Comments on: Face It, “Match Point” Isn’t a Great Movie http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/ A blog about music, pop culture, the Strokes, Jack White, kittens, and cute boys. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:53:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Jon http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-31058 Jon Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:10:12 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-31058 On a human level, and that includes the acting, this film is very believable. Where it fails is in the plot. Set in the modern day of 2005, it completely misses out on the modern forensics that make the ending entirely unbelievable and unrealistic. Mr. Allen's point was to show how much a part luck played in the outcome, but he completely ignored several points that in reality would have caused quite a different outcome. Admittedly, these are modern technologies and maybe Mr. Allen simply isn't aware of them, but that is his failing. On a human level, and that includes the acting, this film is very believable. Where it fails is in the plot. Set in the modern day of 2005, it completely misses out on the modern forensics that make the ending entirely unbelievable and unrealistic. Mr. Allen’s point was to show how much a part luck played in the outcome, but he completely ignored several points that in reality would have caused quite a different outcome. Admittedly, these are modern technologies and maybe Mr. Allen simply isn’t aware of them, but that is his failing.

]]> By: Tom http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-5508 Tom Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:51:56 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-5508 I second that Bill. Ordinary tiny people, in a huge and complicated world. I second that Bill. Ordinary tiny people, in a huge and complicated world.

]]> By: Bill http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-5265 Bill Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:42:11 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-5265 I think we expect so much razzle dazzle from movies these days that a story like match point seems rather mundane. That in itself is what makes this move a good movie. The people are ordinary Scarlet plays an ordianry person that can't even make it as an actress. How should she have portrayed the character. I have know women like her character. She is set up as a loser from the start. The burst of chemistry between two people in a difficult situation. I have been there. Didn't go as far as JRM, but lost my soul none the less. Many people expect Woody's movies to be high brow but he continues to do his best work by showing ordinary people. That's why I think Interiors is his best film. I think we expect so much razzle dazzle from movies these days that a story like match point seems rather mundane. That in itself is what makes this move a good movie. The people are ordinary Scarlet plays an ordianry person that can’t even make it as an actress. How should she have portrayed the character. I have know women like her character. She is set up as a loser from the start. The burst of chemistry between two people in a difficult situation. I have been there. Didn’t go as far as JRM, but lost my soul none the less. Many people expect Woody’s movies to be high brow but he continues to do his best work by showing ordinary people. That’s why I think Interiors is his best film.

]]> By: Eden http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-5130 Eden Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:13:52 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-5130 I'm with that Marte. The only reason I was on the edge of my seat throughout this absolute dog's dinner of a movie was to leave. The only reason I stayed was to see if it could possibly get worse. And it did. This was the kind of film that could only be made by someone whose experience of London is based on travelling in taxis from a 5 star hotel to a five star restaurant via a film premiere. Woody Allen's understanding of the English proves to be as impressive as Dick Van Dyke's accent in Mary Poppins. Starving millions could have been fed with the money he wasted on this steaming cack. I’m with that Marte. The only reason I was on the edge of my seat throughout this absolute dog’s dinner of a movie was to leave. The only reason I stayed was to see if it could possibly get worse. And it did. This was the kind of film that could only be made by someone whose experience of London is based on travelling in taxis from a 5 star hotel to a five star restaurant via a film premiere. Woody Allen’s understanding of the English proves to be as impressive as Dick Van Dyke’s accent in Mary Poppins. Starving millions could have been fed with the money he wasted on this steaming cack.

]]> By: Elina-Greece http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4893 Elina-Greece Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:46:55 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4893 Those who didn't find this film absolutely superb are those who didn't understand it. You must have an I.Q and a sense of humour to understand Woody Allen films. I watched Brokeback last night and I found it utterly boring and long winded. At least Matchpoint kept me on the edge of my seat all the time. Give it some credit for that at least. It's a fantastic movie and I expected it to do better in terms of award nominations. Woody is a genius! Those who didn’t find this film absolutely superb are those who didn’t understand it. You must have an I.Q and a sense of humour to understand Woody Allen films. I watched Brokeback last night and I found it utterly boring and long winded. At least Matchpoint kept me on the edge of my seat all the time. Give it some credit for that at least. It’s a fantastic movie and I expected it to do better in terms of award nominations. Woody is a genius!

]]> By: Marte http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4280 Marte Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:12:18 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4280 There is a good reason that there is only one Woody Allen. And we thank the good lord for that. There is a good reason that there is only one Woody Allen.
And we thank the good lord for that.

