Shortcut to Happiness (2007) movie poster

Shortcut to Happiness (2007)

"The devil is in the details."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 43% (RT: 43%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (188 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Cast
Alec Baldwin as Bez Stone
Anthony Hopkins as Daniel Webster
Dan Aykroyd as Julius Jensen
Kim Cattrall as Constance Hurry
Barry Miller as Mike Weiss
Amy Poehler as Molly Gilchrest
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 188 votes. Critics gave it 43%.
Overview
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Shortcut to Happiness is a 2007 fantasy, comedy, drama film directed by Alec Baldwin. In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine.

The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.

The film has been rated by 188 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, Shortcut to Happiness delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Shortcut to Happiness (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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