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Monday Matinee “Match Point” (2005)

Published: September 10, 2024; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 September 16, 2024    12:00 PM-02:00 PM EDT

Address: 150 West 100th Street New York, NY 10025

Phone: +1 212-222-8030

Monday Matinee “Match Point” (2005)

“Match Point” is a psychological thriller that explores the dark side of ambition and the consequences of making a fateful choice.

Chris Wilton, a struggling tennis coach, marries Chloe, a wealthy socialite, to elevate his social status and secure a comfortable life. However, Chris is secretly drawn to Nola Rice, a fiery and impulsive American actress who he meets through Chloe’s family.

Chris and Nola embark on a passionate affair, but their clandestine romance soon spirals out of control. When Nola becomes pregnant and demands Chris leave his wife for her, he is faced with a devastating dilemma. Driven by his ambition and fear of losing everything he has gained, Chris makes a life-altering decision with fatal consequences.

“Match Point” is a suspenseful and morally ambiguous film that delves into the complexities of human nature, the allure of wealth and status, and the destructive power of desire. It explores themes of ambition, betrayal, guilt, and the choices we make in the face of temptation.

The film’s title, “Match Point,” refers to a crucial moment in tennis when a player has a chance to win or lose the game. The film suggests that every life is a match point, a moment where choices have lasting consequences. Chris’s choice to eliminate Nola from his life sets in motion a chain of events that unravel his life, ultimately leading to a haunting sense of guilt and a life forever marked by his actions.

Time: 12:00-2:00 pm EDT

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