The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
Metascore
52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
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  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    88
    Seemingly a simple comedy, it actually -- like all Allen's "simple" comedies -- has a lot to say. Will the audience listen or just dismiss it as minor, out-of-date Woody? If they do, it's their loss.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    88
    Woody Allen's most purely entertaining film in years.

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User Score
6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. J-Shap
    4
    It looks nice, and that's about it. The dialogue and one-liners are rather dry and limp compared to Allen's previous films, and whatever potential it has is wasted due to Allen ironically being miscast in his own film. This would have benefited from a younger, or at least different actor in Allen's role (perhaps Tom Hanks). Above all, Jade Scorpion is a rather insincere and ill-conceived homage.… Full Review »
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