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      Scoop

      PG-13 Released Jul 28, 2006 1 hr. 36 min. Romance Comedy List
      41% 148 Reviews Tomatometer 55% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score Even in death, British reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane) is dedicated to completing his final piece on London's notorious Tarot Card Killer, and American journalism student Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson) discovers during a magician's (Woody Allen) performance that she can communicate with Joe. He hands her the story of a lifetime, and the chase leads directly to British aristocrat Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), with whom she has fallen dangerously in love. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 14 Buy Now

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      Rehashing old plot lines and characters, Scoop is a tiresome dipper and another disappointing addition to Woody Allen's repertoire.

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      Ewan S Desperately bad story... usually excellent actors all acting badly...I think it's time for Woody Allen to STOP... his role was totally overblown and I feel I've just wasted an hour and a half. Thank god it was free Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review Dinos K A perfect movie by a perfect director. I LOVE WOODY ALLEN!!!!!!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Alec B Occasionally it is an amusing throwback to certain comedies from the 30s and 40s, but without nearly enough witty banter. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Craig B Good Woody! A funny Match Point, sort of. Scarlett J. proves once again why she is the world's highest paid actress. And her chemistry with Hugh Jackman is rather huge. Woody is such a good comedy actor, too. Enjoyable fun from start to finish. What's not to like? Don't you love a surprise?! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I heard it is like most Woody Allen comedies. Since Scoop is one of the only ones I have seen. I found the movie a lot of fun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Yet another one of those Woody Allen films that don't have much reason to exist. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald The film is essentially a piece of nostalgia, but it swings along with an insouciance we haven't had from him in a long time. Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Stephanie Zacharek Salon.com Nestled as it is amid the clamor of the late-summer blockbusters, it's the kind of small pleasure that can make you feel intensely grateful. Oct 7, 2006 Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer Woody -- enough with the one-liners. Aug 9, 2006 Full Review Brent Simon Shared Darkness The big scoop on Scoop is that there really isn't one. Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Barbara Vancheri Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Scoop is lesser Woody Allen, not as good as Manhattan Murder Mystery but fun, with some amusing bits about England, death, magic and journalism. Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Dave White Movies.com It's funny enough to keep you from cringing, but not nearly as good as Match Point. Of course, Match Point wasn't trying to be funny either. So proceed with caution. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Even in death, British reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane) is dedicated to completing his final piece on London's notorious Tarot Card Killer, and American journalism student Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson) discovers during a magician's (Woody Allen) performance that she can communicate with Joe. He hands her the story of a lifetime, and the chase leads directly to British aristocrat Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), with whom she has fallen dangerously in love.
      Director
      Woody Allen
      Executive Producer
      Stephen Tenenbaum
      Screenwriter
      Woody Allen
      Distributor
      Focus Features
      Production Co
      BBC, Perdido Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
      Rating
      PG-13 (Some Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 28, 2006, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 19, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $10.5M
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