I honestly don't get why people hate this movie. I thought it was brilliant. Woody Allen is really something special. Anyone who does not see the true beauty in this movie is not analyzing it well enough. Look at the body language, look at the facial expressions, the change in the tone of their voices, dig deeper.. Meyers and Johansson absolutely did a fantastic job acting in this movie, especially Johansson. It all seems so real
Bruh how do people not like the plot or the script for this movie. I guess I can understand, but this is also one of the most biting looks at class and its inevitable connection to attraction. It also posits a deeper message about how everything is predetermined; hard work only serves to bolster inevitabilities. Chris is from a modest background but he happens to be good at tennis, though he never worked hard enough to make it big (even though he says he felt that luck was the determining factor here) so he receives access to the upper class through this one latent ability. He also happens to be really attractive, which is essentially the basis on which Chloe interacts with him. Same reason that Nola does as well, so why should they be any different to him? Sure he and his wife have solid back and forth, but at no point do we see their relationship as a strong one that can withstand more than a slight breeze. It is built on certain surface level incentives from the get go, which is why Chris never questions his escapades with Nola. Chris only accepts his wife because he believes luck to have dealt his hand once again, as she is his access to stable living and upper class life. His negligence with the affair throughout is built on this same nihilistic mindset (why does it matter? None of this has a purpose anyway). This is challenged though with the midpoint crisis of the movie, where Chris ultimately realizes that the nature of life is that we desire wealth and power over anything else, even a feeling of realness, because “meaning” has no buying power. As much as he hates this fact, he can’t escape it. Which leads him to making his big decision. The most impactful moment in the movie though is when he's hallucinating at the end, and he says he would almost want to get caught for his sloppiness because then at least "some small justice would have been served, an indication that there's meaning in the world". As much as that would be meaningful though, he knows he’ll never turn himself in or surrender voluntarily. So tragic, because in this way, his ultimate escape from the law could be considered ironically unlucky because he never got to experience a world with real consequences that make sense. But it’s more that luck is the only element that matters, meaning doesn’t exist in the world, so Chris will never seek it. But that’s all he wants at the end of the day, to know that there's an order to universe, even though in this case that would FEEL unlucky. He would happily trade meaning for luck in an ideal world, but Chris knows it futile. Peering deeply in this way, luck is not an inherent good, because you can get swept up in its current, as you’re given creature comforts at the expense of real meaning. To Chris, the world is all built on what you can get away with. Any ability to succeed is predicated upon a prior stroke of luck. Chris never had to work hard to get where he is, even if he started off lower class, and he knows that deep down. Why would he ever face consequences for murder when there's a homeless person who fits the bill better than he does, all based on a luck of the draw that determines how others see you. He detests the world he lives in, for being so godless, and for creating humans who will convince themselves they're in control of the path they take for their sanctity of mind. They tell themselves there’s meaning, but that feeling of meaning is still rooted in their luck, the only true decider. But in reality, the people around him are lucky enough to believe in meaning, he’s unlucky enough to only believe in luck. He’s his own enemy, but he only ever sees life through the lens of happenstance. I think it's a genius film.
@@MrBen51309 I’ve met some people who think it’s overwrought and contrived. Which I can get but I think the thematic content and the characterization is so compelling that it easily achieves greatness.
@@MrBen51309 I don't hate it, but it is so powerful that I cannot watch it most of the time, it touches too many topics that are triggering for me and it does it too well. Maybe it is the same for others as well.
He couldn't bring himself to leave the rich wife because he was a gold digger. He sold himself to that family. Instead, he decided to murder the woman he wanted to keep the money and status. Maybe not as dramatic, but these things happen to people in real life. I don't find the plot very pleasant for that reason.
He was seduced by a VERY seductive lifestyle. True. It's a harrowing movie. Thank God Woody decided to keep Nola's murder offscreen. I did NOT want to see that! I still think the film is quite brilliant.
@@freddybeer The film if anything is actually quite unique and without parallel for the simple reason that it's realistic in showing that perfectly normal and good people can become bad if circumstances force them to do so...in other words everyday life. i wish the murders had been onscreen so it would have been even more realistic.
She was so lovely at 20. scarlett J. The dialogue is pure Wood man. Touching on philosophical questions he has dealt with in various ways over the years. Except here its with a British accent
When he said "faith is the least of resistance" does he mean FAITH is the path of least resistance or THAT FAITH (refers to despair) is a path of least resistance?
When he said "faith is the least of resistance" does he mean FAITH is the path of least resistance or THAT FAITH (refers to despair) is a path of least resistance?
