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Oct 23, 2019 · Ultimately, Sweetheart is an excellent, lean and mean creature feature that proves Dillard's resourcefulness as a filmmaker and eye for making monster magic.
Movie Review. Sweetheart is a very interesting take on a few different pre-established movie concepts. And for what it's worth, it's one of the few movies with an actually cool sea monster.
Jan 2, 2020 · Sweetheart isn’t a typical direct to video horror film full of jump scares and cheap thrills: it’s a monster feature that’s also a survivalist tale. The movie follows a young black heroine...
Dec 29, 2019 · Sweetheart is a cleverly directed film that makes the most a modest budget with resourceful staging and one heck of a leading performance from Clemons, but it also features a stunning...
- Does Jenn Get Off The Island in Sweetheart?
- Sweetheart's Creature Explained
- The Real Meaning Behind Netflix's Sweetheart
Jenn's first attempt at escape is botched by Lucas and Mia, who insist there's no danger, and state that they're too tired of traveling after being lost at sea for many days. Jenn, who has experienced many nights with the creature, knows that they are wrong and decides to take the raft for herself. Mia and Lucas overpower her and knock her unconsci...
The creature in Sweetheart is a unique monster that lives primarily in water, but can walk on land. In the beginning, it is shown through trees and other native greenery to the island. Once a better look is given, it's clear that the creature is very tall - Jenn describes it as "taller than any man" she's seen. It also is very strong, which it prov...
While Sweetheart is undoubtedly a creature feature, there are subtle messages of class division, misogyny, and white privilege in the scenes where Jenn interacts with Mia and Lucas. At first, Jenn is delighted to see them, but it quickly turns sour when she attempts to explain to them about the creature and neither one believes her. Jenn is shut do...
Feb 9, 2023 · AJ, the moody protagonist of the British coming-of-age film “Sweetheart,” exudes an angst that is recognizable to any person who has lived through adolescence. When she is dragged by her ...
Carried by Kiersey Clemons' performance, Sweetheart balances smart subtext and social commentary against effective genre thrills. Read Critics Reviews
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