The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 841 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Dan Aykroyd's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Curse of the Jade Scorpion from the crowd. 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. Dan Aykroyd and Helen Hunt lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2001. The Curse of the Jade Scorpion earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Dan Aykroyd's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion was released in 2001, directed by Woody Allen. The full 103-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.