Overview: At a turning point in his life, a former tennis pro falls for a femme-fatal type who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-in-law. A love triangle ensues and luck will decide the outcome, but not before some unexpected events.

The first thing you have to do is forget that this is a Woody Allen movie because this is nothing at all like anything he’s ever done before. Mr. Allen, who wrote and directed this movie, delivers a story so well developed and so tight, a casting crew that is excellent (Scarlett Johansson is perfectly cast in the role of Nola), and a slow, enticing pace that makes this film virtually flawless.

From its depiction of upper class England life styles with imposing homes, to the utter sex appeal of Nola, and the ambition of Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the movie slowly but surely takes you in a direction that at first is expected but then veers into surprise. The last third of the movie is as interesting and as unexpected as I have seen in quite a while. And then, when the movie is over, you will realize why Woody Allen is so well regarded – this is the kind of excellent work he’s capable of.

Priceless Scene: You have to see the movie to understand this, but when the wedding band is thrown in the air and… I’ll say no more. That is movie making at its best.

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