Challengers

Is it possible to make a two-hour movie about sports that in two days will be discussed by sports fans and praised for its accuracy and legendary status? I don't know. Is it possible to make a two-hour thirst trap that in two days will be discussed by fans of... anything, but do it so cleverly that the fact of thirst trap itself cannot be faulted? It turns out it is possible.

This is an aggressive, very self-confident film that is not afraid to go into absolute awkwardness in order to draw out an emotion. For some, this emotion will be mental, for others, very physical (three thirst traps constantly walk across the screen and every couple of minutes they are filmed in such a way as to literally laugh in your face and say "we know you want us"). But in fact, this is a film about feelings, and it is far from a stupid romantic, but a story about friendship, attraction, intimacy, self-realization, stupidity, rivalry, resentment, but such a deep mutual respect that you can’t express in words and won’t forget over the years.

Oh yeah, and they also play tennis. In addition to the creative approach to filming the game, it is on the court that they reveal to us what they don’t want to say directly. The film looks juicy, bright, sometimes very predictable, but ultimately beautiful.

Did Zendaya get lost against the charismatic Mike Feist and Josh O'Connor? Yes. Which of the guys outplayed each other as actors? My verdict is Feist. Who outplayed each other on screen? You'll see, it's worth it.

9.0/10