Brilliant and emotional film

Rating: 9/10 (13 January 2006)

More often than not, I dislike Woody Allen's movies. Match Point, however, is a brilliant film. The "un-Woody-Allenness" of it that many notice in fact suits it very well. On some level, it's a serious - even disturbing - movie, considering what I felt is one of its main themes -- the unhappiness that lies ahead no matter what the life choice may be. Its somewhat stifling dialogs and acting are possibly intentional and therefore can be "forgiven". It's really made up of two films - the lust and affair drama, followed by a Dostoevsky roller-coaster - but it's remarkably consistent, as the deep emotional connection with the characters switches its focus, but does not wane.