Review of Sugar (2008) by Gabe S — 04 Sep 2010

One of the most realistic movie about sports...Recommended!

This review of Sugar (2008) was written by Gabe S on 04 Sep 2010.

Sugar has generally received very positive reviews.

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The camera is on Sugar the whole time, but the faux-documentary approach keeps him out of reach in all the ways that really matter…

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