Review of The Sugarland Express (1974) by Freeridearts — 20 Apr 2023

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This review of The Sugarland Express (1974) was written by Freeridearts on 20 Apr 2023.

The Sugarland Express has generally received positive reviews.

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Steven Spielberg's theatrical debut. This was his first Big budget Hollywood movie produced by Plant of the Apes Producer, Richard Zanuck…

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By Serge L (642) on 23 Dec 2016

Rented this one on Spielberg's and and Goldie Hawn. Now I realise that I've seen it a long time ago on tv. Or bits of it…

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By Bob W (910) on 18 Jul 2014

Goldie Hawn was absolutely amazing in this film. Very emotional and raw. Great directorial debut for Steven Spielberg…

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By Miguel A (296) on 29 Dec 2014

Não é inteiramente justo que Sugarland Express seja tantas vezes esquecido na avaliação de Steven Spielberg, até porque várias das suas…

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The pace falters near the end, but overall this is a brilliantly calculated audience pleaser…

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By Adam W (1,422) on 18 Jul 2014

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