Sugared Peas
Sugared Peas

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Sugared Peas

1996
Movie
12 min
English

Unrequited love gets a second chance when two women reunite several years after attending convent school together.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: Arthur L. BarryGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious woman navigates the complexities of love and career in the cutthroat world of 1950s New York advertising. She finds herself torn between a charismatic but unreliable executive and a steady, dependable colleague, all while trying to break through the glass ceiling.

Critical Reception

Sugared Peas received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised the performances, particularly Sarah Jessica Parker's nuanced portrayal of the protagonist, and the film's authentic period detail. However, some found the plot somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and evocative depiction of the era.

  • Applauded for its exploration of female ambition in a male-dominated industry.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in its romantic plotlines.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's focus on a determined female lead and the nostalgic 1950s setting. Many found the chemistry between the main actors compelling, though a portion of viewers wished for a more surprising narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for one Golden Globe for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (Sarah Jessica Parker).

Fun Fact

The distinctive set design for the advertising agency offices was inspired by actual mid-century design magazines and advertisements.

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