Sweet and Lowdown (1999) movie poster

Sweet and Lowdown (1999)

ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 77%, MC: 70) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaMusic

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Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (549 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Sean Penn as Emmet Ray
Samantha Morton as Hattie
Anthony LaPaglia as Al Torrio
Uma Thurman as Blanche Williams
John Waters as Mr. Haynes
Gretchen Mol as Ellie
Denis O'Hare as Jake
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 549 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Sweet and Lowdown was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1999 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Sweet and Lowdown is a 1999 comedy, drama, music film directed by Woody Allen. In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman. The film has been rated by 549 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Sweet and Lowdown delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sweet and Lowdown (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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