A "match" with certain kinds of movies?

Rating: 7/10 (16 May 2006)

It's good to see Woody Allen branching out. "Match Point" is not the sort of movie that one would expect him to do, but watching it, you can see his unique touch. Portraying English former tennis star Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) developing a relationship with American femme fatale Nola Rice (Scarlett Johansson), Allen really plays with the audience. You see, there's always the issue of chance out there. And boy does Allen know what to do with that! All in all, this is one of Allen's most interesting movies in years. He does much better when not focusing on neurotic rich New Yorkers (this one takes place in London). A real treat for everyone. Also starring Brian Cox and Penelope Wilton.