@@moody112 Thank you for bringing me back to this comment from so long ago. It's funny to see how our personalities and tastes can change so dramatically over time. To answer your question, it was the former. He's disagreeing with the vicar. He thinks that the rich and spoiled seated next to him have blind faith in a system because they are the lucky ones. I completely disagree with this message now but it's funny to see that it resonated with me as a teen.
Yes despair and faith are the paths of least resistance, living in your own fantasy world wishing for things to be different, accepting reality and making the most of it is a lot harder, which is the main reason there are people out there who need faith in the first place.
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Napoleon preferred a general who was lucky to one who was skilful. And the Buddha says the things that happen to one are influenced by one's appearance, the mores of the society one lives in, the government, where one has been born, but also one's own actions. And He explains that personal luck is the result of actions good/bad that one performed in past lives.
I admit upfront that the plot and the script aren't the best but to see Myers and Johansson SMOULDER like a summer wave in heat makes this film so entertaining! She's SO SENSUAL! Yes, you'd kill for a girl that sexual and he looks like he could handle anything. Myers and Scarlett BURN this film! I really like it!
@@mazardeus - I wrote this 5 years ago. I was surprised I said that. I've watched the movie countless times since then and my appreciation for it has really grown. One of my favourite movies now.
I like the script in general, but there is one thing about the plot that doesn’t make sense to me: didn’t the detective know Nola was pregnant? Of course Nola would write that in her diary! Even if she didn’t write about her pregnancy, the coroner should have found out that she was pregnant at the time of her death. Then the detective would definitely have more reasons to believe Chris had a good motive to kill her
@@s.kanninchen105 Love isn't an issue for Chris so it'll never be a factor in determining his happiness. He just wants a nice, cosy lifestyle. He's a materialist.
In real life plenty of people get away with murders which is what this film is trying to show. It is , however, interesting to think about what would have happened to him several years down the line. Maybe he too will suffer some misfortune.
Not shown in the movie. But murder is a big thing that would certainly haunt someone for the rest of their life . And eventually , one would have to atone for their sins at some point.
It's funny that they tried to show a contrast between Chloe and Enola by trying to portray Chloe as dull and boring. But in every scene all four of these people are dull and boring. They thought we wouldn't notice that as Scarlett and Jonathan are so attractive. And most of all, Woody Allen's writing and storytelling is the biggest snooze fest. I guess Hollywood tried to shove this guy down our throat, but he is average at best.
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I think it was a very weak attempt in making a suspenseful movie. Very predictable from the beginning the only problem the ending because it was so ridiculous. It's a perfect murder and it worked because of luck wow...fantastic. writing. No one check the home where the guns are kept are kept? He explained his affair, and of course, that's not a motive. Awful, very disappointed
Awful movie, the ending. The old lady never left the house she had to know the person that killed her to let him in. So many clues and the detectives are just like "oh looks exactly how it's supposed to be almost as if it were staged"! ,,🥱🥴 atleast make the murder clever. It was sloppy and amateur.
It should not even be possible for a person to be as beautiful as Scarlett Johansson is. And this movie was great, and she was great in it.
Jonathan Rhys was absolutely brilliant in this film. To be fair an Oscar Worthy Performance!
Always loved her look here, just devastatingly attractive...
Absolutely Seductive
I honestly don't get why people hate this movie. I thought it was brilliant. Woody Allen is really something special. Anyone who does not see the true beauty in this movie is not analyzing it well enough. Look at the body language, look at the facial expressions, the change in the tone of their voices, dig deeper.. Meyers and Johansson absolutely did a fantastic job acting in this movie, especially Johansson. It all seems so real
I totally agree with you.
A top-notch movie..I can relate to Jonathan's character so much. A struggling man who philosophises in the face of the absurdity of life..
I'm a huge fan of Match point. Scarlett was great as Nola.
Perhaps they don't like the idea of a guy who has everything wants more so he cheats and gets away with it in the end...
I dunno.
I mean sure there's some retractors as any movie could have, but it's generally regarded as one of Allen's best works and an excellent movie overall
Chloe, the rich girl, believes in "hard work" 🤣🤣
I said the same thing!!! 🤣🤣
Hahahaha
u mad?
