This 2006 Woody Allen comedy stars Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, and Allen himself. While in London visiting a friend, journalism student Sondra Pransky (Johansson) stumbles upon the ghost of the late, great investigative reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane) while participating in the magic show of Sid Waterman (Allen), also known as "Splendini." Strombel tells Sondra that the British aristocrat Peter Lyman is the serial killer known as the "Tarot Card Killer." Thus, Sondra takes Sid on a whirldwind adventure to uncover the truth about Lyman and solve the mystery. What she doesn't expect, however, is to fall for the subject of her investigation in the process. What makes this film an above-average comedy is Allen's splendid script. In the hands of just an average filmmaker, it could've easily become another sappy, implausible rom-com. Allen, however, makes it pleasantly quirky.
Should You See It: Yes
Grade: B
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