Sweetheart
Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 22, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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86
TheWrapTodd GilchristSep 28, 2019
Director and co-writer J.D. Dillard (“Sleight”) delivers a smart, streamlined thriller that skillfully integrates a careful whisper of social commentary into a story that also unfolds masterfully as a straightforward genre workout. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeSep 17, 2022
A cracking little one-hander (mostly) that rations glimpses of its well-designed beastie expertly, the picture will please genre fans who don’t mind long stretches with no dialogue. Read full review
75
SlashfilmMatt DonatoSep 17, 2022
J.D. Dillard's Sweetheart is fierce aquatic horror without any frills. Read full review
70
Film ThreatDante JamesSep 17, 2022
Clemons does a fantastic job of making tense moments very believable. Read full review
67
IndieWireDavid EhrlichOct 3, 2019
What this potent micro-dose of a movie lacks in showmanship, it makes up for in purity and resourcefulness and a rugged performance from Kiersey Clemons that might feel revelatory if the “Hearts Beat Loud” actress weren’t always this commanding. Read full review
60
VarietyDennis HarveySep 17, 2022
It’s good of its type — just not quite good enough to linger once the lights have come up. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreDec 28, 2019
Director Dillard & Co. had a promising minimalist horror pitch, but blew it in execution. Read full review
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