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Scoop (2006) -- An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.
Scoop (2006) -- An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.
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6.8/10   27,760 votes
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Release Date:
15 September 2006 (Iceland) more
Tagline:
The perfect man. The perfect story. The perfect murder.
Plot:
An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls. full summary | add synopsis
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(43 articles)
Carla Is Woody Allen's First Lady
 (From Screenrush. 26 November 2009, 3:18 AM, PST)

Could Carla Bruni be the next Mia Farrow?
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 25 November 2009, 4:05 PM, PST)

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Untitled Woody Allen Fall Project 2006 (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual content.
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96 min
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The lead character (originally an adult journalist) was tailored specifically to Johansson, whom Allen observed as having an unused "funny" quality about her while working on the previous film Match Point (2005). more
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Continuity: When Sondra sits in the boat with Peter before he pushes her into the lake she wears beige / light brown clothes. When she returns to the house and happens upon Peter and the policemen, being still wet, her clothes are dark brown, almost black. That's too dark to be wet beige. It can't be muddy either, because the rest of her (hands, hair, face) are clean. more
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Funeral Speaker: Don't mourn Joe Strumble.
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References Porky's Romance (1937) more
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Annen Polka more

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85 out of 117 people found the following review useful.
Worthy addition to Woody Allen's filmography, 28 July 2006
7/10
Author: A_Roode from Halifax, Nova Scotia

I was lucky enough to get a free pass to an advance screening of 'Scoop' last night. Full house at the theatre and when the movie ended there was spontaneous applause. I didn't speak to anyone who disliked 'Scoop' although two teenagers sitting next to me sighed and fidgeted uncomfortably for most of the film. They were the exception though because everyone else including myself really enjoyed themselves.

'Scoop' is a quickly paced murder mystery. A young female journalism student is unwittingly maneuvered by forces beyond her control into trying to catch a serial killer on the loose. Plenty of hijinks ensue as she partners up with a traveling illusionist and falls in love with a frisky and charming young nobleman.

'Scoop' isn't a bad addition to the Woody Allen filmography. It isn't his best work but it is a very enjoyable and light hearted romp. I'd say it fits quite comfortably into being an average Woody Allen film, right in the middle of the pack. If you're a Woody Allen fan you'll probably enjoy yourself. If you're indifferent to his work then 'Scoop' might be enough to get you interested in seeing more. I don't think that anyone who dislikes his style of film-making and acting are going to change their mind. Woody plays the same kind of neurotic character we've grown so accustomed to although it borders dangerously close to forced and over the top in this film. While potentially aggravating for some who might find themselves wishing he'd hurry up and just spit out the words, Woody Allen fans know what to expect.

Very good performances all around in my opinion although I found myself missing Ian McShane who is excellent and not on camera nearly enough. Hugh Jackman is great as the charming nobleman and I think Woody Allen has found a new regular star to work with in Scarlett Johansson. I think that with 'Match Point' this is their second pairing and she's just magic with the material that Woody gives her. Could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship! I'm glad I saw the movie and definitely recommend it. More sophisticated comedy than movies like 'Scary Movie 4' so if your brand of comedy is the latter rather than the former, 'Scoop' probably isn't for you. If, on the other hand, you like a touch of class, sophistication and fun, 'Scoop' is for you. Probably not the Woody Allen film I'd introduce to a newcomer but all others should give it a try.

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