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Roger Ebert, At the Movies: Emmet Ray is a fictional character, but so convincing in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown that he seems like a real chapter of jazz history we somehow overlooked. Read more
Susan Stark, Detroit News: Read more
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: Droll and amusing. Read more
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: A snappy, loose-limbed performance from Penn. Read more
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: A shallow portrait of the artist as a cad. Read more
David Ansen, Newsweek: A likable, lively little ditty -- one theme, some clever variations -- that never wears out its welcome. Read more
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine/Vulture: Read more
Janet Maslin, New York Times: This is one very tuneful labor of love. Read more
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com: Sweet and Lowdown is undeniably pleasant, but British actress Samantha Morton quietly explodes it: Her performance is like nothing I've seen in recent years. Read more
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle: Read more
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Read more
Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic: There is enjoyment to be had from Sweet and Lowdown. Read more
Amy Taubin, Village Voice: Great material. Read more