My Rating: 3.82/4 (aka An unexpectedly great watch)

One line summary: A tennis coach marries into a wealthy British family.

The Deets: First a confession: I used to be a tad obsessed with Woody Allen. The films he made in the 1970s – especially “Sleeper,” “Annie Hall,” and “Manhattan” – became (and remain) some of my all-time favorites. I saw everything he made, and I liked them even if they weren’t as great. We saw “Match Point” with heightened excitement in the theatre nearly as soon as it was released, and it was definitely a departure from his earlier movies – there is very little comedy here; rather, this begins the era where Woody explored deeper moral dilemmas – around class and betrayal and guilt. The texture is a departure as well, pulling from the great Hitchcock, but adding a Woody spin. And as usual, the performances are fantastic – especially Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers (though the latter hasn’t quite had the big movie career that was predicted for him). There might be a cliched tinge at the end, but the last 30 minutes erupt with tension that you really should see.

Perfect for: If you are a Woody fan like me, and also if you’re just in the mood for a romantic thriller set in British high society.

Where to watch: As of this writing it’s included with Amazon Prime.

Food pairing: Cheese and crackers and grapes and your beverage of choice.