Review of Sweet Dreams (1985) by Rod E — 04 Mar 2013

Excellent film on the life of Patsy Cline. Jessica Lange embodies the late singer effortlessly.

This review of Sweet Dreams (1985) was written by Rod E on 04 Mar 2013.

Sweet Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kelly P (513) on 02 Sep 2007

One of my favorites as a kid. And it hasn't been done before...there was only one Patsy Cline…

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By Fil A (168) on 20 Aug 2007

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By Timeen * (296) on 04 Jun 2008

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Though compelling, well crafted, and well acted, SWEET DREAMS will probably be a disappointment for Patsy Cline fans…

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Patsy Cline gets a rambunctious bio-pic with Lange lyp-synching to Patsy's originl songs…

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By Variety Staff (1,156) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Mar 2009

Clearly the coal miner's daughter's cousin by both birthright and ambition, Sweet Dreams upholds the family honor quite well…

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Sweet Dreams delivers a rare uplifting story from a country that has seen more than its share of brutality and heartache…

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Sweet Dreams sits squarely on Jessica Lange's shoulders - and she responds with a mesmerizing turn as legendary country singer Patsy Cline…

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The most memorable thing about Sweet Dreams is that it allows us to experience the resilience, the capacity for happiness these women retain…

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