Review of The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) by Anthony S — 12 Nov 2006

One of the worst Woody Allen films I have seen. Seriously unfunny.

This review of The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) was written by Anthony S on 12 Nov 2006.

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion has generally received mixed reviews.

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