"Curse of the Jade Scorpion" is a very enjoyable film. Particularly to those of us who prefer the classic "Inner Sanctum" genre over the bang bang shoot it up films of today. The lighthearted approach to this film removes it from the darker suspense typical of the older films. Instead the suspense is in the fresh interpretation of classic characters and situations. Often with unique little deviations and twists. Its familiar but also fresh. As such it is a worthy effort. The weakest link in this effort is casting Woody Allen as the classic gumshoe. It simply does not come across right. Someone like George Segal would perhaps have been a better selection. The strongest performances comes from the three main women. Helen Hunt is excellent as the rather obnoxious proto-feminist. This is a role that Hunt plays very well. Charlize Theron is also excellent as the bored rich socialite. Elizabeth Berkley also delivers a fine performance as the gentle romantic but innocent sexy secretary. All in all a well spent trip to the theater.
Review of The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
