"There are moments in a match when the ball hits the top of the net, and for a split second, it can either go forward or fall back. With a little luck, it goes forward, and you win. Or maybe it doesn't, and you lose."
The film I decided to feature today is a bit older, but it's one I've seen several times and is up there on my list of favorites. First, I should say it was completely coincidental, two Movie Monday films in a row being Woody Allen/Scarlett Johansson collaborations... I just had to mention this one because of how much I love it. In Match Point, a charming Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays Chris, a tennis instructor who uses his quick wit to slip into London's wealthy crowd. It doesn't take long for him to woo Chloe, a wealthy yet slightly uninteresting girl. Suddenly, Chris has this picture perfect life full of extravagance set up for him thanks to his new wife-to-be and her family. The only problem is, he also finds it to be a dull life... until he meets Nola (played by ScarJo), an American actress who also happens to be the girlfriend of Tom, Chloe's brother. And of course, it doesn't take long for Chris to woo her, either. Fast forward to Chris marrying Chloe, all the while finding Nola irresistible, and I think it goes without saying that the plot really picks up here as they begin their steamy affair. I absolutely do not want to give any spoilers away though, because one of the aspects I love most about this film is that it's unpredictable and full of suspense with unexpected twists in all the right places. I will say that the movie revolves around one central theme: luck. It really gets you thinking... how much of our lives is determined by pure chance? Great performances, great casting. This film is artistically made and will most likely stick with you for a while after you've watched it.
Be sure to let me know what you think once you do see it! And also those of you who already have, tell me your thoughts in comments below.
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10 comments:
Thank you so much for your comment! I love your blog. And I loooove this film, I don't like Scarlett actually but she's great in this film and I adore it.
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love love love this film!
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Love this film!
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I saw this film such a long time ago, I had forgotten about it. I do remember i liked Rhys Meyers in it. Might have to give it another go soon.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was reason enough to like this movie but everything else about it is just as good!
I think I saw it, hmm not sure...
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What a fabulous review! I have never before seen this movie, but now I am adding it to my must list. I LOVE Scarlett!! :)
Sounds like a must see! I will have to check it out.
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This movie was one of my all time Woody Allen films along with Vicky Christina Barcelona. Scarlett was AMAMAMAZING in both films! She's an amazing actress and so gorgeous!!!
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havent seen this yet and now i want to xxxx
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