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Woody Allen takes a disappointing turn in 'Scoop'
by Eleanor Ringel Gillespie

Woody Allen's newest, "Scoop," opens with a bunch of Fleet Street's finest sitting in a pub, swapping stories about their recently deceased mate, veteran newshound Joe Strombel ("Deadwood's" Ian McShane). "Broadway Danny Rose" Brit style? If only. While this isn't nearly as bad as his career nadir in movies such as "Hollywood Ending" and "Everyone Says I Love You," it's a disappointing backslide from the mini comeback of last year's "Match Point." Read the full review

TO SUM UP
The late British journalist Joe Strombel is being mourned by his colleagues — even as, stuck in limbo, Joe remains committed to pursuing a hot tip on "the Tarot Card Killer" at large in London. How can his legwork get done now? By a very-much-alive American journalism student, Sondra Pransky, who is visiting friends in London. From beyond, Joe gives her the scoop of a lifetime.

FILM FACTS ...

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'Scoop'

Director: Woody Allen
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Ian McShane, Woody Allen, Kevin McNally
Run time: 96 minutes
Release date: July 28, 2006
Rating: PG-13 for some sexual content.
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