Review of Sweetie (1923) by Chris W — 23 Nov 2008

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A film about fatalism and its limits.

This review of Sweetie (1923) was written by Chris W on 23 Nov 2008.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Oscar-Ocelotl A (3) on 02 Dec 2007

Bizarre and beautiful film replete with irritating sisters, out-of-touch fathers, fiancee stealing, and all-around familial disfunction…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 23 Sep 2007

Jane Campion's feature debut is a sometimes gripping, sometimes funny, and sometimes maddening portrait of a family that cannot deal with their…

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By Adam T (636) on 28 Nov 2013

If there were more stars, I would give it ... more stars! Most original movie I've ever seen…

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By Mitchell W (140) on 10 Feb 2008

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By Michael O (1,073) on 15 Feb 2009

SWEETIE, from the first scene, plays ecstatically like a droll pop art exercise in cahoots with the bold, funny, painful, maniacal, and turly…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 15 Dec 2007

Strange, confusing, sad, and rather disturbing with moments of tenderness and humor…

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By Richard M (1,299) on 10 Nov 2007

This is my FAVORITE Campion film. I spent the entire film wanting to strangle this woman, and then I am appeased at the end…

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By Private U (13,627) on 07 Jun 2007

Beautiful and unique movie by Jane Campion before The Piano (great movie). Must see…

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By Chan L (46) on 11 Feb 2008

Campion's style is very interesting, searching into the story, it feels a bit like a novel. Didn't like the story though. I found it cold, disturbing…

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By Diana W (351) on 16 Jun 2007

Disturbing but really great study of mental illness and society…

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