The film is essentially a piece of nostalgia, but it swings along with an insouciance we haven't had from him in a long time.

Nestled as it is amid the clamor of the late-summer blockbusters, it's the kind of small pleasure that can make you feel intensely grateful.

Woody -- enough with the one-liners.

Scoop is a moderately amusing Woody Allen comedy with a terrific cast of actors whose winning performances greatly enhance the film.