Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge

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Sweet Revenge

1996
Movie
Adult · 18+
82 min
English

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former LAPD detective, disgraced and on the run after a setup, assumes a new identity to exact revenge on the corrupt police officers who framed her. She meticulously plans her retribution, using her skills and street smarts to dismantle their operation and expose their crimes. As she gets closer to her targets, she must confront her past and the dangerous consequences of her quest for justice.

Critical Reception

Sweet Revenge received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uneven pacing. While Traci Lords' performance was occasionally highlighted as a positive, the film struggled to overcome its B-movie status and derivative storyline. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm response, finding it an adequate, if unremarkable, entry in the direct-to-video action thriller genre of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot that treads familiar revenge thriller territory.

  • Uneven pacing and execution hinder the overall impact.

  • Traci Lords delivers a committed performance amidst a low-budget production.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a middling reception, with some viewers finding it an acceptable time-killer for fans of the genre, while others found it uninspired and forgettable.

Fun Fact

Jeff Burr, the director, also directed other notable direct-to-video films like 'Stepfather III' and 'Puppet Master 4 & 5'.

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