Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Chris Wilton

Match Point

Chris Wilton

[first lines]
Christopher "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.

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Sophocles said, "To never have been born may be the greatest boon of all."

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: You can learn to push the guilt under the rug and - go on. You have to. Otherwise it overwhelms you.

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: So tell me, what's a beautiful young American ping-pong player doing mingling among the British upper class?
Nola Rice: Did anyone ever tell you you play a very aggressive game?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Did anyone ever tell you you've very sensual lips?
Nola Rice: Extremely aggressive.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I'm naturally competitive.

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: It would be fitting if I were apprehended... and punished. At least there would be some small sign of justice - some small measure of hope for the possibility of meaning.

Estate Agent: That's your sofa, which also doubles up as a bed, which is great, you know, cause you can be watching some telly and you ain't got to hassle having to get outta the bedroom, you can just open it up, get your kip. Kitchen just through there, all your amenities, fixtures, fittings, washer, dryer, all that stuff. Lovely view, not overlooked. So, ah, it's all good.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: This is two hundred and twenty five a week?
Estate Agent: Well it's London, mate. Bang, mate. You know? You don't like it, move to Leeds, do ya know what I mean? You got a wok? You got a wok? It's one of those oriental, sort of conical pans? The geezer who was in here before, he left one in there. You're welcome to it. I'll throw that in.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I'll take it.

Nola Rice: I don't think this is a good idea. You shouldn't have followed me here.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Do you feel guilty?
Nola Rice: Do you?
[they kiss]
Nola Rice: We can't do this.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I know.
[kiss]
Nola Rice: This can't lead any place.
[kiss]

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: You never know who your neighbors are till there's a crisis.

Tom Hewett: What was it the the vicar used to say? "Despair is the path of least resistance." It was something odd, wasn't it? It was very strange.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I think that faith is the path of least resistance.
Tom Hewett: Oh, God.
Chloe Hewett Wilton: Oh, God! Can we change the subject, please?

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I got involved with a woman. Very nice. Family's got nothing but money. Big estate, servants, polo ponies. All quite lovely.
Henry: Hey, look, I understand. It beats getting your heart broken all the time by the top seeds.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Isn't it amazing how much of life turns on whether the ball goes over the net or comes right back at you?

Detective Banner: [Holds up Nola's diary] Have you seen this before?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: No
[takes the diary and starts reading it]
Detective Banner: Were you aware that Nola Rice kept a diary?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: [looks up after a few moments with a defeated looking expression on his face] No.
Detective Banner: Do you still claim that the last time you saw Nola Rice was at the Tate Modern over a year ago?

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: I think it's important to be lucky in anything.
Chloe Hewett Wilton: Well, I don't believe in luck. I believe in hard work.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Oh, hard work is mandatory, but, I think everybody's afraid to admit what a big part luck plays. I mean, it seems scientists are - confirming more and more that all existence is here by blind chance. No purpose, no design.

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: [He stands on the window sill of his future flat and looks down] Have I told you I'm afraid of heights?
Chloe Hewett Wilton: Really?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Yeah.
Chloe Hewett Wilton: That could be a problem.
[Chris sniggers]

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Look, you can't blame me for trying to hide the fact that I had an affair with her. I know that it's not the most honorable thing to cheat on your wife, but that does not make me a murderer

Chloe Hewett Wilton: I'm so bad.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: That's how you get better. Playing with a stronger player. Come on.

Christopher "Chris" Wilton: [giving Chloe an Opera CD] It's very rare. It has some beautiful arias on it. And his voice expresses everything that's tragic about life.
Chloe Hewett Wilton: You find it tragic, do you?
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: And you?
[kiss]
Chloe Hewett Wilton: I love it.
[kiss]
Chloe Hewett Wilton: Let's stay at home and have dinner, and listen to the tragedy. I'm gonna open one of those bottles of wine I got you.
Christopher "Chris" Wilton: Ah, Puligny-Montrachet. I never heard of it before Tom ordered it. Now I'm addicted.