Fresh
Somewhere over the rainbow the skies are blue, that's the dream. Some make it, some don't - this eloquent daughter's tale shows both sides.
Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
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Low Down
Overview
The daughter of jazz pianist Joe Albany witnesses her beloved father's struggle -- and failure -- to kick his heroin habit.
Director and cast
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52%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Gets stuck in a cycle of addiction and morning-after regret while missing a chance to explore the how and why of its characters.
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Rotten
"Low Down" nicely evokes a smokey mood of '50s jazz and Hollywood noir and deserves points for its emotional straightforwardness, but its tired story and deliberate pace never really draw you in.
Paul de Barros, Seattle Times
Fresh
Whiplash is like one of those Buddy Rich solos the kid idolizes: hot, sweaty and in-your-face. Low Down is like the version of Billy Strayhorn's Lush Life played in one of this film's club scenes: somber, moody and cool to the touch.
Cary Darling, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
Fresh
The acting makes it a far more compelling ride than it otherwise would have been.
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
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