Comedies, Theatrical Release, Guitarists, 1930s, Jazz Musicians
Description
Woody Allen's pseudo-biopic about 1930's jazz guitarist Emmet Ray (Sean Penn) is a personal tribute by the director to a period of musical history that has inspired and influenced him greatly. Penn immerses himself into the role of the boozing, womanizing Ray with his usual intensity (this time, with a comic slant). Cameos by Allen and author Nat Hentoff give the film a TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN feel, but it is Fei Zhao's rich photography, as well as the solid musical sequences, that provide the film with its depth. Overall, though, this is a lighthearted effort that aims solely for the funny bone. Samantha Morton steals the show as Ray's silently suffering wife in a breakout role that should elevate her to the forefront of Hollywood actresses.
DVD Features
Region 1 Keep Case Single Side - Single Layer Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - English Additional Release Material: Trailers: Bonus Trailers Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access Text/Photo Galleries: Biographies: 1. Woody Allen 2. Sean Penn 3. Uma Thurman 4. Samantha Morton
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