Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Woody Allen’s newest film is a double cone. Casting Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson what a team. Woody plays his normal narcissistic, anxiety ridden, nervous speaking character, who is a small time magician. The story is set in London, with a student journalist, Sandra Pransky (Johansson) visiting some rich friends.
The scoop begins with a famous London investigative journalist (Ian McShane) dying and returning from the grave for his last big story. Joe Strombel materializes during one of Sid Waterman’s (Woody Allen) disappearing acts. Sandra, volunteering for the act, meets Joe in the box where he spills his big scoop. Sid and Sandra in shock when Sid appears a second time a day later, take it upon themselves to investigate the scoop. The lead that Joe gives them is that Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), a English Lord’s son, is a serial killer. The mystery is set and the characters are away. Sandra falling pretty hard for Peter is taken in by the English charm while Sid is very wishy-washy. Lurching around they find several co incidents that bring more hints of guilt onto Peter. The game is afoot and this comedy brings in a genius set of suspense.
Woody Allen is a master at writing suspense into his comedy all while keeping the mood very light hearted. This film will be a classic one day. The actors do such a great job. Hugh is dashing and charming with the hints of a sadistic serial killer. Scarlett, different than any of her other characters plays a very bubbly talkative college student. Who is shy and nervous, a bit clumsy but stubborn. She definitely carries the girl next-door look into this film.
This is a must see for anyone who loves film. It is a great watch and a great comical mystery that keeps you guessing until the final reveal. Rent Scoop.
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