Luck Would Have It

Rating: 10/10 (9 August 2019)

Woody Allen here provides a first-rate morality tale. This film belongs near the top of his filmography, alongside other serious outings as "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Cassandra's Dream." Though the plot borrows heavily from George Stevens' "A Place In The Sun," the endings go in completely different directions. Allen sets the action against superb upper-class locations including the distinctive Gherkin building, adding to the film's visual appeal. Cast is outstanding, from the headliners down to the smallest bit parts. Pacing is deliberate and suspenseful. "Match Point" is a thought-provoking experience you'll ponder long after it's over.