wrong girl!

You have a point. I was kinda disappointed too. He had developed interesting and close relationships with the rest of the female characters in the movie but there was nothing spectacular going on with Patty. So I felt like the revelation in the end was not really connected with the rest of the story. There was nothing there in their specific interactions to anticipate Patty being The One in the elevator. I was under the impression that he sort of pittied her before finding out who she was to him. I would have preffered Arlene to be the "winner" and I was actually expecting her to be Matt's "kismetic destiny". It would have been nice to see this cool, fearless and feminist girl loosen up, show a softer side and gain confidence in men in the process. Real character and relationship development. Unfortunately... But I still loved Patty's "Sweet leaping Jesus". lol. I think they chose her character to be Matt's soulmate precisely because she lacks self-esteem to such degree that she dates a guy who abuses her. Thus, Matt becomes the rescuer in all ways. And she, in return, being so needy, can teach him what it means to love and to give. And give, and give, till there's nothing left to give anymore. To love is to save. Boy, what a cliche.