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Sweet and Lowdown
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Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Starring: Sean Penn
  • Summary: Woody Allen's latest film is the fanciful biography of a legendary jazz guitarist, Emmet Ray, who clashed with lovers, gangsters, musicians and success itself in the 1930's Jazz scene. Sean Penn stars as the fictional musical genius who during the Swing Era was on his way up but could never settle down. (Sony Pictures Classics)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    90
    A quirky, tender, splendidly acted fable.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Affectionate, melancholy and anchored by a well thought-out performance from Sean Penn.
  3. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Peter Brunette
    30
    A dud. Neither sweet nor low-down enough by half.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. steves.
    10
    I loved the acting. I loved the music. I loved the aesthetic. I loved the feel. Simply sweet. This is one of my favorite movies ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AlexM.
    9
    Ms Morton's performance, ranks up there with B. Keaton. I loved it. Way to go Sam. You too Sean.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. J-Shap
    7
    A rewarding and satisfying drama, that satirizes biopics while embodying Allen's love for jazz into a great character, brought to life with a terrific performance by Sean Penn. Sweet and Lowdown is Allen's finest dramatic work.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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