Sweet Lips
Sweet Lips

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Sweet Lips

1985
Movie
Adult · 18+
73 min
English

An ice cream shoppe becomes the site for all kinds of carnal cavorting - when it's run by Herschel Savage and Tom Byron, that is! 

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: John WatersGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this dark comedy, Dawn Davenport, a promiscuous and obsessive fan of the music duo The Nervous Devils, kidnaps their newborn baby and goes on a destructive cross-country road trip with her two equally disturbed friends. Her life spirals further into chaos as she becomes increasingly unhinged, leading to a shocking and memorable climax.

Critical Reception

Sweet Lips is a cult classic known for its outrageous humor, transgressive themes, and a boundary-pushing performance by Divine. While divisive upon release, it has garnered a significant following for its unique brand of shock value and Waters' distinctive directorial style, with many appreciating its campy sensibilities and social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and unapologetic humor.

  • Divine's performance is considered a career highlight.

  • Noted for its shocking and memorable scenes.

Google audience: Audiences often celebrate the film's outrageousness and cult status, with many finding Divine's performance unforgettable. Some viewers find the humor too extreme, but a strong contingent appreciates its unique, no-holds-barred approach.

Fun Fact

The iconic role of Dawn Davenport was played by drag legend Divine, who had previously worked with John Waters on films like Pink Flamingos and Female Trouble. Divine sadly passed away shortly after the film's release, making this one of his final major roles.

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