Lovable jazz paean

Rating: 6/10 (18 June 2000)

Lovable non-Woody-Allen-ish film from the great director - this time paying homage to one of his jazz heroes. Sean Penn plays the irascible, misogynist, and not-too-bright guitar virtuoso Emmet Ray seemingly to perfection. The film is a delight from start to finish. Sit back and enjoy this wonderful tale of a man who was arguably one of the best guitarists in the world.