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Sweet Justice
City councilor Susan takes bribes from Reevers and allows him to deposit his garbage illegally in an old mine. But when she learns that he also dumps toxic wastes which threaten the nearby water purification unit, she wants to cancel their agreement. She asks her ex-husband Steve, a cop, for help, but before he can do anything she's found dead. Her sister Sunny decides to take revenge with help of a couple of friends, who once formed a female martial fighting squad.
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Plot Summary
A driven former nurse, seeking revenge for the murder of her father, infiltrates a powerful and corrupt corporation. She must navigate a dangerous world of illegal dealings and corporate espionage to expose the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice. Along the way, she forms an unlikely alliance with a disillusioned former associate of the villains.
Critical Reception
Sweet Justice received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and excessive violence as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged Brigitte Nielsen's presence, the film failed to impress mainstream audiences or critics, resulting in a low box office performance and minimal critical discussion.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and derivative revenge plot.
Brigitte Nielsen's performance is a central focus but doesn't elevate the material.
Critics found the action sequences uninspired and the overall narrative unengaging.
Google audience: Audience reception for Sweet Justice is largely unavailable or unremarkable, with no significant patterns of praise or criticism widely documented. The film appears to have been a minor release that did not generate substantial viewer engagement or discussion.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for action star Cynthia Rothrock before Brigitte Nielsen was cast in the lead role.
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