Written and directed by Woody Allen.

Chris Wilton

• The man who said "I'd rather be lucky than good" saw deeply into life. People are afraid to face how great a part of life is dependent on luck. It's scary to think so much is out of one's control. There are moments in a match when the ball hits the top of the net, and for a split second, it can either go forward or fall back. With a little luck, it goes forward, and you win. Or maybe it doesn't, and you lose.

• I got involved with a woman. Very nice. Family's got nothing but money.

• You can learn to push the guilt under the rug and go on. Otherwise, it overwhelms you.

• The innocent are sometimes slain to make way for grander schemes. You were collateral damage.

• Sophocles said, that to never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.

Dialogue

Chloe: You know it's over a week since we made love.

Wilton: Chloe, I'm beat.

Chloe: Are you having an affair?

Wilton: Of course I'm not. Don't be silly.

Nola: Men seem to think I'd be somebody very special.

Wilton: And are you?

Nola: Well, no one's ever asked for their money back.

Cast

• Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Chris Wilton
• Scarlett Johansson - Nola Rice
• Emily Mortimer - Chloe Hewett Wilton
• Matthew Goode - Tom Hewett