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Summary: The critics almost made me not see this film!!!
Review: I've seen the movie twice in theater and rushed to get my own dvd copy after that!!! It was released here in the Philippines relatively late ( just this week ), and had no plans of watching it because of the bad reviews. I didn't have plans two days ago, and my friends convinced me to see it. Now, I'm a big Madonna fan but not so much where acting is concerned ( she was great though in Evita and A League Of Their Own, but really lousy in Next Best Thing ). After seeing it, I couldn't believe how much the critics trashed this film!!! How could they?! They obviously hate Madonna! She acted decently, if not good. I think the press insults her art and her intelligence as an actress. That is how she thought the character should be portrayed and she did just that. Obviously they have a strong idea on how the role should be done. They must be really good actors, huh?!!! I want to see them do the role so we'd really know their credibility as critics! I wonder how they could eat from money they earned from trashing people?
The movie was refreshing to see. Madonna was great. She made me hate her character in the first half of the film but got my sympathy by the second half. That is how an actress should make her audience feel. She was terribly funny and at the same time remarkably human. I could never think of any actress who could play this part as intelligently as she did. Adriano Giannini was intense in his portrayal and painfully handsome. How could anyone resist this man? Madonna and Giannini's chemistry was like a little slice of paradise. The movie had me in tears by the time it ended. I wish Mr. Guy Ritchie would make a sequel.
The film was also beautifully photographed. The cinematography, spectacular!!! It made me want to see this part of the world and be swept away. The rest of the cast, plus that hot Italian guy (or was he Greek) with no speaking lines, were more than adequate. All in all this movie got less that what it truly deserved. It's a shame that a few people got to see it on the widescreen...Get it on dvd!!! See Madonna in her most sensitive portrayal yet, or if you just want to see a beautifully crafted romantic film.
Rating: 
Summary: Not bad at all!
Review: I just saw this film for the first time today on DVD and I thought it was a very enjoyable film. I laughed out loud several times during the film and, yes, I was laughing WITH them not at them. Madonna does a fantastic job as portraying this snobby, mean-spirited rich wife and once she's stranded on the island, you eventually get to see her character grow as a human being which is always good. Adriano's character is an enjoyable one and his chemistry with Madonna works great. Also I want to mention that her female costars in the beginning of the film (Jeanne Tripplehorn & I'm unsure of the younger blonde actress's name) were colorful characters as well. Madonna is constantly slammed by certain critics and wrongfully they ganged up on her for this one as well. The movie also does not have a typical Hollywood ending but I did have to give the movie only 3 stars because the ending did feel a little rushed and I definitely wanted more. I'd love to see a sequel!
Rating: 
Summary: One of the worst movies ever made
Review: What can i say it was one of the most painfull movies i had to sit through in my life. Madonna can not act at all and she needs to stop with that horrid British Accent,STOP THAT! As for Guy Riche, I knows she is your wife and all but you can do better than this come on now come on. The only plus side to this so called movie is you get to see madonna get slaped.
Rating: 
Summary: HIGHLY UNDERRATED!!!
Review: this film is about 500,000 times better than any critic gave it credit for! they didn't give it half a chance because they viewed it as madonna and guy's home movies, but it is actually a very well made film that features a very good performance by madonna.
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Summary: Get "Swept Away" at least for a little while....
Review: When "Swept Away" was released in American theaters last fall it was savaged by critics and dubbed one of the biggest flops of the year. It is important to remember that "Swept Away" was never intended by Guy Ritchie and company to have the same box office as "Spiderman". "Swept Away" is basically a vacation picture for Guy Ritchie and wife Madonna, it was not intended to win any oscars. The budget was quite small, so nobody lost money...unlike say Eddie Murphy's "Pluto Nash" which cost 100 million, and only took in 15 million.The movie is not nearly as bad as say "Ishtar" or "Shangi Surprise" that being said it is still not a great cinematic masterpiece. Much has been said about Madonna's performence, that she was wooden and simply cannot act (she is better than Ben Afflect any day!), which is not true. In the first third of the film, she does quite well as Amber, a spoiled American, who is the wife of a pharmaceutical big shot. She is rude, ignorant, and petulant, I have dealt with many a woman like this and Madonna does a great job here. The supporting cast does a good job here too, giving us an idea of Amber world as well as the ships mate fisherman Pepe (Adriano Gianini)-who also does a decent job here in his first English speaking role.
