Typische allen film met een flinterdun verhaallijntje wat normalerwijze meer in een klucht past. Aug 24, 2001 the curse of the jade scorpion synopsis. Woody allens funny, frantic the curse of the jade scorpion is part screwball romantic comedy, part 1940s noir detective story, and part ingenious heist film. Inoffensive almost to the point of perversity, the curse of the jade scorpion is the kind of film that might be called pleasant if it had a little more going for it. This may not be the best woody allen, but i enjoyed this romantic comedy set in 1940.
The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 video detective. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Woody allens the curse of the jade scorpion takes place in an insurance office not unlike the one in double indemnity, where the very. So lightweight at times it threatens to blow away, the curse of the jade scorpion continues the run of comedies allen pumped out in the 00s. The curse of the jade scorpion is a romantic comedycrimemystery set in new york city of the 1940s which involves a lovehate relationship between veteran insurance investigator cw briggs woody allen and his new boss betty ann fitzgerald helen hunt. Dec 05, 2002 the curse of the jade scorpion the curse of the jade scorpion 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Largely dismissed by critics and even allen himself as one of his worst works, i do really like the curse of the jade scorpion. The curse of the jade scorpion vhs, 2002 for sale online ebay. Mar 07, 2012 cw briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. The writing for scorpion is not as sharp as woody allens previous movies as most of the jokes fall flat. Download the curse of the jade scorpion 2001 film to pc or mobile now bluray 720p. But after the companys fraud investigator and its efficiency expert are hypnotized by a nightclub charlatan, none of the companys clients are safe. Still more evidence of its creators erotic idolatry. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 the curse of the jade.
The curse of the jade scorpion, woody allens latest smalltime movie featuring bigtime movie stars, is set in 1940, and its sense of period. John tormey, john schuck, woody allen, elizabeth berkley, kaili vernoff, brian markinson, maurice. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 rotten tomatoes in 1940, cw briggs is the top insurance investigator in new yorkor so he keeps telling the firms new efficiency expert, betty ann. Betty ann fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. Aug 24, 2001 the curse of the jade scorpion is a 2001 crime comedy film written, directed and starring woody allen. The curse of the jade scorpion is an american film directed, written by and starring woody allen. Betty ann fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of. The curse of the jade scorpion dreamworks animation wiki. Cw briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. The curse of the jade scorpion is produced by letty aronson, with helen robin serving as coproducer. Unfortunately, the bickering between allen and hunt gets tiresome and, as is the case with so many woody allen movies, the curse of the jade scorpion stumbles because too much of its witty repartee aims below the belt.
With allens trademark humor and his trademark character, it is an effective comedy and mystery. Watch the curse of the jade scorpion 2001 movie online. Briggs allen, an insurance investigator, and betty ann fitzgerald helen hunt, an efficiency expert. Stephen tenenbaum is the executive producer, and datty ruth, jack rollins and charles h. Briggs woody allen, an oldfashioned guy who likes things the way they are, which means solving crimes through tips and hunches. The curse of the jade scorpion the woody allen pages.
Now playing in theatres everywhere august 24, 2001 vhs rip. Another woman 1988 official trailer woody allen, gena rowlands, mia farrow. The curse of the jade scorpion is a 2001 crime comedy film written, directed and starring woody allen. The curse of the jade scorpion tv spot 2001 youtube. An insurance investigator and an efficency expert who hate each other are both hypnotized by a crooked hypnotist with a jade scorpion into stealing jewels. Returning to the art deco new york he recreated in radio days, woody allen. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 about the movie amblin. Poza o poti vedea in marime naturala daca apesi pe ea. The movie is a pleasure to watch, the craft is voluptuous to regard, but the curse of the jade scorpion lacks the elusive zing of inspiration.
Watch the curse of the jade scorpion 2001 full online on. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. Set in the 1940s, curse of the jade scorpion centers on insurance investigator c. The curse of the jade scorpion is the 31st film written and directed by woody allen. Overall, the curse of the jade scorpion is an incredibly fun film. Curse of the jade scorpion is such an insubstancial little film, though, that it becomes hard to sit through. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 release info imdb. Woody allens the curse of the jade scorpion takes place in an insurance office not unlike the one in double indemnity, where the very woodwork and the reassuring bulk of the filing cabinets seem to guarantee the companys solidity. The curse of the jade scorpion was not a happy movie to make, because the period sets were so expensive that there was hardly any time for reshooting, and because allen found that he shouldnt have taken the lead part himself. The curse of the jade scorpion, an early 1940sset romantic comedybattle of the sexes, has its share of charm and provides hearty yet lowkey laughs.
The curse of the jade scorpion full movie watch online the curse of the jade scorpion full english full movie the curse of the jade scorpion full full movie. Story line in english cw briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. The plot concerns an insurance investigator and an efficiency expert who are both hypnotized by a crooked hypnotist into stealing jewels. Watch the curse of the jade scorpion full movie in hd visit cw briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many s. The two hypnotic triggers are madagascar and constantinople. With greg stebner, woody allen, john tormey, john schuck. S ince its premiere at the last but one venice film festival, this movie has been. Perhaps the resulting stress is why he doesnt even seem to have changed into period glasses for the film.
Germany, united states of america, story by 123movies admin. Its comic energy is reserved, but the film is lively enough to entertain and provide a sharply written, worthwhile time. The curse of the jade scorpion letterboxd social film. The curse of the jade scorpion awards and nominations. The cast also features helen hunt, dan aykroyd, elizabeth berkley, john schuck, wallace shawn, david ogden stiers and charlize theron. Its far less funnier than it seems to think it is and the pairing of hunt and allen is a suprising miss. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. The curse of the jade scorpion is a 2001 american crime comedy film written, directed and starring woody allen.
The curse of the jade scorpion movie the curse of the jade. Komedie misdaad film geregisseerd door woody allen. A director is forced to work with his exwife, who left him for the boss of the studio bankrolling his new film. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 rotten tomatoes. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001, directed by woody allen.
The curse of the jade scorpion woody allen is in a matinee mood for the curse of the jade scorpion, a modest tribute to both the mystery programmers that once preceded the main attraction on the. The curse of the jade scorpion 2001 full watch free online on soapgate aka soap2day with english subtitles. Watch the curse of the jade scorpion 2001 full movie online free in hd. Briggs, a setinhisways oldtime insurance investigator who refuses to get along with the bright new efficiency expert, betty ann fitzgerald helen hunt, brought in.
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