Swept Away

Name: Swept Away
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: October 11, 2002
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 18
Cast: Adriano Giannini, Bruce Greenwood, Madonna

2002

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Overwhelming dislike based on 27 Critic Reviews

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Screen Gems | Release Date: October 11, 2002 | R

Starring: Adriano Giannini, Bruce Greenwood, Madonna

Summary: Guy Ritchie's contemporary adaptation of Lina Wertmuller's 1974 romantic comedy, a story of love, sex, drugs and too much money -- all set against the backdrop of a Mediterranean island paradise. (Sony)

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 89 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Ritchie made a movie that never pretends to be more than a guilty pleasure of soft-core kitsch, and Madonna and Giannini (son of Giancarlo, costar of the original) achieve a lively S&M chemistry. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

A simple misfire rather than a world-class fiasco. This misguided attempt to remake Lina Wertmuller's corrosive 1974 satire as a wistful romance is only unintentionally funny in the last reel. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

One hopes that this is Hollywood's last go-round with Swept Away. Watching this fiasco, I kept having nightmares about a possible cartoon version, co-starring Cruella de Vil and Shrek. Read full review

David Sterritt

The junior Giannini, who has inherited Giancarlo's handsome looks, portrays his mercurial character with energy and flair. Madonna doesn't. Indeed, it's hard to remember the last time a certified celebrity gave a performance so monotonous, unimaginative, and all-around tiresome to watch. Read full review

Dana Stevens

There is no credible feeling here, no comedy, no eroticism. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Isn't dubbed. But it sure feels like it. The characters open their mouths and their lips don't seem to be shaping the right words -- you can't believe any human beings would ever utter such ludicrous dialogue, with so little conviction. Read full review

Jack Mathews

A shrill, amateurish two-character play that demeans women and leaves men with the quaint notion that the best way to a woman's heart is through enslavement. Read full review

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Xime2020

Aug 6, 2021

Guy Ritchie hace una buena película. Tuvo mala crítica, pero no me dejo llevar por eso, la película me encanta. Madonna perfecta en este papel.

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bastardaga

Oct 13, 2021

No esta mal, es entretenida, la trama no es de lo mejor y no es de mis favoritas pero me gustó.

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tintin_tintine

Aug 30, 2017

Considering this movie's IMDB 3.60 (13 063 reviews) rating compared to Russian Kinopoisk 5.816 (10 099 reviews) it's evident what's the difference between these two countries is. Americans are like "it's painful to watch thus I'm not watching it" and Russians are "it's so painful to watchConsidering this movie's IMDB 3.60 (13 063 reviews) rating compared to Russian Kinopoisk 5.816 (10 099 reviews) it's evident what's the difference between these two countries is. Americans are like "it's painful to watch thus I'm not watching it" and Russians are "it's so painful to watch and I'm rewatching it when possible". Masochistic approach. Plus, there's always this "Americans are trashing this movie - must be a good one". And, of course, according to us, Russians did it earlier with cult and still famous "The Fourty-First" (1956) winning award in Cannes. That's why Lina's version was not original, too. It's a little consolation for Madonna and Guy, of course. But, you know, Fellini was treated as **** before he was awarded at Moscow Film Festival. The only minus of this movie - no Madonna song on soundtrack. Such a waste.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

gagaforever

Mar 5, 2012

This film actually was surprisingly good. I rented the video before I read the reviews, and after I read the recviews I was a little nervous to watch it. When I did watch it, I was delighted to see that it was an actual good story line. Despite what other critic and viewers have said, IThis film actually was surprisingly good. I rented the video before I read the reviews, and after I read the recviews I was a little nervous to watch it. When I did watch it, I was delighted to see that it was an actual good story line. Despite what other critic and viewers have said, I thought Madonna's performance was pretty good! I would recommend seeing it! Although the ending was most disappointing and sad, I realized that every story can't end like a fairy tale.… Expand

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BOBBB

Jul 23, 2011

I just discovered this movie and surprised by negative reviews. Although not as great as the original I enjoyed it a great deal. Madonna was excellent and why young Giannin never did much more is a mystery. Excellent, touching movie

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itz_giological

May 23, 2011

Everyone involved in this could've done right. But sadly, almost everything's wrong. It's a total misstep from Madonna, Guy Ritchie and even the butchered fishes.

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ChuckW.

Mar 5, 2006

The original was a decent enough film, but this one is a pale copy. Don't waste your time with this drivel.

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