Match Point

Match Point is a 2005 film about a former tennis pro who falls for a beautiful woman who turns out to be his friend's fiancee. Written and directed by Woody Allen. There are no little secrets. taglines Chris Wilton The man who said "I'd rather be lucky than good" saw deeply into life. People are afraid to face how great a part of life is dependent on luck. It's scary to think so much is out of one's control. There are moments in a match when the ball hits the top of the net, and for a split second, it can either go forward or fall back. With a little luck, it goes forward, and you win. Or maybe it doesn't, and you lose. You can learn to push the guilt under the rug and go on. Otherwise, it overwhelms you. The innocent are sometimes slain to make way for grander schemes. You were collateral damage. Sophocles said, that to never have been born may be the greatest boon of all. It would be fitting if I were apprehended... and punished. At least there would be some small sign of justice - some small measure of hope for the possibility of meaning. Dialogue Christopher "Chris" Wilton: So, what's a beautiful young American doing mingling among the British upper class? Nola Rice: Has anyone told you you play an aggressive game? Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Has anyone told you you have very sensual lips? Nola Rice: Extremely aggressive. Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I'm naturally competitive. Nola: Men seem to think I'd be somebody very special. Wilton: And are you? Nola: Well, no one's ever asked for their money back. Chloe Hewett Wilton: Chris's dad was a bit of a religious fanatic. Christopher "Chris" Wilton: After he lost both his legs, he found Jesus. Tom Hewett: God... Sorry, but it just doesn't seem like a fair trade. Detective Banner: [Holds up Nola's diary] Have you seen this before? Christopher "Chris" Wilton: No. Detective Banner: Were you aware that Nola Rice kept a diary? Christopher "Chris Wilton: [defeated] No. Detective Banner: Do you still claim that the last time you saw Nola Rice was at the Tate Modem over a year ago? Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Look, you can't blame me for trying to hide the fact that I had an affair with her. I know that it's not the most honorable thing to cheat on your wife, but that does not make me a murderer! [last lines, as the Hewett family gathers around Chris and Chloe's newborn baby] Alec Hewett: To Terrance. Eleanor Hewett, Chloe Hewett Wilton, Heather: To Terrance. Alec Hewett: And all that sail on him. Taglines There are no little secrets. Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Chris Wilton Scarlett Johansson - Nola Rice Emily Mortimer - Chloe Hewett Wilton Matthew Goode - Tom Hewett Brian Cox - Alec Hewett Penelope Wilton - Eleanor Hewett James Nesbitt - Detective Banner Ewen Bremner - Detective Dowd External links 0416320 Match Point Category:2005 British films Category:2005 American films Category:Drama films Category:Thriller films Category:Tennis films Category:Films directed by Woody Allen Category:Screenplays by Woody Allen