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Match Point
Match Point is a 2005 psychological thriller film written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox, and Penelope Wilton. In the film, Rhys Meyers' character, a former professional tennis player, marries into a wealthy family, but his social position is threatened by his affair with his brother-in-law's girlfriend, played by Scarlett Johansson. The film deals with themes of morality and greed, and explores the roles of lust, money, and luck in life, leading many to compare it to Allen's earlier film Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). It was produced and filmed in London after Allen had difficulty finding financial support for the film in New York. The agreement obliged him to make it there using a cast and crew mostly from the United Kingdom. Allen quickly re-wrote the script, which was originally set in New York, for an English setting.
Critics in the United States praised the film and its English setting and welcomed it as a return to form for Allen. In contrast, reviewers from the United Kingdom treated Match Point less favourably, finding fault with the locations and especially the British idiom in the dialogues. Allen was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Recently retired tennis pro Chris Wilton is hired as an instructor at an upscale London club. He becomes friendly with wealthy club member, Tom Hewett. Tom's sister, Chloe, is smitten with Chris, and they begin dating. During a family gathering, Chris meets Tom's American fiancée Nola Rice, an aspiring actress. They are immediately attracted to each other.
After Chloe persuades her father to give Chris an entry-level job at his company, he gradually blends into the family. While the clan gathers at the Wilton's country house, Tom's mother, Eleanor, condescendingly questions Nola's struggling acting career, causing Nola to storm out. Chris follows Nola and confesses his feelings for her. They have sex but Nola considers the encounter a mistake while Chris wants an ongoing affair. Chris and Chloe marry, while Tom ends his relationship with Nola after falling in love with someone else.
Chloe is obsessed with becoming pregnant, though Chris acts ambivalent. He tries tracking down Nola. When he happens to run into her, they begin an affair. When Nola becomes pregnant, Chris panics. He tells her to get an abortion, but she wants them to raise the child together. Chris becomes distant from Chloe, who suspects he is having an affair, which Chris denies. Nola presses Chris to divorce Chloe. Though Chris finds Chloe boring, he is unwilling to give up his promising career and the affluent lifestyle their marriage affords him. Chris feels trapped and lies to both Chloe and Nola.
Tired of waiting, Nola angrily confronts Chris outside his apartment and threatens to tell Chloe everything. Desperate to cover it up, Chris later takes one of his father-in-law's hunting shotguns. He calls Nola saying he has good news and wants them to meet at her place. He gains entry into her neighbor Mrs Eastby's flat. He fatally shoots her and stages a burglary by stealing jewelry and prescription drugs. Chris hides in the hallway and shoots Nola when she returns. He then goes to meet Chloe at the theatre. Scotland Yard concludes the crime was likely committed by a drug addict stealing money. As the news breaks the next day, Chris sneaks the shotgun back into the gun case, then he and Chloe announce to the family that she is pregnant.
Detective Banner contacts Chris to request an interview concerning the murder. Before meeting the detectives, Chris throws Mrs Eastby's jewelry and medicines into the river. By chance, her ring bounces off the railing and falls to the pavement.
At the police station, Chris lies about his relationship with Nola, but Banner produces her diary, in which Chris is extensively featured. He confesses his affair but denies any link to the murder. Chris appeals to the detectives to avoid involving him further to protect his marriage. They agree to be discreet.
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Match Point
Match Point is a 2005 psychological thriller film written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox, and Penelope Wilton. In the film, Rhys Meyers' character, a former professional tennis player, marries into a wealthy family, but his social position is threatened by his affair with his brother-in-law's girlfriend, played by Scarlett Johansson. The film deals with themes of morality and greed, and explores the roles of lust, money, and luck in life, leading many to compare it to Allen's earlier film Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). It was produced and filmed in London after Allen had difficulty finding financial support for the film in New York. The agreement obliged him to make it there using a cast and crew mostly from the United Kingdom. Allen quickly re-wrote the script, which was originally set in New York, for an English setting.
Critics in the United States praised the film and its English setting and welcomed it as a return to form for Allen. In contrast, reviewers from the United Kingdom treated Match Point less favourably, finding fault with the locations and especially the British idiom in the dialogues. Allen was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Recently retired tennis pro Chris Wilton is hired as an instructor at an upscale London club. He becomes friendly with wealthy club member, Tom Hewett. Tom's sister, Chloe, is smitten with Chris, and they begin dating. During a family gathering, Chris meets Tom's American fiancée Nola Rice, an aspiring actress. They are immediately attracted to each other.
After Chloe persuades her father to give Chris an entry-level job at his company, he gradually blends into the family. While the clan gathers at the Wilton's country house, Tom's mother, Eleanor, condescendingly questions Nola's struggling acting career, causing Nola to storm out. Chris follows Nola and confesses his feelings for her. They have sex but Nola considers the encounter a mistake while Chris wants an ongoing affair. Chris and Chloe marry, while Tom ends his relationship with Nola after falling in love with someone else.
Chloe is obsessed with becoming pregnant, though Chris acts ambivalent. He tries tracking down Nola. When he happens to run into her, they begin an affair. When Nola becomes pregnant, Chris panics. He tells her to get an abortion, but she wants them to raise the child together. Chris becomes distant from Chloe, who suspects he is having an affair, which Chris denies. Nola presses Chris to divorce Chloe. Though Chris finds Chloe boring, he is unwilling to give up his promising career and the affluent lifestyle their marriage affords him. Chris feels trapped and lies to both Chloe and Nola.
Tired of waiting, Nola angrily confronts Chris outside his apartment and threatens to tell Chloe everything. Desperate to cover it up, Chris later takes one of his father-in-law's hunting shotguns. He calls Nola saying he has good news and wants them to meet at her place. He gains entry into her neighbor Mrs Eastby's flat. He fatally shoots her and stages a burglary by stealing jewelry and prescription drugs. Chris hides in the hallway and shoots Nola when she returns. He then goes to meet Chloe at the theatre. Scotland Yard concludes the crime was likely committed by a drug addict stealing money. As the news breaks the next day, Chris sneaks the shotgun back into the gun case, then he and Chloe announce to the family that she is pregnant.
Detective Banner contacts Chris to request an interview concerning the murder. Before meeting the detectives, Chris throws Mrs Eastby's jewelry and medicines into the river. By chance, her ring bounces off the railing and falls to the pavement.
At the police station, Chris lies about his relationship with Nola, but Banner produces her diary, in which Chris is extensively featured. He confesses his affair but denies any link to the murder. Chris appeals to the detectives to avoid involving him further to protect his marriage. They agree to be discreet.