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Sweet Land
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MPAA RATING: PG for brief partial nudity and mild language
Starring Alan Cumming, Lois Smith, Ned Beatty, Alex Kingston, John Heard, Elizabeth Reaser, Tim Guinee, and Patrick Heusinger
Set in Southern Minnesota's farm country, Sweet Land is a poignant and lyrical celebration of land, love, and the American immigrant experience. (Libero LLC)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: | Ali Selim |
| DIRECTED BY: | Ali Selim |
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DVD: July 10, 2007 Theatrical: October 18, 2006 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 110 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
| LANGUAGE(S): | English / German / Norwegian |
Audience Award (Best Narrative Feature), 2006 Florida Film Festival; Audience Award (Best Narrative Feature) (tie), 2005 Hamptons International Film Festival
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
M M. gave it a4:
Nicely shot and acted, sure, but boring. The boring story that i thought we all have heard about a thousand times, crept along like a slug in the garden. We all knew exactly what was going to happen, and then nothing unique arose in teh journey. I wanted to like it as it is about my ancestors essentially, and wanted to care about her struggles, but she seemed empty and without personality.
Anne gave it a9:
I loved this movie. My husband is Scandinavian, so right off the bat Olaf got to me. The Lutheran references were hilarious and the underlying theme of community and love was sweet.
Bluezboy8 gave it a9:
This work would best represent the true definition of American Pie. It recalls the European wave of immigration of the early 20th century, and would seem to hold a mirror to the present day. The story of the arranged union of Inga and Olaf moves at a pace that would probably be accurate for the times, and the preacher's discovery of the two dancing "during the daylight" was a realistic, and amusing symbol of cultural intolerance. The story moves in a somewhat predictable direction, but the cinematography and score fend off the notions of melodrama, and the messages of community, friendship, and commitment displayed in Sweet Land are purposely meant to be shared and absorbed by future generations.
Gene B. gave it a9:
We enjoyed this movie a great deal. I am not generally drawn to love stories but this film moved right a long and kept my attention.
Bob G. gave it a10:
I agree with Rene R on this forum board...I'm doing everything I can to spread the word about this film. Lovely, understated, and stirring. Deserves to be a huge success, not only at the box office, but at the award shows. (Just got its first nominations: Best First Feature and Best Actress at the Indepenent Spirit Awards.)
Brian G gave it a10:
Love this movie. Superbly acted, especially the actress playing Inga. I loved the way it was lit and filmed. I wish my grandparents were still alive so I could ask questions about living in this time period.
Rene R gave it a10:
This is a complete film - great story, fine natural performances & beautifully shot & edited. I can't stop thinking about it's subtle beauty & itimacy. I'm spreading the word to everyone I know who appreciates good film-making/storytelling.
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