This dramatic-thriller film written and
directed by Woody Allen tells the story of Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers).
Chris, a recently retired tennis professional, is taken on as an instructor at
an upmarket club in London. He strikes up a friendship with a wealthy pupil, Tom
Hewett, after discovering their common affinity for opera. Tom's older sister,
Chloe, is smitten with Chris and the two begin dating. During a family
gathering, Chris meets Tom's fiancée, Nola Rice (Scarlett Johansson), and they
are instantly attracted to each other.
Allen was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
The film received generally strong reviews from critics.
"[Allen's] new movie, Match Point, devoted to lust, adultery, and murder, is the most vigorous thing he's done in years." David Denby. New Yorker. (03/01/2006).
See the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wISRAOb6xm0
The film received generally strong reviews from critics.
"[Allen's] new movie, Match Point, devoted to lust, adultery, and murder, is the most vigorous thing he's done in years." David Denby. New Yorker. (03/01/2006).
See the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wISRAOb6xm0