Not your typical Woody Allen film...

Rating: 9/10 (27 April 2006)

I am not a huge fan of Woody Allen, mainly since after he got involved with his real-life adopted step-daughter Soon Yi, just too weird for me. But this film is a well-scripted, well-crafted product from what a lot of people refer to as "a brilliant film maker." "Match Point" is set in contemporary London. The first few minutes are a little slow but you have to bear with it-it picks up. Jonathan Rhys-Meyer plays a confused Irish guy named Chris,who has a love of the opera. Though he is in a relationship with a wealthy woman whose family adores him, he realizes his attraction towards an American woman, is a lot more intense. Scarlett Johannsen plays the American girl, and aspiring actress, Nola Rice. Both Nola and Chris are involved with someone else. Later in the movie, in the midst of having an intense affair with Nola, Chris cannot decide who he'd rather be with: the woman, Chloe, whose family has given him a promising job and a beautiful flat, or Nola, the frequently unemployed, young aspiring actress whose future is uncertain. Without giving away too many details of the movie, it takes an unpredictable turn and starts to remind the viewer of "The Talented Mr. Ripley"-obsession, anger and love will cause someone to do unthinkable acts. This movie is not what I would call original in any shape of form, but it is highly viewable and well done all around. 9 out of 10 stars.