STH REVIEW

John Lennon · 07-04-2007, 11:02 AM

Once again Hollywood has decided to revisit the classic Faustian tale of a man who makes a pact with the Devil. This time the story features Alec Baldwin as Jabez Stone, a struggling author in contemporary New York City who sells his soul to the Devil for literary success and fame. When he comes to realize the ultimate drawback of his deal he enlists the help of Daniel Webster, played by Anthony Hopkins, to get out of it. To no one's surprise, the Devil, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, has other plans for Jabez’s soul.

This adaptation of Steven Vincent Benet’s The Devil and Daniel Webster is just one of a number or versions most recently done loosely in the Brendan Fraser vehicle Bedazzled, where Elizabeth Hurley played Mr. Scratch’ Somewhat under-appreciated, it featured a fine, sly, continentally seductive performance by Elizabeth Hurley. I’ll see Shortcut to Happiness, however, just to compare her work against that of the slightly more kittenish quality of Ms. Love Hewitt.

Baldwin, who has shown to be surprisingly adept at comedy in his numerous appearances on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, also assumes the responsibilities of director for this movie.

It also features current SNL cast members impressionist/comedian Darrell Hammond and the very funny Amy “No One Knows Who That is, REEGGG!” Poehler. Also in the cast is Jason Lee, who was involved in the divinely themed Kevin Smith film, Dogma. (D. James Ruccio/BOP)

Hewitt-fan · 07-04-2007, 11:03 AM

thanks for the review John

Old Man · 07-04-2007, 11:27 AM

Where did you get this review from?

**Trotter** · 07-04-2007, 01:08 PM

Thank-you for taking the time to share this with us John...

SarahLove · 07-04-2007, 01:54 PM

Thanks for sharing John....

recordable2 · 07-04-2007, 01:56 PM

Thanks for sharing!!!

**mced** · 07-04-2007, 03:07 PM

This is an old one, isn't it? Thanks anyway, John.

Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
I dream at night I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying baby, baby, please...
(The Police)

JLH-a2z · 07-04-2007, 10:10 PM

Where is that review from?

Jason Lee (from Dogma, Heartbreakers, My Name is Earl) isn't in Shortcut to Happiness. IMDB lists an actor by the name of Jason Evans Lee who plays "Guy waiting for cab (uncredited)". Different guy.

Would have been cool if Love and the "real" Jason Lee worked together again though.

John Lennon · 07-04-2007, 10:25 PM

oooopss.. I forgot to post the link...

http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tic....cfm?tmID=4011

i love love · 07-05-2007, 01:47 AM

**Trotter** · 07-05-2007, 12:09 PM

Thank-you for posting the link John.....

angelbunny225 · 07-05-2007, 01:56 PM

thanks!!!

**andrew r** · 07-05-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i love love

It's not a review, just a guy saying he'll go see it. Baldwin is no longer credited as director at all. It reads as if the source information may have been partially cannibalized from an ancient review.

Will it be Alan Smithee credited as director?

Thanks for the review John, if people did see the Bedazzled film referenced here, watch the original with Peter Cook as the Devil. He's excellent.

Can't wait to see Love's version.

Preston Meyers · 07-05-2007, 04:19 PM

thanks for the review JL!

Gert B. Frobe · 07-05-2007, 10:24 PM

Yeah, definitely couldn't be a review since the guy hasn't seen it.

I think it's going to be a pretty good movie.

John Lennon · 07-06-2007, 10:30 AM

as long as it they mentioned Love did had better acting guts so watch out

**Trotter** · 07-06-2007, 11:59 AM

I'm looking forward to reading your reviews guys....

07-04-2007, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
John Lennon Lennon & Co Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 975 My Profile	STH REVIEW Once again Hollywood has decided to revisit the classic Faustian tale of a man who makes a pact with the Devil. This time the story features Alec Baldwin as Jabez Stone, a struggling author in contemporary New York City who sells his soul to the Devil for literary success and fame. When he comes to realize the ultimate drawback of his deal he enlists the help of Daniel Webster, played by Anthony Hopkins, to get out of it. To no one's surprise, the Devil, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, has other plans for Jabez’s soul. This adaptation of Steven Vincent Benet’s The Devil and Daniel Webster is just one of a number or versions most recently done loosely in the Brendan Fraser vehicle Bedazzled, where Elizabeth Hurley played Mr. Scratch’ Somewhat under-appreciated, it featured a fine, sly, continentally seductive performance by Elizabeth Hurley. I’ll see Shortcut to Happiness, however, just to compare her work against that of the slightly more kittenish quality of Ms. Love Hewitt. Baldwin, who has shown to be surprisingly adept at comedy in his numerous appearances on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, also assumes the responsibilities of director for this movie. It also features current SNL cast members impressionist/comedian Darrell Hammond and the very funny Amy “No One Knows Who That is, REEGGG!” Poehler. Also in the cast is Jason Lee, who was involved in the divinely themed Kevin Smith film, Dogma. (D. James Ruccio/BOP)

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Hewitt-fan Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 643 My Profile	thanks for the review John

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Old Man Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 183 My Profile	Where did you get this review from?

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Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 29,007 My Profile	Thank-you for taking the time to share this with us John...

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mced Cannot live without Love Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 2,053 My Profile	This is an old one, isn't it? Thanks anyway, John. Since you've gone I been lost without a trace I dream at night I can only see your face I look around but it's you I can't replace I feel so cold and I long for your embrace I keep crying baby, baby, please... (The Police)

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JLH-a2z Newbie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 21 My Profile	Where is that review from? Jason Lee (from Dogma, Heartbreakers, My Name is Earl) isn't in Shortcut to Happiness. IMDB lists an actor by the name of Jason Evans Lee who plays "Guy waiting for cab (uncredited)". Different guy. Would have been cool if Love and the "real" Jason Lee worked together again though.

07-04-2007, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
John Lennon Lennon & Co Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 975 My Profile	oooopss.. I forgot to post the link... http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tic....cfm?tmID=4011

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Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 29,007 My Profile	Thank-you for posting the link John.....

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07-05-2007, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Preston Meyers It's only words... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Belgian wasteland... Posts: 2,246 My Profile	thanks for the review JL!

07-05-2007, 10:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gert B. Frobe Member Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30 My Profile	Yeah, definitely couldn't be a review since the guy hasn't seen it. I think it's going to be a pretty good movie.

07-06-2007, 10:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
John Lennon Lennon & Co Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 975 My Profile	as long as it they mentioned Love did had better acting guts so watch out

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Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 29,007 My Profile	I'm looking forward to reading your reviews guys....