3) on 02 Dec 2007

Bizarre and beautiful film replete with irritating sisters, out-of-touch fathers, fiancee stealing, and all-around familial disfunction…

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By Ryan K (1,614) on 27 Mar 2011

The feature debut of Jane Campion is to be admired and shows off her ability to take two completely different tones and mash them together…

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By Hal Hinson (447) for Washington Post (9,851) on 02 Dec 2007

In making her first film, Campion has done thrillingly atmospheric work, and in the process, established herself as perhaps the most perversely…

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By John B (4,244) on 31 Oct 2012

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By Becca D (191) on 06 Aug 2010

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By Joey T (282) on 17 Aug 2012

What a great debut feature film from Jane Campion…

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By Emanuel Levy (2,948) for EmanuelLevy.Com (2,771) on 27 Dec 2011

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 Rock Y (48) on 16 Jul 2007

Another fun Campion film.. very quirky and disturbing…

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By Adam T (636) on 28 Nov 2013

If there were more stars, I would give it ... more stars! Most original movie I've ever seen…

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By Michael W. Phillips, Jr. (528) for Goatdog's Movies (527) on 28 Feb 2002

A sometimes gripping, sometimes funny, and sometimes maddening portrait of a family that cannot deal with their internal problems…

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