Sensational film! What a discovery I consider this to be. I had never even heard of the (female) director before but am completely sold, not only ordering more right away but even ordering the Madonna remake that I wasn't even aware of. I'm sure that will be a disappointment but I wonder if it is really as bad as some make out, for this is a really tough little tale. Strong political and socio-political elements together with increasingly controlling and sadistic sexual goings on as a rich socialite in all her finery and extreme right wing views gets marooned with the much despised communist deck hand. Some elements are a bit dated but from the almost screwball first section through the hardening and desperate survivalist relationship stage, this is absorbing and thrilling stuff. There is much here to delight, upset, and thrill but not for the tender hearted.
Review of Swept Away
