Review of Sweetie (1989) by Joe M — 11 Oct 2007

Jane Campion was at one time turning out to be the John Waters of New Zealand. This film is AWESOME on so many levels.

This review of Sweetie (1989) was written by Joe M on 11 Oct 2007.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tim C (1,157) on 29 Aug 2007

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By John B (4,244) on 31 Oct 2012

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By Luke Buckmaster (275) for The Guardian (2,969) on 04 Aug 2006

Campion offsets what could have been a morose drama with an atmosphere that becomes increasingly, and unnervingly, mystical…

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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 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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Jane Camion's stunning feature debut is a bold and audacious dark comedy about sexual politics and dysfunctional family relations…

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