Sweetwater (1988)

Sweetwater (1988). 1h 55m

“I watched Sweetwater in the cinema back in 1988 and the way I remember it it was a really terrible movie. However, with the filmu0026#39;s re-release on blu-ray and the positive comments it has received from some persons, I decided to give it another chance. And I can admit that my initial rating of 0.5 stars may have been a bit harsh. There are some redeeming qualities to the film, such as the scenography and the overall atmosphere of impending doom. Additionally, the movie features a fair share of talented actors who deliver decent performances. On the flip side, lead actor Bentein Baardsonu0026#39;s performance leaves much to be desired, often appearing as if heu0026#39;s perpetually striking a pose for an 80s album cover. The film actually offers plenty of material that could have been used to create a cool 80s music video. The story, however, remains as clichéd now as it was in 1988. Petronella Barker is young and charming, but her lines are so cringe-worthy that sheu0026#39;s unable to showcase her talent, the director seems more eager to showcase her boobs. The dialogue throughout the film is largely absurd, yet the actors deliver it with unwavering pathos.”