Huh
Chloe was the only ethical person in the film
Bruh how do people not like the plot or the script for this movie. I guess I can understand, but this is also one of the most biting looks at class and its inevitable connection to attraction. It also posits a deeper message about how everything is predetermined; hard work only serves to bolster inevitabilities. Chris is from a modest background but he happens to be good at tennis, though he never worked hard enough to make it big (even though he says he felt that luck was the determining factor here) so he receives access to the upper class through this one latent ability. He also happens to be really attractive, which is essentially the basis on which Chloe interacts with him. Same reason that Nola does as well, so why should they be any different to him? Sure he and his wife have solid back and forth, but at no point do we see their relationship as a strong one that can withstand more than a slight breeze. It is built on certain surface level incentives from the get go, which is why Chris never questions his escapades with Nola. Chris only accepts his wife because he believes luck to have dealt his hand once again, as she is his access to stable living and upper class life. His negligence with the affair throughout is built on this same nihilistic mindset (why does it matter? None of this has a purpose anyway). This is challenged though with the midpoint crisis of the movie, where Chris ultimately realizes that the nature of life is that we desire wealth and power over anything else, even a feeling of realness, because “meaning” has no buying power. As much as he hates this fact, he can’t escape it. Which leads him to making his big decision. The most impactful moment in the movie though is when he's hallucinating at the end, and he says he would almost want to get caught for his sloppiness because then at least "some small justice would have been served, an indication that there's meaning in the world". As much as that would be meaningful though, he knows he’ll never turn himself in or surrender voluntarily. So tragic, because in this way, his ultimate escape from the law could be considered ironically unlucky because he never got to experience a world with real consequences that make sense. But it’s more that luck is the only element that matters, meaning doesn’t exist in the world, so Chris will never seek it. But that’s all he wants at the end of the day, to know that there's an order to universe, even though in this case that would FEEL unlucky. He would happily trade meaning for luck in an ideal world, but Chris knows it futile. Peering deeply in this way, luck is not an inherent good, because you can get swept up in its current, as you’re given creature comforts at the expense of real meaning. To Chris, the world is all built on what you can get away with. Any ability to succeed is predicated upon a prior stroke of luck. Chris never had to work hard to get where he is, even if he started off lower class, and he knows that deep down. Why would he ever face consequences for murder when there's a homeless person who fits the bill better than he does, all based on a luck of the draw that determines how others see you. He detests the world he lives in, for being so godless, and for creating humans who will convince themselves they're in control of the path they take for their sanctity of mind. They tell themselves there’s meaning, but that feeling of meaning is still rooted in their luck, the only true decider. But in reality, the people around him are lucky enough to believe in meaning, he’s unlucky enough to only believe in luck. He’s his own enemy, but he only ever sees life through the lens of happenstance. I think it's a genius film.
Who hates this movie?
@@MrBen51309 I’ve met some people who think it’s overwrought and contrived. Which I can get but I think the thematic content and the characterization is so compelling that it easily achieves greatness.
@@MrBen51309 I don't hate it, but it is so powerful that I cannot watch it most of the time, it touches too many topics that are triggering for me and it does it too well. Maybe it is the same for others as well.
BEAUTIFUL WRITE UP. I LOVEEEEEEEEE THIS FILME!
Bro about to get A+ on this essay. Hey I loved reading your point of view.
He couldn't bring himself to leave the rich wife because he was a gold digger. He sold himself to that family. Instead, he decided to murder the woman he wanted to keep the money and status. Maybe not as dramatic, but these things happen to people in real life. I don't find the plot very pleasant for that reason.
The plot might not be very pleasant but it's certainly realistic.
He was seduced by a VERY seductive lifestyle. True. It's a harrowing movie. Thank God Woody decided to keep Nola's murder offscreen. I did NOT want to see that! I still think the film is quite brilliant.
@@freddybeer The film if anything is actually quite unique and without parallel for the simple reason that it's realistic in showing that perfectly normal and good people can become bad if circumstances force them to do so...in other words everyday life. i wish the murders had been onscreen so it would have been even more realistic.
@@nicky29031977 - We didn't need to see them, man! Less is more. I didn't want that blood splattered image of gorgeous Nola in my brain, lol!
@@freddybeer I did! I love realism!
Jonathan is so handsome , extremely!
She was so lovely at 20. scarlett J. The dialogue is pure Wood man. Touching on philosophical questions he has dealt with in various ways over the years. Except here its with a British accent
"I think faith is the path of least resistance" - Oh yes!
When he said "faith is the least of resistance" does he mean FAITH is the path of least resistance or THAT FAITH (refers to despair) is a path of least resistance?
Maudy Puteri faith like religion
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Matthew Goode is so handsome
So "Goode" ❤😅
One of my favorite movies.
There is no free will, people!
One of my top fave WA films
This scene was my favourite scene in the movie. The message was poignant and hit home for me.
When he said "faith is the least of resistance" does he mean FAITH is the path of least resistance or THAT FAITH (refers to despair) is a path of least resistance?
@@moody112 Thank you for bringing me back to this comment from so long ago. It's funny to see how our personalities and tastes can change so dramatically over time. To answer your question, it was the former. He's disagreeing with the vicar. He thinks that the rich and spoiled seated next to him have blind faith in a system because they are the lucky ones. I completely disagree with this message now but it's funny to see that it resonated with me as a teen.
