Review of Sweetie (1989) by Rock Y — 16 Jul 2007

Another fun Campion film.. very quirky and disturbing.

This review of Sweetie (1989) was written by Rock Y on 16 Jul 2007.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Vincent Canby (762) for The New York Times (9,847) on 08 Jul 2000

Sweetie looks like a small movie, and in every measurable way it is, but it possesses remarkable strength and tenacity…

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Sweetie’s brilliance stems from how Campion inventively explores the relationship between inanimate objects and personal memory, Sally Bongers’s…

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

Almost everything I love in film wrapped up in one sweetly delightful movie: 1) the cinematography (my god) it's so unique and creative…

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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 Mallory A (263) on 23 May 2009

I love early jane campion and im not afraid to shout from reviews…

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By Tom G (847) on 22 Sep 2008

Interesting story about a mentally disturbed sister at the center of a family breaking apart…

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

The first film from Jane Campion and what a romp it is…

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By Hal Hinson (447) for Washington Post (9,851) on 02 Dec 2007

In making her first film, Campion has done thrillingly atmospheric work, and in the process, established herself as perhaps the most perversely…

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By Gabe A (122) on 14 Jan 2008

Pre-mainstream Jane Campion is part Mike Leigh and part John Waters. What's not to like…

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By Emmelle I (11) on 22 Jul 2007

Awfully pretentious for a directorial debut. The story is a grab bag of annoying characters and even more frustrating situations…

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