Sweet and Lowdown 1999

Critics score:
78 / 100

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Roger Ebert, At the Movies: Emmet Ray is a fictional character, but so convincing in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown that he seems like a real chapter of jazz history we somehow overlooked. Read more

Susan Stark, Detroit News: Read more

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Read more

Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: Droll and amusing. Read more

Houston Chronicle: Read more

Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: A snappy, loose-limbed performance from Penn. Read more

Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: A shallow portrait of the artist as a cad. Read more

David Ansen, Newsweek: A likable, lively little ditty -- one theme, some clever variations -- that never wears out its welcome. Read more

Peter Rainer, New York Magazine/Vulture: Read more

Janet Maslin, New York Times: This is one very tuneful labor of love. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: An enjoyable diversion. Read more

Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com: Sweet and Lowdown is undeniably pleasant, but British actress Samantha Morton quietly explodes it: Her performance is like nothing I've seen in recent years. Read more

Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle: Read more

Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Read more

Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic: There is enjoyment to be had from Sweet and Lowdown. Read more

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Amy Taubin, Village Voice: Great material. Read more