Sweet and Lowdown
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Movie Reviews of Sweet and Lowdown
Movie Review: A recent masterpiece of oral culture in Woody Allen's movies
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the most fantastic thing about Sweet and Lowdown, apart from the brilliant performance of Sean Penn and Samantha Morton, is the representation of oral culture. Woody Allen and several important figures appear in the movie to tell the auidence directly what they think about the brillant guitar player, which leads to a variety of story versions. It makes the life Emmet Ray and the movie more vivid. Oral culture has become a significant icon in Allen's movies, such as Zelig and Broadyway Danny Rose. Allen gives us some insights on how to tell a story and its impact on the liability of the text itself. Though Samantha Morton played a difficult part in the movie as a dumb girl, her voice really comes out, which blends wonderfully with the enjoyable guitar music.
Movie Review: Another Innovative, Thoughtful Comedy by Woody Allen
Summary: 4 Stars
Woody Allen is know for any number of things: inventive, brilliant comedies; less than popular serious films; his love of Manhattan; his love of Jazz. In Sweet and Lowdown, he combines a documentary and period filmmaking to great effect. Sean Penn expertly plays Emmett Ray, the world-second greatest guitar player during the great depression. The character is full of ego, booze, talent and humor and it's pulled off without a hitch by Penn and is supported by a solid cast. As is the case with many of Allen's films, a cerebral investment is required from the viewer - this isn't an example of Allen's earlier screwball comedy. All in all, another wonderful film from Woody Allen.Movie Review: A labour of love of music, cinema, and humanity
Summary: 4 Stars
Is being a great artist licence to be a despicable human? (Though to be fair, the character played by Sean Penn is not wholly despicable. ) In any case that's one theme that lingers over this fine work. Mr Allen's love of music, of his characters, of being American, illuminates this film.Familiar but unexpected, quirky and wry, this is a film to relish and is very much a visual, musical, cinematic delight. For an individual who allegedly hates the automobile have some of them every looked so wondrous as in this film? Worth owning.
Movie Review: A great movie by Federico Fellini
Summary: 4 Stars
Most of this film is a rip off of Federico Fellini's "La Strada."The stuff that isn't ripped off from "La Strada" is probably ripped off from another film.
Woody Allen is the biggest ass in Hollywood.
I still give this movie 4 stars despite all that.
Movie Review: My first Woody Allen film
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the first Allen film I have seen to the end. Needless to say, I am not a fan, but the music and Sean Penn carried me away. The music is worth the price of a ticket or DVD. Reinhardt, if you are not familiar with his music , get somewhere and buy sime soon!!!