The new guy on Slate's movie beat, Stephen Metcalf, starts off strong:
Johansson brings the spirit of Hollywood with her wherever she goes these days, and Match Point is no exception. She has grown up so fast (too fast?), from the little anomic mallrat from Ghost World to self-conscious Hollywood royalty, with a permanent magic-hour glow now ladled over her like au jus.
Mmmmm... jus-y. He's off to such a meaty beginning, the cinetrix can't wait for Metcalf's next review.
*"Fatted 'Calf" was the also-ran.