Rated PG-13
Starring Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Simon McBurney
Written and Directed by Woody Allen
The Story:
Stanley (Firth) is a great magician who is called by an old friend (McBurney) to help debunk a young medium named Sophie (Stone). He's been trying, but seems to think she is legitimate. The more Stanley is around her, the more he begins to realize two things: she may be the real deal, and he might be falling in love with her.
This is a sweet enough, amusing venture by Woody Allen.
However, I'm not sure I can get past the age difference between the two leads.
Perhaps Stanley should have loved her like a daughter. Being almost 30 years her senior, that relationship makes sense.
So there's a creepy vibe that hangs over the movie the whole time, and it just didn't work for me.
Stone is fine as usual, as is Firth.
Truth be told, I love Colin Firth. Great actor, lots of fun. Does great in drama and is equally adept in comedy.
Make Sophie older, and allow her to appear older, and maybe, just maybe, the creepy vibe goes away.
Your mileage may vary.
The fact that Woody Allen has a past with young girls, well... let's just say that this movie helps remind you of that fact.
As they lean in for the kiss at the end, I didn't meet that scene with a smile.
It was more of a recoil in horror.
: /
Final Grade: C
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: One and done!
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