Scoop

Hugh Jackman, Ian McShane, Jim Dunk

The late U.K. journalist Joe Strombel is being mourned by his colleagues--even as, stuck in limbo, Joe remains committed to pursuing a hot tip on the identity of "the Tarot Card Killer" at large in Lo...( read more  read more... )ndon. But, how can his legwork get done now? Via the very much alive Sondra Pransky. Sondra is an American journalism student visiting friends in London. During a stage performance by another American, magician Sid Waterman, Sondra is shocked to find herself able to see and hear Joe. From beyond, he gives her the scoop of a lifetime and urges her to pursue it. Sondra immediately starts chasing the big story, enlisting the aid of a reluctant Sid. That chase leads right to handsome British aristocrat Peter Lyman. Soon, Sondra finds that the romance of her life may well be the dangerous scoop she's looking for.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Woody Allen

Released: July 28, 2006

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DVD Released: November 21, 2006

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  • February 16, 2009
    Scoop is a good movie, and may have only suffered crtically because it isn't Woody Allen's best work. It's light and predictable, but punctuated by "crossing the river Styx" scenes just absurd enough that it works. I resent Hugh Jackman for being as charming as I'm not, and thoug... ...( read more )
  • October 6, 2008
    This is, quite simply, one of most wonderfully hilarious films I've seen in a long, long time.

    Everyone's in top form here. Jackman and Johansson deliver point-perfect performances, giving us in both their cases characters you wouldn't expect; Jackman as a charming British noble... ...( read more )
  • August 12, 2008
    A Woody Allen project that even though it doesn't play as good as his classics like Annie Hall and Manhattan still gives us a story with a twist that is a breath of fresh air compared to many of the features that are coming out today. A diamond in the rough that doesn't leave you... ...( read more )
  • June 12, 2008
    Has its funny moments.
  • May 20, 2008
    Allen does another charming murder mystery, this time far away from his beloved New York. Scarlett Johansson is not much of an actress, but she is always good on the eyes, and she has a very good chemistry with the old Woody. They're also very well supported by Ian McShane and Hu... ...( read more )
  • June 25, 2009
    Je croyais que c'était mauvais mais... Non!!! Les personnages sont bizarrement drôles et y a des bouts de suspense même!

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  • rugbyplaya56
    July 7, 2007
    I loved the entire movie except the ending, but I should have expected a weird ending seeing as to who the writter and director is haha
  • wasawato
    May 16, 2007
    Could anybody tell Flixster.. that it's Woody Allen who directed this film!! No information available all the time!! it's maybe not that serious.. but it look ridiculous.. when we miss the important information!!
  • Harsh4U
    November 24, 2006
    I just wanna say from the bottom of my heart,I mean this sincerely with all due respect I liked this movie,It's a credit to its genre but I do think that Hugh Jackman should have avoided this role.What can I say?lol....
  • JeT0425
    July 23, 2006
    This looks absolutely amazing.

    I think Scarlett Johansson has become the new Mia Farrow or Diane Keaton to Woody Allen. Watch out, Scarlett, he's a creeper.

    I do think he's a genius though. Go Mr. Allen, keep making more amazing films.



    Can't wait to see this!



    -jesse-

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