rooz
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So this film isn't "Stardust Memories"? Everyone is always so disappointed when Woody doesn't match his finest hour with each film. Give up the comparisons to "Manhattan" people, and enjoy this stuff while Woody is still active.
Sweet and Lowdown is a wonderful film, a sweet story about a cranky artist and the girl who steals his heart. I fell for it. I think most people will enjoy this.
I'm convinced that Woody is content to make these types of sentimental films now. He has nothing to prove to anyone anymore. That said, I think his 90's output is as consistent and enjoyable as the earlier decades, though perhaps not as important. Let's face it, if the man never makes another film, he is still the greatest American director of our time. Sweet and Lowdown is another little treasure to put on the mantle. Not his best work, and not his worst. But it made me feel great for a couple of hours. Once again, I thank the Wood-man for providing some genuine entertainment in a sea of putrid Hollywood event-movie crap.
Sweet and Lowdown is a wonderful film, a sweet story about a cranky artist and the girl who steals his heart. I fell for it. I think most people will enjoy this.
I'm convinced that Woody is content to make these types of sentimental films now. He has nothing to prove to anyone anymore. That said, I think his 90's output is as consistent and enjoyable as the earlier decades, though perhaps not as important. Let's face it, if the man never makes another film, he is still the greatest American director of our time. Sweet and Lowdown is another little treasure to put on the mantle. Not his best work, and not his worst. But it made me feel great for a couple of hours. Once again, I thank the Wood-man for providing some genuine entertainment in a sea of putrid Hollywood event-movie crap.
Smith hit a home run with "Chasing Amy", but strikes out big with this disappointment. There is none of the biting wit, none of the intellect. There is no deep message here, only a little praise of faith. We don't Kevin to preach the faith message to us, we need him to make us laugh.
He even manages to make Chris Rock UNFUNNY. That in itself is more of a "miracle" than the story in this mess. The only redeeming factor is casting Alannis as God. That was a really nice touch.
Go out and rent "Chasing Amy" instead.
He even manages to make Chris Rock UNFUNNY. That in itself is more of a "miracle" than the story in this mess. The only redeeming factor is casting Alannis as God. That was a really nice touch.
Go out and rent "Chasing Amy" instead.
This is a wonderful film: Funny, romantic, and sentimental. Fans of Jaglom will love it. If you are new to Henry Jaglom, you are definately in for a surprise. Jaglom is a true independent, rejecting big Hollywood money and the compromises and garbage films it produces. You can expect originality and honest writing. He typically allows the actors to improvise, giving the films the feel of an Allen picture. But he's not trying to be Woody. He doesn't need to. Jaglom's films are an American treasure in every sense of the word. He may never be widely known, but that's fine with his fans. He's our secret.