My Rating:
7.1 out of 10
Scoop is an American-British romantic comedy and a murder mystery written and directed by Woody
Allen. It stars Scarlett Johansson as a young journalism student and Hugh
Jackman as a rich aristocrat. Ian McShane acts as the late investigative reporter who from his afterlife contacts
ScarJo saying that Hugh might be the infamous Tarot Card killer. Allen himself
acts in this movie as a magician who comes in contact with ScarJo and helps her
out. The title refers to as one last scoop of glory for Ian and first big scoop
of ScarJo.
As
like any other Allen's movies, it has a very subtle humour in dialogues which
gives the movie a unique charm. The direction and screenplay give away an
impressionable quality. The acting of ScarJo has a distinct hint of a
journalism student which adds to the character. Jackman although was not given
much platform but he justifies the character well. Woody Allen is funny and
weird in his own way with an amazing sense of humour. The story is although a
little fantasy but it definitely belongs to the Allen world. The movie has its own
moments of laugh and a little mystery to it.
Concluding,
I would like to say that it does not overwhelm you but definitely surprises
you. The movie is light and has a queer sense to it. I loved the way Allen
gives the reason to his character's end in the movie. It is a fun watch for all
those who can handle Allen's humor and the way he presents a movie.
