Review of Sweetie (1923) by Priyanka B — 12 Oct 2009

A horror film about the self esteem movement...

This review of Sweetie (1923) was written by Priyanka B on 12 Oct 2009.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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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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By Andrew L. Urban (972) for Urban Cinefile (2,850) on 19 Dec 2008

A helter skelter ride through the offbeat life of a suburban Australian family whose youngest daughter is 'abnormal…

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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 Mallory A (263) on 23 May 2009

I love early jane campion and im not afraid to shout from reviews…

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By Chan L (46) on 11 Feb 2008

Campion's style is very interesting, searching into the story, it feels a bit like a novel. Didn't like the story though. I found it cold, disturbing…

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By Lindsay B (329) on 25 Jan 2009

So painfully awkward at times, but worth it to get inside the family…

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By Emmelle I (11) on 22 Jul 2007

Awfully pretentious for a directorial debut. The story is a grab bag of annoying characters and even more frustrating situations…

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By Geneviève C (140) on 12 Apr 2010

WTF?! How is this film a Criterion Collection pick…

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By Patrick G (451) on 19 Mar 2007

A bit on the odd side...i like it when she covers herself in mud and farts in the guy's face…

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By Private U (13,627) on 07 Jun 2007

Beautiful and unique movie by Jane Campion before The Piano (great movie). Must see…

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