i be lucky enough to get a free pas to an advance screening of scoop last night . full house at the theatre and when the movie end there be spontaneous applause . i do not speak to anyone who dislike scoop although two teenager sit next to me sighed and fidget uncomfortably for most of the film . they be the exception though because everyone else include myself really enjoy themselves . scoop be a quickly pace murder mystery . a young female journalism student be unwittingly maneuver by force beyond her control into try to catch a serial killer on the loose . plenty of hijinks ensue a she partner up with a travel illusionist and fall in love with a frisky and charm young nobleman . scoop isn not a bad addition to the woody allen filmography . it isn not his best work but it be a very enjoyable and light hearted romp . i would say it fit quite comfortably into be an average woody allen film and right in the middle of the pack . if youre a woody allen fan you will probably enjoy yourself . if youre indifferent to his work then scoop might be enough to get you interested in see more . i do not think that anyone who dislike his style of film making and act be go to change their mind . woody play the same kind of neurotic character we have grow so accustomed to although it border dangerously close to force and over the top in this film . while potentially aggravate for some who might find themselves wish he would hurry up and just spit out the word and woody allen fan know what to expect . very good performance all around in my opinion although i find myself miss ian mcshane who be excellent and not on camera nearly enough . hugh jackman be great a the charm nobleman and i think woody allen have find a new regular star to work with in scarlett johansson . i think that with match point this be their second pairing and she just magic with the material that woody give her . could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship . i be glad i saw the movie and definitely recommend it . more sophisticated comedy than movie like scary movie 4 so if your brand of comedy be the latter rather than the former and scoop probably isn not for you . if and on the other hand and you like a touch of class and sophistication and fun and scoop be for you . probably not the woody allen film i would introduce to a newcomer but all others should give it a try .