Shortcut to Happiness
Director: Alec Baldwin
Actors: Anthony Hopkins, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alec Baldwin
PlotJabez Stone is a struggling writer grappling with rejection and financial woes in New York City. Disillusioned and desperate, he comes into contact with a charismatic stranger who offers him an irresistible deal: instant fame and success in exchange for his soul. Jabez initially dismisses the idea, but after another setback, he agrees to the pact, signing away his soul for literary acclaim and fortune. As his newfound success skyrockets, he revels in the admiration and luxury that come with it, unaware of the escalating consequences.
As Jabez enjoys his new status, he gradually realizes the moral and ethical cost of his decision. He begins to see the darker side of his agreement and the impact it has on his personal life and relationships. Torn between maintaining his stardom and reclaiming his soul, Jabez embarks on a challenging journey of redemption. The struggle intensifies as he confronts the true nature of the deal and the sinister force behind it, leading him to seek a way out before it’s too late.
Writers: Stephen Vincent Benet, Archibald Macleish, Peter Dexter
Release Date: 17 Aug 2007
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Shortcut to Happiness offers intermittent surprises with smart writing and solid technical merits, though it falters with an embarrassing, patronizing ending."
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