Woody Allen has created an undeniable masterpiece that explores the darkest recesses of adultery, murder, the guilt that consumes us, and the unexpected bit of luck that can exonerate us. Seamlessly weaving it all together, he’s crafted his most morally and artistically accomplished movie.
That movie is Crimes and Misdemeanors. His 1989 release ranks (along with Manhattan) as his best work, for my money. His new movie Coup de Chance (Stroke of Luck) features many of the same themes and plot points as Crimes but falls far short in terms of inspiration and execution.
Nor does Coup de Chance live up to the lesser Match Point, to which it bears an even closer resemblance, especially in its focus on luck as the prime mover in human
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