Naturally Sweet
Naturally Sweet

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Naturally Sweet

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
73 min
English

It's time to go down on the farm with the ultimate farm girl: Tamara Lee. If you've forgotten just how refreshing it can be to get nasty in a nice way, then she's about to show you how they do it... 'behind the barn'. You see, she is all natural, like a ripe cherry, bursting with natural juices. Naturally satisfying. Naturally sweet. Naturally nasty!

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: John G. AvildsenGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A talented but undisciplined boxer from a working-class background gets a shot at the big time. He grapples with the temptations of fame and fortune while trying to stay true to himself and his roots. His journey is fraught with personal struggles and the challenges of navigating the cutthroat world of professional boxing.

Critical Reception

Naturally Sweet received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its performances, particularly from Chris Penn, but found the plot predictable and cliché. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the underdog sports narrative and others finding it uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty portrayal of the boxing world and strong lead performances.

  • Criticized for a derivative storyline that offered few surprises.

  • Some found the film's message about integrity in sports to be compelling.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's athletic performances and the emotional core of the story, though many felt it tread familiar territory within the sports genre. Some viewers noted a lack of originality but enjoyed the underdog narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a different lead actor before Chris Penn was cast.

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