The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) movie poster

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)

"Love stings"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 44%, MC: 52) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrimeRomance

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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (821 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
Metacritic
52
Cast
Dan Aykroyd as Chris Magruder
Helen Hunt as Betty Ann Fitzgerald
Woody Allen as CW Briggs
Charlize Theron as Laura Kensington
John Schuck as Mize
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 821 votes. Critics scored it lower at 48%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Curse of the Jade Scorpion was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2001 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion is a 2001 comedy, crime, romance film directed by Woody Allen. CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office.

They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them. The film has been rated by 821 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion 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. The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) 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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