Forget the critcs, Woody, you did an excellent job

Rating: 9/10 (15 September 2002)

Help! Call the Police! 911! One of the greatest injustices is currently happening RIGHT NOW! And it all has to do with Woody Allen. Yes, apparently, no matter how good the movie is, the critics and the general public are forced to say that woody allen isn't good any more! What a disgrace! Sure, he's not making annie halls anymore, but he's certainly not making any terribly horrible movies like people say he is. Ladies and Gentleman, please: save those comments for when joel schumacher directs Annie Hall 2: with a vengence.
Sweet and Lowdown is an independent film that received an amusing reaction from critics. Wow! Woody Allen made an art flick! BFD, i say. Some critics loved it, others seemingly dismissed it. I think it's a great flick, and excellent character study.
It's imdb, we know the plot, let's hit the acting paragraph, shall we? Jeff Spicoli, a decent actor, shines as the lead, which i can almost guarantee you could not be played by any other actor. he lets us know that he hates himself, his talents, his habits, his personality flaws, and even those he loves. Penn was nominated for his role, but lost to kevin spacey for his role in american beauty, which was simply a better film, but each man gave an equally stunning performance. Samatha Morton was the one who received the random nomination at the 1999 academy awards. Not to say she was bad, she was great in fact. She loves emmet despite his flaws, and in some ways relates to his struggle, and offers him her undivided attention and sympathy. Great performance, but if you think the academy actually cared then you're a bit mixed up, my friend.
Sweet and Lowdown is an exceptionally good film that i highly suggest you go out and rent (don't worry, they'll have it). A great character study, this film proves that ol' Woody is not ready to go yet, and definetely deserved the standing ovation he received at the 2002 AA's (I was hoping that it would happen and was shocked that it did). So here's to you Woody. Go back to your apartment, turn on the tube, and get out a cold one. Maybe cook yourself lobsters with your girlfriend, or order an italian sub with mayonaisse.