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Match Point
Monday, November 28, 2005

I finally went to see Match Point. It always surprises me to see art-house theatres super crowded, especially when it's a Monday evening and you go to see a Woody Allen film which opened a month ago in a movie theatre which only screens subtitled films. What it never surprises me is that everyone over there is well over 30, so I feel kinda weird whenever I go to see a movie. Anyway, I'm glad I decided to see it. What a fantabulous film, for God's sake. It's amazing how Woody Allen has managed to shoot a film which is completely different from what he's done but it still feels like one of his old films. When was the last time he directed a drama? Melinda and Melinda [2004], Sweet and Lowdown [1999] or Husbands and Wives [1992] had some dramatic bits, but I'd say Another Woman [1988] was his last full-on drama. Match Point has a couple of funny moments, but it's still a drama, and it even has more suspense than comedy. Unlike most critics, I love the comedies he's been doing in the last few years, but it's nice to see that after 38 films and over three decades in the business, he still has that magic touch to surprise his long-time fans. The actors are bloody fantastic. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is surprisingly consistent as Chris Wilton, while Scarlett Johansson gives a career-best performance as Nola Rice. I've been a fan of hers for many, many years, and what I loved about her was that she was able to say a lot without words [Manny & Lo, Lost In Translation, Girl With A Pearl Earring], but this time she leaves subtlety aside and gives it all away. She's wildly sexy, ferocious... I knew she'd be good in this one but damn, she's beyond that. If she doesn't get an Academy Award nomination I'll shoot myself. Matthew Goode is a total scene stealer, while Emily Mortimer is lovely but not annoying as Chris' wife. Brian Cox, Penelope Wilton and Rupert Penry-Jones have all small parts but are wonderful as well.

I suggest you not to miss this one. I'm sure you'll like it, even if you're far from being a Woody Allen fan. It's one of this year's most intriguing films. Take my word.

Santi

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