USA 2014
Starts December 4, 2014
Directed by: Woody Allen
Writing credits: Woody Allen
Cast: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden
Length: 98 minutes
This romantic comedy set in the 1920s follows the famous magician Stanley Crawford (Firth) as he attempts to debunk a charming spiritualist, Sophie Baker (Stone) who is seemingly exploiting a wealthy socialite family, the Catledges.
Stanley arrives at the Catledge family estate to set about the unmasking of the fraud with the conviction of his skepticism and armed with his caustic personality. But Sophie’s predictions and enchanting way soon present Stanley with more than he expected. Against his better judgment, he is soon doubting his stance and bowing to the desire to believe that there is “something more” to life itself. The biggest trick in this story is a charming sleight of hand that brings a smile to your lips. ()