Sweet and Lowdown Rating: Release Date: 20 June, 2000 Retail Price: $29.95 OUR Price: $26.99 You SAVE: $2.96! Cast: Sean Penn Carolyn Jones Steve James Ben Johnson Complete Cast (14 total)

Sweet and Lowdown Reviews

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Acting Saves the Day
The movie doesn't really go anywhere but that's ok. Sort of a bittersweet examination of the difference between talent and morality. Just because you play a great flute doesn't mean you're a great guy. Woody Allen himself plays the flute. Autobiographical anyone? Sean Penn and Samantha Morton are spot on as the user and the used. A pleasant respite from a lot Allen's late 90's early millenium junk.

Hats Off To 'Hattie!'
This is a strange movie, but one made a little bit special to me because of one memorable character: "Hattie," played by Samantha Morton. What a wonderful, endearing character! The sweet look on her face alone makes this movie worth keeping.

Another huge positive for this film is the cinematography. This is beautifully shot with great colors which look all the better on DVD.

As mentioned by other reviewers, Sean Penn also does an excellent job in the lead. The shocker for me was how good a comedic touch he exhibits. Putting his general persona or politics aside, this man deserves kudos as an actor.

There is a third very different and interesting character in this movie: "Blanche," played by Uma Thurman, who portrays an amoral woman in the last part of the film. She, too, is fascinating.

So....three interesting characters, great photography AND terrific music - jazz guitar is a central part of this story - all make for a fun hour-and-a-half of entertainment.


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