Review of Match Point (2005) by Daniel P — 19 Jan 2013
This film features what is probably my favourite Scarlett Johansson performance, darkly sexy, and the film takes full advantage of the emerging (at the time) actors in its cast, including Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emily Mortimer and Matthew Goode.
In addition to its noirish plot, there's an engaging story about social class that bubbles to the surface, and the movie's tone is consistent, amping up the drama of each successive action. Many called Match Point a return to form for Allen, (after his moribund late-90s), and I have to say, I agree; the hunger with which this film was produced shines through, leaving a primal document, in the end, with a climax that's (overused word alert) riveting.
.. actually riveting. It's a film unlike pretty much anything else Woody has done... so even if you're not a fan, you should probably see it.
This review of Match Point (2005) was written by Daniel P on 19 Jan 2013.
Match Point has generally received very positive reviews.
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