In the remainder of the film, Madonna's quasi English accent appears (which is odd here, well it is always odd..) since she is supposed to be American here. She is a tad unanimated once Amber and Pepe are rescued, which may be the fault of Richie's script and direction-other directors have gotten better performences out of Madonna (Penny Marshall, Warren Beatty).
That being said, the film is beautiful to look at. Ritchie choice of Malta as a film location was well selected, as it is one of the most breathtakingly stunning films to watch. Madonna also looks stunning here, even sans makeup, all those years of yoga, a vegetarian diet, and clean living have paid off here! Gianini is also, while unkempt, quite fit and pairs nicely with Madonna, though in the fight scenes I think Madonna could beat the pants off of him, her biceps are bigger than his.
All in all the film is worth watching, the small budget shows, Ritchie's script could have used more polish, but it is worth viewing, with an open mind. Viewers may be pleasently surprised that this film is much better than the press said.
The DVD is a great value: it features the film, 16 deleted scenes, The Making of Swept Away special, and trailers.
I would recommend "Swept Away" for people who like, odd, art house style flicks.
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Summary: Very Cute
Review: I just finished watching the movie for the second time and it is much more endearing the second time around. It is a very cute love story. Movie critics had no right trashing it the way they did. Also, Madonna did a very good job with her character i feel. I almost forgot i was watching her at times. There are a whole lot of "hit" movies that are worse than this that do deserved to get trashed but dont. Anyway, this movie will not leave you disapointed so go buy the dvd or rent it.
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Summary: Very Touching Movie!
Review: OK! This movie was panned even before it even hit the theaters, just because Madonna was in it! It is a very touching movie. It made me laugh, cry, and angry. To understand why I got angry you would have to see the movie yourself. I'm not going to ruin the story for you. Madonna was brilliant in the role of Amber and Adrianno was great as Guisepepe. Overall I give this movie an A+. I recommend not listening to the critics...Believe me you will not regret picking this DVD up or renting it. You will thank me afterwards.
Rating:
Summary: Not nearly as bad as the critics said!
Review: Madonna and her husband must have really stepped on some wrong toes to warrant such an incredibly undeserved public lashing. I can't imagine why so many critics jumped on the bandwagon. While wathcing this movie, I asked myself "did the critics even WATCH the movie?" While I will admit that Madonna is no Meryl Streep, this is certainly not her worst performance, and at times, she performs the best she ever has, especially halfway into the movie and towards the end. In the beginning, she is a bit wooden, but I think part of that was an intentional reflection of the character. I found myself laughing at many scenes in the movie, and emotionally moved in others. Other than the corny line that Madonna speaks into the phone towards the end ("my darling"), I did not see much wrong with this movie. I would have to say that I enjoyed watching it. It's a hell of a lot better than The Next Best Thing!
Rating:
Summary: ONE STAR BECAUSE IT'S MADONNA
Review: HORRIBLE REMAKE OF A GOOD FILM.THE MOVIE SHOWS THE WORLD THAT SHE CAN NOT ACT.SHE'S NOT A GOOD SINGER EITHER.SHE SHOULD RETIRE.
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Summary: Swept Away is a great movie
Review: Despite what so many people have said this movie is not that bad. Swept Away was a fun movie to watch and MADONNA gives a great performance. I was skeptical because of all the bad press but, i saw this for my self and i have to say the critics are just hell bent on slamming MADONNA and thats ok but i want some positive energy not negative. Swept Away is a great movie and i highly recommend it.
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