Review of Sweet and Lowdown (1999) by Clarissa C — 08 Mar 2009

Probably my favorite Sean Penn role, and on the shortlist of my favorite Woody Allen films. Samantha Morton is great, too.

This review of Sweet and Lowdown (1999) was written by Clarissa C on 08 Mar 2009.

Sweet and Lowdown has generally received positive reviews.

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