Scoop
User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 70
  3. Negative: 13 out of 70

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  1. JaneanK.
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    This is Woody Allen comedy at its best. Refreshing. Slapstick. Smart. I want to say "Thank you!" Mr. Allen for making me so readily laugh during this summer of drought and war.
  2. SashaT.
    Jul 28, 2006
    10
    A delightful comedy, in the style of Allen's "Manhatten Murder Mystery". Johansson shines, giving this film an added boost!
  3. KatharineC.
    Aug 25, 2006
    9
    Great, hilarious flick. Woody is back.
  4. JackM.
    Aug 8, 2006
    10
    This was a very, funny Woody Allen film. Light, escapist fare. I think Woody has some of his funniest lines of the past 20 years in this movie. I laughed out loud, even on my third viewing. (That's right... 3). Very enjoyable Woody Allen film.
  5. Fantasy
    Aug 27, 2006
    10
    The Woody Allen bashers will continue ad nauseum forever so you must discount their opinion as it lacks any and all merit. As for Scoop it was quite enjoyable despite some of the negative reviews. Woody Allen played well Woody Allen as his old neurotic self to the max. The movie was adeptly written and acted without any one actor receiving more attention than the others. To tell the truth it was quite good. As for the naysayers get over the Woody bashing already as he is one of the most talented men on the planet. Kudo's to all.… Expand

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Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 35
  3. Negative: 7 out of 35
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    70
    A light-hearted if ghostly murder mystery that for all the contemporary English locations feels like a 1930s studio film including a plot that bears little scrutiny. Along with the delectable Johansson, the film offers fun roles for Allen, Hugh Jackman and Ian McShane.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    60
    After the accomplished smoothness of "Match Point," it's back to more ragged form in Scoop, despite the almost identical posh settings, and the return of Scarlett Johansson as leading lady.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    The first Allen picture since "Sweet and Lowdown" that doesn't leave a bad odor in its wake.
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