Yes despair and faith are the paths of least resistance, living in your own fantasy world wishing for things to be different, accepting reality and making the most of it is a lot harder, which is the main reason there are people out there who need faith in the first place.
Alexander Lee ironic it’s the rich and lucky who say hard work counts in this scene
Order modestly...that’s me lol
There is no such thing as fate
Smoking is so rare to see now
You haven't warching yet The Crown or Peaky Blenders
It’s rare in the US . I’m surprised they made Scarlet’s character smoke .
@@alexannengina7530because these show take place in the 20th century, not today
This guy might as well be Jude Law's brother. Same exact voice and he looks fairly similar.
A mixture of Jude Law and Joaquin Phoenix.
@@Feoktistovs finally!! someone who mentioned joaquin phoenix. I actually looked him up as "joaquin phoenix brother". i think it is the eyes and the nose
Better
Love this movie...
Napoleon preferred a general who was lucky to one who was skilful. And the Buddha says the things that happen to one are influenced by one's appearance, the mores of the society one lives in, the government, where one has been born, but also one's own actions. And He explains that personal luck is the result of actions good/bad that one performed in past lives.
I admit upfront that the plot and the script aren't the best but to see Myers and Johansson SMOULDER like a summer wave in heat makes this film so entertaining! She's SO SENSUAL! Yes, you'd kill for a girl that sexual and he looks like he could handle anything. Myers and Scarlett BURN this film! I really like it!
Plot and script not the best? How so?
They are a beautiful coupel. Chloe is sooooo boring and spoiled.
@@mazardeus - I wrote this 5 years ago. I was surprised I said that. I've watched the movie countless times since then and my appreciation for it has really grown. One of my favourite movies now.
I like the script in general, but there is one thing about the plot that doesn’t make sense to me: didn’t the detective know Nola was pregnant? Of course Nola would write that in her diary! Even if she didn’t write about her pregnancy, the coroner should have found out that she was pregnant at the time of her death. Then the detective would definitely have more reasons to believe Chris had a good motive to kill her
@@jcg3732he admitted to having an affair with her, so the pregnancy (if it was even real) was relevant but not definitive
I can't help noticing a resemblance between Emily Mortimer (Chloe) and the singer Sophie Ellis Bextor.
@@xxjcd702 In this film she must be the same age as S E Bextor is now!
Wouw. Not a fare trade to loose your legs but find eternal life? I hope that poor souls repents.
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1:20 All existence is here by blind chance.
No purpose. No design！！
everything is an accident, even life That's pretty dismal
Unfortunately thats the way the whole world is...just an accident! No religion, no destiny, no God and no afterlife.
Did he ever get any punishment
@@s.kanninchen105 Love isn't an issue for Chris so it'll never be a factor in determining his happiness. He just wants a nice, cosy lifestyle. He's a materialist.
In real life plenty of people get away with murders which is what this film is trying to show. It is , however, interesting to think about what would have happened to him several years down the line. Maybe he too will suffer some misfortune.
Not shown in the movie. But murder is a big thing that would certainly haunt someone for the rest of their life . And eventually , one would have to atone for their sins at some point.
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It’s a hick town compared to London.
Luck is the fruit of karma !
Heather was a bit more attractive than chloe. If maybe he'd found a girl like her he wouldnt' have felt compelled to cheat.
If the person you wanna cheat with is Scarlett Johansson it doesn't matter if your wife is Chloe or Heather
This movie is perfectly good 😊🌟👄
Magnificent!
It's funny that they tried to show a contrast between Chloe and Enola by trying to portray Chloe as dull and boring. But in every scene all four of these people are dull and boring. They thought we wouldn't notice that as Scarlett and Jonathan are so attractive. And most of all, Woody Allen's writing and storytelling is the biggest snooze fest. I guess Hollywood tried to shove this guy down our throat, but he is average at best.
Scarlett and Jon wearing black. The others wearing white.
Jonathan Rhys Myers y Scarlett Johansson desbordaban química sexual.
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The movie is excellent; Woody Allen is disgusting.
I thought Woody Allen films were supposed to be good?
This was amazing
I think it was a very weak attempt in making a suspenseful movie. Very predictable from the beginning the only problem the ending because it was so ridiculous. It's a perfect murder and it worked because of luck wow...fantastic. writing. No one check the home where the guns are kept are kept? He explained his affair, and of course, that's not a motive. Awful, very disappointed
Awful movie, the ending. The old lady never left the house she had to know the person that killed her to let him in. So many clues and the detectives are just like "oh looks exactly how it's supposed to be almost as if it were staged"! ,,🥱🥴 atleast make the murder clever. It was sloppy and amateur.