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Life Is Sweet (1990) Movie Reviews
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by Kim Anehall "www.... on September 24, 2004
The story focuses on a family that lives in the outskirts of London where they try to make the most of the life. Andy, the father, works as a supervisor for a large kitchen and he hates his job. Andy is a dreamer that often does not get things done, ...
by Dianne Foster "Di... on August 04, 2001
In the early '90s when LIFE IS SWEET was released, the film made the top 10 lists of film critics everywhere, including Siskel and Ebert, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and the San Francisco Chronicle. So why hasn't this ...
by A. Kelly "kelly40... on September 29, 2000
Unlike with novelists or musicians, I don't often follow the work of particular directors. But Mike Leigh is an exception. His ability to bring out the best in actors--or his willingness to let them alone to do their best--and then form all the ...
by RALPH PETERS on June 30, 2000
by Mark Taylor on April 17, 2000
The acting in this film is ever so good - it makes you want to act yourself. Alison Steadman is the lead in my view - and milks every moment to fully establish her character. Ms. Steadman and Ms. Horrocks more than deserved the Oscar nominations they ...
by Derek Silbermann on December 18, 1999
This is one of the truest, funniest and darkest potrayals of the English working class. Every detail is painfully poignant you cringe and squeal in one breath. I rate it in my top 5 movies of all time. ...
My favorite of his amazing movies--- the characters are so rich and real, they stuck with me for weeks afterward. I've since seen this film many more times, and each time I am MORE moved than the previous. That is the sign of lasting art for me. ...
by www.DavidLRattiga... on May 08, 2003
Although I always enjoyed his films, I never fully appreciated Mike Leigh until I heard his commentary on All or Nothing. Since then, I think I have been able to see Leigh for what he ...
by R. S. Gwynn on April 09, 2000
I bought this video on the strength of Topsy-Turvy and the comments on Leigh's other films I'd seen elsewhere. I can see why he enjoys the reputation he has. However, it should be fair to warn American viewers that the sound quality is very poor in ...
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