“***** (Highest Rating)! A lyrical prairie love story. Terrific acting and a simple, aching courtship. Good movies don’t need to have edge. ‘The edge’ moves, from day to day. The heart is constant. Touch that and you’ve done something.”
–Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
“Demonstrating a mastery of the medium, writer-director Selim has crafted a tale of pure Americana that speaks both to the immigrant experience and the nature of love. Reaser breathes fire into (her) character.”
–Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter
“A small, nearly perfect gem of a movie...don’t miss it.”
–Chris Hewitt, St. Paul Pioneer-Press
“Seductively sweet...a compelling picture of the American immigrant experience. Elizabeth Reaser is luminous”
–Raven Snook, Time Out New York
“*** ½*. An intelligently told story, undeniably sweet.”
–Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“Sweet Land is brave and touchingly executed cinematic storytelling that explores the lives of these immigrants with extraordinary insight.”
–Prairie Miller, WBAI Arts Magazine