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Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
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msbreviews
8/10
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"Challengers transcends the limits of its tennis-centric premise to delve deep into the complexities of human relationships and personal desires.
Luca Guadagnino’s meticulous filmmaking and metaphoric...
r96sk
9/10
A lot of fun, is 'Challengers'.
First of all, I gotta say, the proper poster is so good! Thankfully, the movie matches. I enjoyed my time watching this one, I do have some (very) minor issues with the pacing and music (that blaring club track is a bit much) but in truth they evaporate given how high quality the rest of the film...
Geronimo1967
7/10
Tennis playing "Art" (Mike Faist) and "Patrick" (Josh C'Connor) have been best mates since school but there's a fly in the ointment of their bromance. That's the upcoming superstar that is "Tashi" (Zendaya) - whom both of the boys take a shine to. A shared beer in their hotel room and she declares she's no home wrecker - but as this story...
Cinema_Snobb
9/10
While I have found Zendaya to be an attractive and stylish young woman, I haven't really warmed up to her as a serious actress all that much. She was fine in the "Spider-Man" franchise since it didn't require any great stretches for her. I feel that in the "Dune" series she is overshadowed by other, more talented actors. And in the more serious...
Horseface
3/10
A story about a sociopathic, egocentric, racist narcissist who - not knowing what love is - treats two young men who both fall in love with her as pawns in a twisted game of life.
The havoc she wreaks, and the lives she break, are of no concern to her, as she continues on and on trying to satisfy her quench for power, control, and...
TheSceneSnobs
7/10
Challengers presents an intriguing story centered around an unconventional love triangle with a twist. The film is well-crafted, showcasing impressive performances, direction, editing and cinematography.
The plot of Challengers revolves around the complex relationships between the three main characters, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and...
redlionking
A Game of Love, Rivalry, and Resilience
The Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino, serves up more than just a tennis love triangle—it’s a story about passion, ambition, and the lengths we go to reclaim our sense of self. Zendaya shines as Tashi Duncan, a once-dominant tennis star turned coach, whose life is as complex and intense as the...
