A dead reporter gets a scoop on a serial killer and his spirit gives the scoop to an amateur reporter who, along with a street magician, tries to solve the case by tracing and tracking a wealthy handsome tycoon who the two are after.
Language:
English
Running Time:
96 min
Rating:
PG-13
Release date:
28 July 2006
Directed by:
Woody Allen
Produced by:
Ryan Kavanaugh
Letty Aronson
John Davis
Gareth Wiley
Written by:
Woody Allen
Starring:
Scarlett Johansson
Hugh Jackman
Woody Allen
Ian McShane
Music by:
No Original Score
Shot by:
Remi Adefarasin
Editing by:
Alisa Lepselter
Distributed by:
Focus Features

What’s Hot

  • It comes as a rude shock that the film is badly rated on IMDb as it is highly engaging and is one of the better films to watch without one losing interest over its course.
  • The brilliance of Woody Allen is everywhere to see – the screenplay,dialogues and direction are exemplary.
  • Add to that his own performance as the wrong-side-driving-fearing guy who moves on from a scared-to-death magician to a curious one trying to solve the case.
  • The pretty Scarlett Johansson and the hunk Hugh Jackman perform amply well to suit the film’s mood as well.

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A taut thriller, easily made in typical Woody Allen style!