* Recorded in the Spring **
In which Kid 1 joins me in reviewing CHALLENGERS (2024), from director Luca Guadagnino with screenplay credits to Justin Kuritzkes. The film is a steamy romantic sports drama centered on Tashi (Zendaya), a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who orchestrates a high-stakes match between her husband, Art (Mike Faist), a struggling champion, and his former best friend and her ex-boyfriend, Patrick (Josh O'Connor). As the two men face off on the court, the film flashes back through their intertwined past, revealing a complex web of ambition, betrayal, and intense rivalry fueled by their shared attraction to Tashi. The narrative culminates in a climactic final match where the lines between sport, desire, and personal history blur, leaving the audience to question who truly wins. The film clocks in at 2 h and 11 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Prime Video and MGM+. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
#Challengers #LucaGuadagnino #JustinKuritzkes #Zendaya #Tashi #JoshOConnor #Patrick #MikeFaist #Art#Drama #PsychologicalDrama #Romance #SteamyRomance #Sport #FridayFamilyFilmNight
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
