Baby Boy vs Match Point
Match Point has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.1/10 for Baby Boy). Match Point is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 2h 10m. Baby Boy is the older of the two (2001 against 2005). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Baby Boy
Match Point| Baby Boy | Match Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2005 |
| Length | 2h 10m | 2h 4m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | John Singleton | Woody Allen |
| Main cast | Juanita Jennings, Taraji P. Henson, Ving Rhames, Mo'Nique, Snoop Dogg | Mark Gatiss, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Penelope Wilton, Matthew Goode, Brian Cox |
Synopsis
Baby Boy
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.
Match Point
Chris, a former tennis pro, takes a job as an instructor and befriends his wealthy young student, Tom. After being introduced to his family, Chris is soon engaged to Tom's sister, Chloe. Despite the professional and financial advantages that this relationship affords him, Chris becomes obsessed with Tom's fiancee, American actress Nola.
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