Scarlett Johansson stars in Woddy Allen's Scoop
This entry was posted on 8/11/2006 2:00 AM and is filed under Celebrities.
By AmericasNewsToday.Org staff
"Scoop" is the cleverly-crafted story of Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson), an American journalism student studying abroad in London. While acting as an audience participant in a magic trick performed by hapless magician "Splendini," a.k.a. Sid Waterman (Woody Allen), Sondra is visited by the ghost of once-brilliant reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane) and given a lead on the story of a lifetime. Passing themselves off as father and daughter, Sid and Sondra pursue and investigate Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), an aristocrat who may be responsible for a series of murders.
The film is light escapist fare, determined to make even the most critical movie-goer crack a smile. However, while every scene is played for laughs, not every gag gets one. Despite that, the film has a very carefree feel to it, making it an enjoyable contrast to most of this summer’s releases. Allen’s very specific brand of humor shines in this script, which lends itself perfectly to the talents of the actors.
Scarlett Johansson portrays the naïve journalist character blandly at times, but with a refreshing honesty that many have come to expect of her work. Johansson tends to be a one-note actress, but if that one note is continually this entertaining, what right does the audience have to complain? In any case, she seems to be Woody Allen’s newest inspiration. Scoop is now playing everywhere. - via smudailycampus
