Review of Swerve (2012) by Wiebke K — 05 Dec 2013

Why does Colin have to go through all the troubles?

This review of Swerve (2012) was written by Wiebke K on 05 Dec 2013.

Swerve has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee R (434) on 13 Sep 2012

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By Erin Free (200) for FILMINK (Australia) (1,405) on 05 Jun 2012

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By Daniel Eagan (552) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 05 Dec 2013

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By Karl G (223) on 11 Nov 2012

Really good as it goes! Twists and turns no end! Best Aussie film I've seen I think…

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for Village Voice (8,525) on 03 Dec 2013

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By Deb K (207) on 24 Aug 2012

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By Solidity Q (173) on 30 Nov 2015

Reasonable film but lost me towards the end with the twist. Not one I would bother watching again…

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As it zigs and zags, its plot unravels rather than tightens, and its curveball of an ending is bound to leave audiences feeling as double-crossed…

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