If, like me, you've missed seeing "Sweet Smell of Success" for one reason or another, you may want to check it out. As the many reviews have stated, it is a standout. Some have compared its subject matter---an unflattering look at the underbelly of the New York celebrity scene---to "All About Eve". That's true regarding the high quality of the writing, direction, cinematography, and the two lead performances....but unlike the highly rewatchable "Eve"--where the witty dialogue supplies occasional moments of relief to offset the theatrics--"Sweet Smell" is a relentless downer, and I had a hard time buying the sister's wimpy dependence on her dictatorial brother. I'm glad I saw it, but once is enough. You may feel otherwise--do give it a watch, if only to see the work of Curtis and Lancaster.
Review of Sweet Smell of Success
