Review of Sweetie (1929) by Chris W — 23 Nov 2008

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A film about fatalism and its limits.

This review of Sweetie (1929) was written by Chris W on 23 Nov 2008.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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

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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 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 Amanda S (629) on 05 Jul 2008

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