]]> By: Tom http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4269 Tom Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:11:02 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4269 What a great film. A real step forward by Woody Allen. The movie intertwins the different philosophical elements of previous movies, which is what gives it its subtlety and complexity. From the nigh-on invisible yet pervasive satire of the "establiishment" (maybe a reason for why it's set in London?) to an interesting projection of how the odds are stacked differently for men and women, to the old Woody favourite of individuality and individuals' search for meaning in life, to love (also an old favourite), and of course the nature of morality, this movie is a "Best of" film. A masterpiece. Ps: with Woody its important to remember that everything in his movies is deliberate. So if the acting appears shoddy, maybe that's cause you've missed the point. One should atleast give the old man the benefit of the doubt. After all, there is only one Woody Allen, and that's him. What a great film. A real step forward by Woody Allen. The movie intertwins the different philosophical elements of previous movies, which is what gives it its subtlety and complexity. From the nigh-on invisible yet pervasive satire of the “establiishment” (maybe a reason for why it’s set in London?) to an interesting projection of how the odds are stacked differently for men and women, to the old Woody favourite of individuality and individuals’ search for meaning in life, to love (also an old favourite), and of course the nature of morality, this movie is a “Best of” film. A masterpiece. Ps: with Woody its important to remember that everything in his movies is deliberate. So if the acting appears shoddy, maybe that’s cause you’ve missed the point. One should atleast give the old man the benefit of the doubt. After all, there is only one Woody Allen, and that’s him.

]]> By: Marte http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4249 Marte Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:37:27 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-4249 This is the worst case of "The Emperors New Clothes" that I`ve ever witnessed!! More shocking than the fact that this movie had no, and I mean NO, natural dialog, good acting, or character bonding, is the fact that anyone could argue it to be a strong film in the first place! The infamous leading man with the pout, gave good resembelance to Joey from Friends, when he illustrates his "ooohh" face. Oohh, now I`m sexy. OOhh, now I`m really angry, I mean It! No really! Strong stuff man! Anyway, the world is yet again divided... Am I the only one who thinks Mr. Woody should just begin rotting away, and retire with his daughter...erh sorry, I mean wife...I get confused...?! Sorry Mia. Touchy subject. Mr. Allen. I think you should pack up your woody all together! Match Point is a definate stinker! This is the worst case of “The Emperors New Clothes” that I`ve ever witnessed!! More shocking than the fact that this movie had no, and I mean NO, natural dialog, good acting, or character bonding, is the fact that anyone could argue it to be a strong film in the first place!
The infamous leading man with the pout, gave good resembelance to Joey from Friends, when he illustrates his “ooohh” face. Oohh, now I`m sexy. OOhh, now I`m really angry, I mean It! No really! Strong stuff man!
Anyway, the world is yet again divided…
Am I the only one who thinks Mr. Woody should just begin rotting away, and retire with his daughter…erh sorry, I mean wife…I get confused…?! Sorry Mia. Touchy subject.
Mr. Allen. I think you should pack up your woody all together!
Match Point is a definate stinker!

]]> By: Ricky http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-3539 Ricky Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:21:05 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-3539 I heard great things about this and didn't take the time to do my research before I went. It worked for syriana. Well not this movie. I thought it was HORRIBLE. The writing was average, the "twist" wasn't such a surprise, and the acting was horrible. Overall it was flat, creepy, and totally a waste of two hours of my life. I heard great things about this and didn’t take the time to do my research before I went. It worked for syriana. Well not this movie. I thought it was HORRIBLE. The writing was average, the “twist” wasn’t such a surprise, and the acting was horrible.

Overall it was flat, creepy, and totally a waste of two hours of my life.

]]> By: ken http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-3379 ken Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:41:07 +0000 http://www.themodernage.org/2006/01/09/face-it-match-point-isnt-a-great-movie/#comment-3379 I saw "Match Point" last night and while my feelings about the film are mixed, I felt Ms. Johanson's performance was surprisingly weak. The confrontational scenes with JRM, in particular, were forced and didn't flow well. I kept hearing a voice saying, "O.K., cut! Let's try that again." Oh well, at least there's still the delicious bon bon factor. I saw “Match Point” last night and while my feelings about the film are mixed, I felt Ms. Johanson’s performance was surprisingly weak. The confrontational scenes with JRM, in particular, were forced and didn’t flow well. I kept hearing a voice saying, “O.K., cut! Let’s try that again.” Oh well, at least there’s still the delicious bon bon factor.

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