Match Point

This is a clever story from Woody Allen and its beautifully made, with fine performances, particularly from the always dazzling Scarlett Johansson. Its engrossing all the way through. I always enjoy seeing a film shot in London and England. The locations are familiar to me and always seem more interesting and colourful than the American backdrop to which we have become so accustomed. With all this in its favour, I would have expected to enjoy Match Point more than I did. It left me feeling curiously flat. Without wishing to spoil the ending, I have to admit that I did not like it. I wanted to see some just desserts served up, even if it was punishment for just being the worst of the really bad bunch of characters that this movie portrays. Still, perhaps being slightly dissatisfied with the ending in fact indicates a better movie, more aligned to real life.