Sweet (II) (2001) User Reviews

Funny, absurd and delightful

[C_Elegans · 7/10 · 6 January 2003]

A young man has a relationship with his friends imaginary sister, and do all the things an ordinary couple would. However, the couple soon faces problems, and after a major conflict a real girl catches the attention of the man. This naturally leads to trouble, but of an entirely different type than one would expect.

It's a very nice little movie because the acting is totally convincing, and they story is fun, unusual and have several unexpected turns.

Sweet

[Superunknovvn · 7/10 · 28 March 2006]

This a funny little short film about a guy having a totally normal relationship with an imaginary girl. If you're into "The Mighty Boosh" you should be enjoying this early collaboration of Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt as it is in many ways a prequel to their subsequent work already including their quirky humour and fabulous interaction. Fielding and Barratt are basically already being Vince Noir and Howard Moon only they're not working at a Zoo or talking to apes, yet. And, as the little twist at the end reveals, they're having a slightly different relationship to each other here than in The Boosh. "Sweet" can be found among the extras of "The Mighty Boosh - Season 2" DVD, which is recommendable to anyone with a soft spot for weird British comedy.

the best short film EVER.

[indii_go · 10/10 · 24 February 2006]

first things first; Noel Fielding is amazing as Pete Sweet, he completely makes the film with his convincing acting and his infectious indie aura. Julian Barrat does a good job (although a small one) playing Petes best mate Stitch. you could say its a love story but its not an average one.

id suggest EVERYONE buy the mighty boosh series 2 DVD because for one, if you aren't aware of the mighty boosh your deprived. and 2 - The HQ version of Sweet features in the Extras.

there's plenty of nakedness mostly by Noels character Pete, but believe me.It's nothing you don't want to see.

Most random...

[wonderflea · 10/10 · 20 July 2006]

Wow!

Totally love this film (also not just for the nakedness, although I am liking that too!!!) but just because it is such an unusual plot line.

It is very well acted, written and paced. The soundtrack is great and fits well. It's just ace!

And everyone should own The Mighty Boosh anyway, so they should have this....

ACE!!

Also, showed it to my mum and she loved it so much she fell off my sofa. Oh well, I guess I was brought up by a nutcase.

This is the best short film i have ever seen in my life!

[Mini_Fridge · 10/10 · 27 April 2006]

Sweet is an amazingly funny film. It's the kind of film you wouldn't normally watch,but you would do anyway just for the laughs. It's got the most unpredictable twist,in fact,overall it's a very unpredictable film. I have watched it many a time(Not just for the nakedness of Noel)But,because it's got a great plot-line you could definitely relate to. But at the same time, in my opinion it is rather...lets' say,i wouldn't watch it in front of my parents! Noel Fielding is at one of his highs in this short film and Julian Barratt is crazy. He doesn't really say much,or do much for that matter,but at the end,if you watch,you'll realise why.

Boosh fans will love it but it is clever, funny and creative enough to grab even the casual viewer

[bob the moo · 30 April 2008]

One of Pete Sweet's friends comes from a family of all boys and eventually his mother decided to imagine a daughter, Polly. When Pete and Polly meet they hit it off immediately even though she is not his usual type and the fact that Pete's mate Stitch wanted her as well. Regardless though, the sex is amazing and the relationship is great. However with time she begins to grate on him with her nagging and he starts having a thing on the side with another woman.

It was after watching seasons one and two of The Mighty Boosh that I came across this film and of course the use of both Boosh actors made me interested to see even if the film is very much the creation of writer/director Pilkington. However watching this after season two, one cannot help but see the parallels with the Milky Joe where imaginary figures (made out of coconuts) become the focus of an intense love triangle involving Vince and Howard – it was one of my favourite episodes because it took the audience from the outside to the inside of their imagination. With Sweet though the action is very much in the "real" world and the imagination is brought to meet us on our terms. A simple relationship drama is played out with an imaginary woman in a way that is fresh and funny.

It does build to a funny conclusion but really all of it is amusing at the least. Pilkington's approach gives the material energy and his direction draws out the best from his main actor, Fielding. OK, one could say that Noel is doing what he always does but his delivery works here as it does in Boosh and he convinces us that this is real with his wide-eyed and "sweet" performance – accepting anything that comes along as wicked! Barratt has a smaller role but is still amusing and Boosh fans will like them together.

Overall then an imaginative little short film that is clever, funny and creative. The tone of delivery is consistent across all aspects and makes it all hang together when the smallest crack would have seen the silliness all falling down. Casual viewers should check it out and it goes without saying that Boosh fans will mostly love it.