7.7
Sweetheart (2021)
September 24, 20211h 43mEN
6.1
32 votes
Overview
A socially awkward, environmentally-conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.
Director
Marley MorrisonWriter
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Production Companies
BBC FilmBFIHazey Jane FilmsMicrowave FilmsSUMS Film and Media
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User Reviews
Peter McGinn
7.0I thought this was a fairly entertaining coming of age story. The script was intelligent, if a little cliched now and then, and the acting good, especially the portrayal of AJ’s mother. I will say that I got tired of the woe is me attitude of AJ, but perhaps I am just biased. I had a brother and my father die while I was still a teenager and managed not to get whiny, morose, or hate the world and everything in it. But I guess for there to be character growth in this sort of movie, you need to leave a lot of room for her to grow. I also thought the songs selected for the film were especia…
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