Review of Sweetwater (2012) by Paul N — 07 Feb 2016

Solid and worthwhile western (aren't most of 'em).

This review of Sweetwater (2012) was written by Paul N on 07 Feb 2016.

Sweetwater has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Barbara Vandenburgh (315) for Arizona Republic (3,909) on 09 Oct 2013

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By Ola G (527) on 09 Apr 2014

A mess that wanders around weirdly for an hour and then becomes a mix of spit on your grave and a western…

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By Jens S (711) on 14 Jul 2014

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By Travis H (484) on 13 Dec 2013

The Miller brother put a stylised and even exaggerated spin on the all too often seen formula of the revenge film…

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This oater with shades of Weird West comic books has a plot too easy to foretell and a thrill level that dips with the rising of the body count…

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By Constantine S (35) on 27 Nov 2013

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