Match Point Page #4

And what makes you think

that's gonna happen?

Men always seem to wonder.

They think I'd be

something very special.

And are you?

Well, no one's ever

asked for their money back.

Where was all this confidence

when you needed it in the audition?

I've had too much to drink.

Can you get me a cab?

Sure.

Thank you.

You were driving a bit fast,

- weren't you?

- Good morning.

- Which one is he in?

- Second one over there.

Oh, hi.

So, do you think

he's gonna be all right?

Carmichael came and had a look at him

the other week.

Oh, he's so sweet.

The problem with the right hind

is gonna...

It should have dissipated fully already.

- Tom, can I feed him?

- Yeah, yeah, wack him some hay.

Tom, do you think he's

gonna be able to play on Sunday?

Well, he will play on Sunday,

but it's just the problem with the fact

that it's only Lopez who can ride him,

and he's injured at the moment.

We're having a bloody nightmare

with injuries.

You're so beautiful.

What would you say to the idea

of taking a business course at school

that the company would pay for?

I don't know.

I've had very good

feedback on your work.

And the beginning of next year

there's going to be a very

significant position opening up.

One that carries a great deal

of responsibility and pays accordingly.

Plus, there are a number of perks...

Expense account, driver, et cetera.

We had been focusing on someone else...

...but it's obvious to me

that you and Chloe have become close.

Although I wouldn't consider it,

if I didn't think you were qualified.

I'd hate to disappoint you.

- Oh, excuse me.

- Come on, Chris...

We're nearly ready.

- I'll bring a gun for Chris.

- Thanks, Tom.

Never mind, fella.

This is basically a tune-up for the

grouse season, which is starting soon.

- But it's bloody good fun.

- Don't frighten him.

His shooting's not really up

to his tennis, poor thing.

I'll make an accomplished

grouse shooter of him yet.

- Don't you worry, Chris.

- Quite right, Papa.

Come on, Chloe.

Hi, darling.

Have you seen my Strindberg book?

No.

How did your audition go?

Oh, it was pretty awful, I'm afraid.

It's her own fault, bless her.

She just tightens up.

Well, I'm sure something

worthwhile will come along.

Unfortunately, there's just not anything

right now that I'm that great for.

So, how long do you keep it up?

How long?

Well, if time passes

and nothing significant materializes,

how long do you keep on going

before you decide that?

To try something else?

I hardly think Nola's

reached that point, Mother.

I'm not saying that.

All I'm saying is

you give acting a try for a time,

and if you keep being disappointed

you have to ask yourself the question,

"Is this really what I want in my life?

Is this what I want?"

Well, I do ask myself that.

See? It's only logical, Tom.

Especially for a woman.

It's a particularly

cruel business for a woman,

and as you get older and time passes,

if nothing happens

it gets harder and harder.

Eleanor,

Nola isn't exactly over the hill.

I'm not saying now.

But I'm a great one

for facing up to realities.

Your take on these realities

is your own opinion and nothing else.

Frankly, not everybody else

is interested in hearing about it.

Tom, don't raise your voice

to your mother, please.

I'm not raising my voice.

And I'm sorry, Papa,

but she's always on Nola's case,

continually discouraging her via...

...innuendos.

All I'm saying is acting's

so will-o'-the-wisp.

Those that have it, know it right off.

To pursue it because

you don't want to admit defeat

to friends back home is,

frankly, unrealistic.

I'm sorry, but that's the way I feel.

Excuse me.

Nola.

It's OK. I'd like to be alone, thanks.

Well, thank you very much. And I'm

sorry if I'm raising my voice now,

but you know that's her

Achilles heel, emotionally.

He's right, Eleanor. I think

you've had one too many G and T's.

I was looking for you.

I was upset.

I just wanted to be alone.

I don't mean to intrude.

I need a drink.

I like you when you drink.

You get flirtatious.

- Do I?

- Yeah.

- Confident.

- I don't think this was a good idea.

You shouldn't have followed me here.

Do you feel guilty?

Do you?

We can't do this.

I know.

This can't lead anyplace.

Hello.

Darling, I think it's for you.

But take it outside.

Well, there's hope, at least.

When's the callback?

Just let me know

when you hear anything at all,

'cause I really think

I could be great in this part.

Yeah. OK.

Bye.

Why have you been so cold to me?

- I haven't been cold.

- Yes, you have.

Ever since we came back

from the countryside

you've been distant, evasive.

I don't want to encourage anything.

What happened, happened, Chris.

I mean... The moment was very

out of control for many reasons.

I was upset, I was drinking,

and the storm was overpowering.

- Oh, stop rationalizing.

- I'm not rationalizing.

Passions are passions, but we're

both very involved with other people.

You're not such a good actress,

you know. It's not possible.

Look, you daydreamed

about making love to me,

and I'm not saying the fantasy

didn't cross my mind, OK?

We had our moment.

But, you know, let's move on,

get back to reality.

Chris, we're gonna be

brother and sister-in-law.

You were exactly

as I pictured you'd be making love.

Chris, forget it. It's over.

Thanks. Henry!

- Hey. How are you?

- Chris. All right.

- Look at you.

- Good to see you.

Looks like you're doing

all right for yourself, aren't you?

- Thanks.

- You still doing the tennis tour?

Yeah, I love it. I love it.

Look at this car.

Oh, don't worry, it's not mine.

It's the company's.

Yeah, I know you found it

a bit of a grind, didn't you?

But I'm still circling the globe,

deluding myself.

I just couldn't stand it.

No. No, I heard you went into business.

I'm a wheel in an office,

if you can believe it.

- A big wheel.

- It's who you know, Henry.

I got involved with a woman.

Very nice.

Family's got nothing but money.

Big estate, servants, polo ponies.

All quite lovely.

Hey, look, I understand.

It beats getting your heart broken

all the time by the top seeds.

Isn't it amazing how much of life

turns on whether the ball

goes over the net

or comes right back at you?

I always admired

your game though, you know?

- Thanks.

- You were very steady.

Cool under pressure, but creative.

You could be a poet

with the racket like Laver was.

I lost to you as much as I beat you.

No. When I played you,

you never beat yourself.

I'm telling you, a couple

of bounces the other way,

you might've beaten

some of those top seeds.

Listen, can I buy you lunch?

That's...

What about next time I'm in town?

- Give me your number.

- Certainly.

I'm moving into a new flat,

so this is my business card.

- You should call me anytime.

- Very impressive.

So good to see you, Henry.

- You look well.

- And you, mate.

- You look very, very well.

- I can buy us lunch.

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