Sweet Virginia

  • 2017


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51 %
78 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.5/5
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2.5
All that said, the movie is well put together, enough so that if youre not entirely tired of its cliches, it might constitute a tolerable entertainmen .. Rogerebert
2.0
It may be better, as one character says, to die of a broken heart than a bullet, but neither of those is a good way to go. Indie Wire
4.5
Just kidding, this breathless crime saga finds the actor evolving into his ultimate form: The millennial Anton Chigurh. Indie Wire
5.0
Set in a remote corner of Alaska, this small town, blue collar thriller is surprisingly cast, exceptionally well acted (male leads Jon Bernthal and Ch .. Variety
2.5
Sweet Virginia doesnt have much of a point, as its characters are reductive variables in an inevitable equation of carnage.
5.0
The result is a dark diversion, not quite indelible but thoroughly absorbing as it travels through its topography of unease. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
A twisty, small town thriller that blooms in the shadows and shies from the light, Sweet Virginia marshals a relentlessly threatening mood from danger .. The New York Times
4.0
Theres a confounding simplicity to Sweet Virginia, making its characters the load bearing creeps of the film. Paste Magazine
3.0
The experiment isnt wholly successful in narrative execution and often feels either overly familiar or underdeveloped structurally, but a solid cast a .. The Young Folks
3.5
Theres little to no humor, but lots of fine character moments adding up to a good little indie thriller. JoBlo
3.1
Its a revenge movie, a crime thriller, a gentle and low key romance, and a dusty drama about the pains of leaving the past behind. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Elwoods response: ordering a breakfast special, again and again, leaving the three men bewildered.I cant leave. Village Voice
4.4
Dagg understands the importance of a thriller not overstaying its welcome (especially one the relies not on action but on mood). ReelViews
3.0
Director Jamie M. Dagg doesnt overdo style, remaining respectful of the writing and the cast hired to turn lengthy dialogue exchanges into pained exch .. Blu Ray
3.1
We can appreciate its motions, but were left unclear as to its purpose. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
This should provide a primo setup for some vintage pulp filmmaking. Film Journal
4.0
True to genre, Sweet Virginia slyly undermines the mythology of small town folksiness and warmth that American pop culture has long sold itself. Npr
3.8
The conclusion is fortuitously satisfying and Labreche and Leonard deserve high marks for audacity. Toronto Star
3.8
Sweet Virginia takes place in hard northern sunlight and dim fluorescent lighting, which feels just right for a story of conflict among people trying .. Q Network
4.5
Its a rare mistake in a movie that is otherwise consistently magnificent. Film Inquiry
5.0
Cinema as complete as this is a rare treasure.Sweet Virginia is spellbinding. Eye For Film
4.5
Authentic and understated (for the genre) the film lets the characters unravel the story to its great credit.
3.0
To be honest, I was taken to a primal ground and challenged with raw emotions, interpersonal destructiveness, and a perpetual sense of dark fate. Flim Threet
4.5
When faced with a complaint about an unruly resident, Sam addresses it but doesnt push too hard, even if it means nothing gets resolved. Uproxx
3.5
Where Sam is a man flailing to regain the feeling he lost in his hands, Elwood seems perfectly fine never enjoying any sensation beyond the thrill of .. Birth Movies Death
3.0
Despite its understated nature, there is something thrilling and immediately engaging about the picture, likely due to its urgent sense of oncoming pe .. The Play List
4.0
And Dagg just lets it all breathe, building tension as people kill time in diners and motel rooms, hinting that something terrible is coming but not t .. Now Toronto
3.0
If performance is more important than plot to you, this is worth a look. Film Ink
4.0
But its undoubtedly DeWitte who offers the best performance in a movie full of great ones. Ner Dist
3.5
Sea Sorrow: director Vanessa Redgrave captures the historic perspective of the Middle East refugee crisis. The Age
3.5
Its a detailed story that unfolds well as it goes on and it certainly delivers just how a good thriller should do. Star Burst Magazine
3.5
Whether it gives the film a financial foundation and success remains to be seen, but at least the film is out there getting a chance. Star Burst Magazine
3.5
Jamie M. Dagg is very respectful with the characters, he seems to want us to understand them and put ourselves in their place, even if they are crimin ..
3.5
Cut from the same cloth as the modern day classicis a solid genre exercise. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Abetted in no small way by Jessica Lee Gagnes wandering lens and dingy lighting, at times giving it the feel of Edward Hopper on a serious bummer, Swe .. Straight
2.0
Still one could hope for more tension to replace some of the soft spoken, often aimless dialogue. Shockya
4.0
The Old Testament fury of the brutal finale, however, doesnt sit well with the subtext. The Skinny
3.0
What doesnt: Displaying a penchant for cliches, it doesnt take the time to dig too deeply into its characters. No La
1.5
Even the Blairs otherwise discordant score turns unexpectedly upbeat and mushy here. Film Journal International ..
2.0
Sweet Virginia would clearly like to stake out some territory on the dark dramatic edges of the cinematic map, but ends up a little lost. National Post
2.5
What happens when men of few words are the lead characters in a thriller In Sweet Virginia, some great actors are left high and dry by a script that d .. Original Cin
4.5
Sweet Virginia mostly accomplishes this thanks to compelling performances by Bernthal and Abbott. Cultured Vultures
4.0
Takes place against a backdrop of duplicity and dread as Dagg maintains an air of menace that keeps things interesting. Richard Crouse
2.0
Theres an air of menace, but little suspense. In the end, this slow burn thriller sparks but never truly catches fire.
5.0
The typical characters you find in this sort of thing get slowly revealed to have . . . not a whole lot interesting going on. Daily News
4.5
A dark and relentless thriller, with every character frayed by the realities of life and relationships. Caution Spoilers
3.0
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4.0
Overall, Johnston has crafted an engaging and easily relatable dark comedy in The Ice Cream Truck that made for a very enjoyable watch for this writer .. Daily Dead
4.0
Sweet Virginia is a slow burn, finely attuned to its characters and its world, a thriller touched by noir and Westerns. Cines Nark
3.0
Without revealing any of the films crucial elements, this enthralling slice of cinema is worth seeing. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.5
It is a carefully paced affair, leaving all the characters plenty of space to breathe. Projected Figures
3.1
Dagg elicits sharp performances from his principles in a drama that doesnt rush to any conclusions and its that fine cast which keeps things interesti .. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
3.5
There is a deep sense of menacing anxiety that pervades this city cat vs. town mouse tale. Film International
2.5
As a debut screenplay by the twins, it is a commendable effort but there is far to go. Its Just Movies
3.5
After opening with an explosion of violence, Sweet Virginia settles down into a slow moving mood piece, concerned primarily in exploring the sad daily .. Beta La Times
2.0
Sluggish mood piece neo noir indie set in a small town in Alaska. Sover



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