Sondra Pransky is an American journalism student who travels to England to visit friends. While in London, she attends a magic show where magician Sid "Splendini" Waterman brings her on-stage as part of a trick in which he makes her disappear. However, while waiting to be "de-materialized," she's visited by the ghost of a murdered reporter, who passes along the scoop of the decade. The spirit claims that Peter Lyman, the wealthy and handsome son of a well-known aristocrat, is leading a double life as "the Tarot Card Killer," a serial murderer who has been terrifying the nation and eluding police. With the magician's help, Sondra begins investigating the story and is able to piece together some incriminating evidence against Lyman. However, the more she learns, the more dangerous her investigation becomes - especially when she falls into a romance with the suspected killer.
This is an odd film, but that's what you should expect when Woody Allen is involved. Woody Allen's style is very distinct and this movie is no different. His mumbling and rambling is in full force during this difficult to categorize film (comedy, romance, mystery & suspense?). The story is easy to follow and provides some funny moments, but overall it's just really strange. Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman play their parts perfectly for this style and Woody Allen is the glue that holds this dark adventure together. The ending comes abruptly and isn't very surprising - much like this review.
Rating: 2 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Woody Allen, Hugh Jackman
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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