‘Sweethearts’ Review: Generic College Comedy Offers Too Little to Be Thankful For

Story by Elizabeth Weitzman

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Generic college comedy 'Sweethearts' fails to deliver on romance, laughs or any real substance

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Despite starring Kiernan Shipka, the film offers nothing new to the overcrowded 'college homecoming' genre
With a tired plot and lackluster performances, 'Sweethearts' barely clears the low bar set by fellow collegiate comedies like 'Son-in-Law' and 'Turkey Drop'

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Kiernan Shipka, Max, 'Sweethearts', Son-in-Law, Turkey Drop