Sweat

Translated from swedish: Magnus von Horn offers no ready-made criticism of the brave new influencer world. The prejudices about the selfie generation's cocky surface and spiritual emptiness are certainly confirmed, but "Sweat" is a complex, psychological tapestry beneath the glossy exterior.
- Kerstin Gezelius

Swedish: dn.se »

Translated from swedish: "Sweat" is a highly topical story that doesn't say one thing or another about the future of the controversial profession of influencer. I would have liked to see more of a deep dive into the very question of exposing your entire life in this way – when Sylwia bursts out "Do you think I'm weak because I share my feelings?", she finally addresses the criticism of her chosen profession and I cheer just as much as she does.
- Charlotte Brange

Swedish: moviezine.se »

Translated from swedish: "Sweat" is well-made, Magdalena Koleśnik is well-cast as Sylwia, but do we really want to know what's hiding behind the influencer's social media persona, and do we actually find out? That's how I feel when watching the film. I would have liked to scratch even deeper beneath the surface, to see more of the relationships with her mother and relatives who have opinions about everything.
- Björn Jansson

Swedish: sverigesradio.se »

Translated from swedish: Magnus Von Horn's directorial debut deals with the world of influencers. A highly relevant everyday reality for many. The film isn't bad, but it doesn't really move you either.
- Camilla Käller

Swedish: omfilmer.se »

Translated from swedish: Sure, it's a contemporary film that's very much of our time. But when it doesn't really have anything meaningful to say, you're left feeling pretty indifferent toward both the main character and the film as a whole.
- Linus Andersen

Swedish: cinetaste.se »

Translated from swedish: "Sweat" is undeniably a film that has its finger on the pulse of our times.
- Fredrik Sahlin

Swedish: svt.se »

Translated from swedish: In a way, it honors Magnus von Horn that he has instead chosen to make a low-key, contemplative film, but at the same time, the narrative restraint makes it difficult to become truly engaged with Sylwia and her thirst for love.

Swedish: folkbladet.se »

Translated from swedish: The film merely scratches the surface of the reality that exists behind the fitness instructor's cheerful face and the world's manic fascination, and unfortunately settles on a simplified portrayal of an increasingly growing celebrity culture.
- Nora Makander

Swedish: ng.se »

Translated from swedish: From a purely technical standpoint, "Sweat" represents a step forward for director Magnus von Horn – but the film about lonely influencer Sylwia still ends up being somewhat disappointing.
- Jan Söderqvist

Swedish: svd.se »

Translated from swedish: It's a film that deepens the portrayal of an influencer, but would have needed something more to be consistently engaging.
- Charlotte Wiberg

Swedish: flm.nu »

Translated from swedish: Maybe beneath that arthouse-grimy veneer lies something as simple as another drop in the flood of ideas about how young women should be, an encouraging shout that all they need is a bit better self-esteem, that it's not the end of the world to eat a piece of cake or be yourself? I think this is a story that many influencers could tell, or have already told, better themselves.
- Emma Gray Munthe

Swedish: aftonbladet.se »