weaker "Match Point."
Woody plays... well, Woody. He's funny as hell. At least five jokes had me guffawing loudly.
No, not a classic by any means but damn good entertainment.
Scarlett is maybe 15 pounds overweight but does a far better job than in "MP."
Jackman proves he is not much of an actor: kind of a taller, buffer Keanu. Wooden delivery, amazingly small range of expressiveness both vocal and facial.
This is Woody's picture and he delivers, especially for a guy his age, an energetic and hilarioius performance.
Oh, the plot?
A serial killer is stalking London and Scarlett, a student journalist, follows the signs pointing to Jackman's character.
He is the son of a Lord yet the film misses many opportunities to poke fun at the Brit upper class: Woody is no Preston Sturges, Bunuel, or Renoir, that's for sure.
But, in a summer of crap, this light comedy stands out.
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Topic - "Scoop:" Woody returns to form after his previous - tinear 17:39:13 08/06/06 (10)
- I "liked" it but a return to form? - Analog Scott 08:26:26 08/07/06 (0)
- So, how'd the twins look? nt - PdL 06:13:49 08/07/06 (3)
- Full of themselves. Actually, - tinear 06:15:25 08/07/06 (2)
- Re: Full of themselves. Actually, - PdL 06:23:45 08/07/06 (1)
- Dunno. A real cutie, she is. nt - tinear 23:05:09 08/08/06 (0)
- "Scoop" may be good (haven't seen it yet), but I still disagree strongly with those who dismiss "Match Point." (nt) - Audiophilander 23:41:29 08/06/06 (1)
- Except for the acting of the leads, the writing and directing MP was top notch!! ;-) - sjb 00:04:09 08/07/06 (0)
- Agreed - Woody returns to form as an... - mkuller 20:26:44 08/06/06 (0)
- Agreed! **Warning spoilers** - sjb 18:40:45 08/06/06 (1)
- Spoilers, galore! - tinear 04:58:05 08/07/06 (0)