Shortcut to Happiness
- Fantasy
- Comedy
- Drama
In Manhattan, the aspirant writer Jabez Stone is a complete loser: he is not able to sell his novels, he lives in a lousy apartment and he does not have success with women. When one of his friends Julius Jenson sells his novel for US$ 190,000.00 to an editor, Jabez fells envy and promises to sell his soul to the devil for success and accidentally kills a woman with his typing machine. The Devil knocks on his door, fixes the situation and seals a contract with Jabez. His low quality novels have bad reviews but become best-sellers; Jabez enriches; has success with women, but has no time for his friends. Jabez meets with the publisher Daniel Webster who offers him a chance to break the contract with the devil.
Shortcut to Happiness is a 2007 fantasy comedy-drama about a struggling Manhattan writer who makes a Faustian bargain with the devil for literary success. When his novels inexplicably become bestsellers, he must navigate the consequences of his dark deal and a chance to break free. The film explores ambition, morality, and the price of overnight success.
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Jennifer Love HewittThe Devil
Anthony HopkinsDaniel Webster
Dan AykroydJulius Jensen
Kim CattrallConstance Hurry
Barry MillerMike Weiss
Amy PoehlerMolly Gilchrest
Midori NakamuraKee
Mike DoyleLuke
Gregg BelloRick Fusco
Peter MaloneyJohn Hardy
Kelly MealiaWoman at Elaine's
Bobby CannavaleCop- Marilyn DobrinJoan Jensen
Paul StolarskyOld Man
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When was Shortcut to Happiness released?
The film was released on July 13, 2007.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Jabez Stone, a failed writer in New York who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for literary success. As his mediocre novels become bestsellers and his life improves, he gets a chance to break the contract and reclaim his soul with help from publisher Daniel Webster.
What genres does the film blend?
Shortcut to Happiness combines fantasy, comedy, and drama to explore themes of ambition and moral compromise.
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