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

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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
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