Shortcut to Happiness

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Mehrdad T @RT47433111 Oct 21, 2025 Only after reading the reviews I came to know it's a comedy! It's a prime example of how not to make a movie. The scenario, the dialogue, the references, and list goes on and on. In short, the movie was a collage of separate scenes put in serries without absolutely no logical sense. The film failed to justified for instance why, all of a sudden Alec turns to Anthony Hopkins for the advice and how on earth he realize the tail belling to the Satan and why it caught his attention in the first place. ... Bottom line: Don't water your time watching this train wreck of the movie. See more Ralph R @RT14837316 Aug 2, 2025 Shortcut to Happiness is one of those movies with a cool premise that never really gets to shine the way it should. The story follows Jabez Stone, a struggling writer who makes a deal with the devil for success—a classic setup. But instead of giving us a deep dive into Jabez’s character or the actual cost of “success,” the movie just kind of skims the surface and moves along. What’s wild is the behind-the-scenes drama. Alec Baldwin not only starred in the movie but actually directed it, and then things went off the rails. After filming wrapped, the studio took over and started making changes, editing, reshoots, the works. Baldwin hated the final cut so much that he asked for his name to be taken off as director, so you’ll see “Harry Kirkpatrick” in the credits instead. It’s honestly a movie where the backstory is more interesting than the film itself. Production-wise, you can tell it’s been through the wringer. The editing is choppy, the tone shifts around, and it never really finds its footing. The cast is solid on paper, but nobody gets enough material to do something memorable. The script had potential, but most of it feels watered down, probably thanks to all those edits. Honestly, I just kept thinking what it could’ve been like if Baldwin was allowed to release the version he wanted. The final movie is watchable, but it never gets past “just okay,” which is a shame. If you’re curious about behind-the-scenes chaos, this is a great example. See more Keron C @RT32617582 Jul 25, 2025 Don;t waste your time. The story doesn't really make sense. The bones of a good film are there - but they messed it up and Alec Baldwin does not suit this type of character. Great cast - poor script and directing. See more Rik O @Rikoshae Jul 22, 2025 All the ingredients are here for a comedy, but it doesn't do that, and that's a shame. Instead it goes for serious moral tale but it doesn't really say anything. An incredible all star cast that deserves a better script. It just needed better writers, such a waste of potential. See more Timothy T @Horrorfan4life May 17, 2024 Great cast but terrible execution of the script. Had high hopes for this movie but it turned out to be a dud. See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra Jul 20, 2023 It's a groaner. It lacks any kind of charm or wit to keep your attention for any amount of time. And boy oh boy Jennifer Love Hewitt bad as the devil... Oof! See more Read all reviews

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