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Match Point
2005 124 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Luxembourg R 18+
★7.9
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Director: Woody Allen
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Description
Chris, a former tennis pro, takes a job as an instructor and befriends his wealthy young student, Tom. After being introduced to his family, Chris is soon engaged to Tom's sister, Chloe. Despite the professional and financial advantages that this relationship affords him, Chris becomes obsessed with Tom's fiancee, American actress Nola.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$23.15M
Worldwide:
$85.64M
Starring
Scarlett Johansson
Actor
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Actor
Emily Mortimer
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2006
— Best European Film
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Eagle 2007
— Best International Feature Film
Georges Awards 2006
— Best Low-Budget/Arthouse Film
Goya Awards 2006
— Best European Film
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Picture (Drama)
César Awards 2006
— Best International Feature Film
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Screenplay
Key opinion
Match Point is widely regarded as a compelling, cynical exploration of morality, luck, and social ambition that marks a successful transition for Woody Allen into thriller territory. While some viewers criticize the protagonist's coldness and the plot's reliance on convenience, most praise the film's tense atmosphere and the strength of its lead performances.
| Acting | Scarlett Johansson and Emily Mortimer deliver strong, nuanced performances that effectively anchor the film's central romantic and domestic conflicts. | |
| Direction | Woody Allen successfully departs from his typical comedic style, employing sophisticated, precise direction and dramatic camera work to build suspense. | |
| Theme | The theme of luck serves as a central, provocative, yet polarizing element, with some finding it a profound exploration of life's randomness and others viewing it as a convenient or illogical plot device. | |
| Screenplay | The protagonist's characterization and moral choices are divisive; some perceive him as a complex vessel for examining amorality, while others find him fundamentally unsympathetic and inconsistently written. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Jonathan Rhys Meyers' performance are split; some find his portrayal of a cold, calculated social climber to be excellent, while others argue he is miscast and wooden. |