Review of Sweet Dreams (2012) 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 (2012) was written by Rod E on 04 Mar 2013.

Sweet Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tyler J (417) on 11 Nov 2007

Jessica Lang and Ed Harris are both great in this. Love the choons…

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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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By Christopher H (1,747) on 24 Nov 2011

Since this true movie made it's debut, I rented and loved it, purchased the v.h.s. and now own d.v.d. Love Jessica Lang's performance…

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By Shiela E (218) on 08 Aug 2011

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By Jeremy N (321) on 20 Jul 2008

Doesn't do any justice to it's subject while mercilessly straining to cash in on the success of the infinitely better Coal Miner's Daughter…

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By Angieeeeeeee... (10) on 26 Sep 2008

GREAT movie on Patsy Cline's Life. I wish she were still alive. She could sing almost as good as Mariah Carey! ;-)…

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By Aaron D (625) on 10 Jan 2008

This was filmed partly in my hometown and the surrounding areas (Martinsburg, WV; the name which appears in the last part of the closing credits)…

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By J.j. J (137) on 30 Apr 2007

Wonderful movie,sad how it ends but it sure is a great movie about a terrific singer.I love her music and this movie about is great…

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By Fil A (168) on 20 Aug 2007

Not another movie about a poor southern girl turned singing sensation. It was already done and they called it coal miner's daughter…

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By Diana M (238) on 10 Jun 2007

I love this movie! Everything that makes this movie what it is, they did a fantastic job…

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