Review of Sweet Movie (1974) by Andy P — 05 Jul 2008

Plotless, nonsensical, and absolutely depraved. I loved it!

This review of Sweet Movie (1974) was written by Andy P on 05 Jul 2008.

Sweet Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mark C (1,395) on 27 Oct 2008

Once you get past the abundance of sex (never tasteless, actually rather tasty - see: chocolate scene), you can begin to feel comfortable with…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 18 Oct 2008

This movie has the unique ability to offend everyone. A simple review can't adequately describe it. It is still banned in the U.K…

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By Guilherme J (132) on 02 Apr 2018

Eu não sei o que pensar sobre esse filme. Mas eu acho que não gostei…

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By Walter M (1,360) on 06 Aug 2015

Sweet Movie is a scattershot and surreal satirical film that throughout makes a valid point that sex really isn't that big a deal and certainly…

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By Paul K (987) on 13 Dec 2008

Sometimes uncomfortable viewing, even compared to Salo etc…

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By Julie K (348) on 24 Oct 2009

Which movie is more fucked up? this, Suicide Club, Salo, Gummo, or the 9-minute rape scene in Irreversible…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 06 Sep 2009

May someone explain the point of this film? Why did the sexually liberated woman have to be a psychotic and pedophilic murderer…

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By Randy P (605) on 10 Apr 2014

Okay, this is my least favorite Criterion release. I've seen worse movies, no doubt, but I just couldn't get into this one…

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