Sweet Smell of Success (re-release)

2002

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Universal acclaim based on 5 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Ratings

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Sweet Smell of Success (re-release)

Movie Details & Credits

TV-PG

United Artists | Release Date: March 15, 2002

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis

Summary: A 35mm print re-release of Alexander Mackendrick's 1957 film-noir tale of greed and corruption in New York City.

Director: Alexander Mackendrick

Genre(s): Drama, Film-Noir

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 96 min

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100

TV Guide Magazine - Staff (not credited)

Captures the sleazy allure of Manhattan like no other film. Read full review

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Portland Oregonian - Kim Morgan

Can a film so expertly capture the odious and bitter that it becomes deliciously, disgustingly beautiful? Yes, if that film is 1957's Sweet Smell of Success. Read full review

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Christian Science Monitor - David Sterritt

Everyone raves about this 1957 film -- and everyone's right. Read full review

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The New York Times - Dana Stevens

Its pleasures are almost obscenely abundant. Read full review

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Variety - Staff (Not Credited)

It's a no-holds-barred account of the sadistic fourth estater played cunningly by Burt Lancaster. Read full review

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10

ryancarroll88

Aug 27, 2010

This biting tale of power and corruption plays out as smoothly as its tantalizing Jazz soundtrack. Burt Lancaster is impressively evil as the newspaper columnist trying to keep a hold on his sister's life.

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gioconda

Jul 20, 2014

Universally admired movie captures the energy of Manhattan and explores the power of celebrity and the dark side of the power of the press. Electrifying performances from Lancaster as a sinister newspaper columnist who abuses his vast power, and Tony Curtis as a sleazy, bottom-feeder PRUniversally admired movie captures the energy of Manhattan and explores the power of celebrity and the dark side of the power of the press. Electrifying performances from Lancaster as a sinister newspaper columnist who abuses his vast power, and Tony Curtis as a sleazy, bottom-feeder PR flack. Barbara Nichols is mind-blowing as the voluptuous cigarette girl with the heart of gold forced to compromise herself to put her son through military school. Crackling dialogue by Ernest Lehman and Clifford Odets. Lush B&W photography by the masterful James Wong Howe that captures the essence, the neon lights, and the grime of NYC all at once, Believe the hype.

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mrhulot_

Mar 7, 2011

one of the greatest films ever made,in my opinion.Everything about it is great,the jazzy score by Elmer Bernstein,cinematogrophy by James Wong Howe,the terrific performances,and the unbelivable screenplay which has some of the best dialogue ever written.A must-see.

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Duiker

Feb 17, 2012

This movie left me speechless. Far ahead of its time, even today. There is no flaw, no pathetic moment, no screwed dialogue. It is perfect in a Kubrickian way but still is very different.

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nascent

Mar 12, 2012

Initially a slow and awkwardly developed plot, but after 25 minutes or so (around the time of Lancaster's introduction) the tightly written and bold intentions of the movie begin to shine through. With killer performances by the whole cast, and a strong premise for such an early film, theInitially a slow and awkwardly developed plot, but after 25 minutes or so (around the time of Lancaster's introduction) the tightly written and bold intentions of the movie begin to shine through. With killer performances by the whole cast, and a strong premise for such an early film, the pacing quickens, and the atmosphere builds.… Expand

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Serrao_Brochado

Aug 23, 2012

a very peculiar film in that, at a certain point, you don't know who is good and who is bad guy. Tony Curtis is brilliant in one of the most important roles of his career. Moreover, the story isn't captivating and superficially depicts a far darker reality than mere exchange of favors anda very peculiar film in that, at a certain point, you don't know who is good and who is bad guy. Tony Curtis is brilliant in one of the most important roles of his career. Moreover, the story isn't captivating and superficially depicts a far darker reality than mere exchange of favors and young guitarists. A good theme barely tapped.… Expand

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