Challengers - Movie Review

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[@hatelovebowel4571]

I’m sorry I’m not face blind but Brother Bro you need to do a DNA test with Mike Faist. You two look more like twins than you and the Oscar expert

[@ericryanyawl9401]

Not at all.

[@farithfalcon4538]

​@@ericryanyawl9401your generosity comes from something dirtier and meaner

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

🙃

[@VanillaCocoShow]

Not even close

[@leannebrown02]

Yeah, omg it's freaky

[@ponyboyandharrylover]

I think this is one of the best movie theater experiences I've been too in a while. No one trying to be one their phones or apple watches, but everyone silent and engulfed in the movie.

[@hm2011100]

I frequent a quite precious arthouse cinema which uses creative ads to shame you away from phone use & where fellow patrons would deathstare a transgressor into oblivion 😅. Sadly though there were only a few ppl in the theatre

[@votemonty1815]

The final match was so intense, I had to stand up. Praise be to stadium seating.

[@fredamurphy7827]

The dorm scene started so hot and left me devastated that and the car scene are the Oscar’s scenes

[@hayward022]

Gay porn for winning the oscars? Spitting on someone's face and then making out is Oscar worthy? Wait are you joking?

[@pb.j.1753]

Zenday could easily get nominations at Globes, Critics Choice and SAG. BAFTA and Oscar are maybes.

[@khylechristianderosales1894]

you two look like mike faist lmaooo

[@rmcmariusable]

I am really looking forward to seeing this film. My daughter, Marley Marius interviewed Zendaya for her 2 Vogue cover stories so I feel like I know her and I have been a Mike Feist fan since seeing him in Dear Evan Hansen and WSS. It is great to see that the film is so well received.

[@oztenn]

omg thats so cool!!!

[@ayeg-dp5to]

the soundtrack for this movie is so good! ive been bumping it in my car for daaaays!

[@AlexMitoMedia]

it’s gonna be popping off at the gay club all summer

[@pb.j.1753]

The screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes could get an Oscar nom for Original Screenplay - like his wife Celine Song for Past Lives this year.

[@ktom5262]

I hope not. It's a very overrated script, in my opinion. Almost boring, with mediocre dialogue.

[@ffffff1-mmmm]

it's not a good script.

[@JKReAl]

Brother bro letting us down, this was the perfect review to go shirtless. Go ahead Brother bro, you can do it

[@ryanboss1184]

you guys are too comfortable in your parasocial relationships

[@JKReAl]

@@ryanboss1184 don’t be jealous lol

[@ryanboss1184]

@@JKReAl not jealous, just saying you’re weird and probably making him uncomfortable:)

[@JKReAl]

@@ryanboss1184 still jealous?, lol, don’t be weird and so obsessed with me, I know that I’m important to you and you can’t stop writing on my comment, are you trying to make me feel uncomfortable with your obsession?

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

😂

[@bronsonhatch]

I’ve been listening to the score when I go for runs; it’s actually perfect for working out

[@kevlow9494]

It's quite the banger 😎 💥

[@hm2011100]

I’m lowkey obsessed with this film & this is the single most intelligent, insightful & balanced review I’ve seen. I too thought it lacked “heart” on 1st viewing, but on repeated viewing, when I could look past the at-times implausible plot & slick stylistic choices, the performances revealed a deeply moving emotional depth & subtlety. I agree the script isn’t centred on the ‘why’, but the actors are so good they almost supply the why themselves. Tashi’s steeliness can be explained by how hard she had to fight for success given that she’s not from the privileged background many tennis players (including the guys) come from & she’s obviously a woman of colour as well (she mentions the racism of her opponent). Patrick notes she’s not just pursuing her ambition for herself but also for her family & to make a larger social impact too, so when her dream is crushed, I think this - combined with her background - is enough to explain the hardening of her character. As for Patrick & Art, they both went to tennis boarding school, have remote parents, & they also have unresolved issues with their sexuality (it’d be 1 explanation of why Patrick doesn’t seek support from his rich parents).

[@luxneji]

I think the movie is about how people don't really mature

[@tinadennis1063]

Oscar for ZENDAYA 🎉

[@seankoontz4235]

Great review. Also, fun fact: Zendaya was the presenter when Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won their last Oscar (just a coincidence I guess)

[@profondorostock]

"Zendaya's lapdog" Brilliant!

[@maxcallewaert4466]

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but from what I’ve heard from everyone is that this film is amazing and that it could easily pick up some nominations (including Zendaya for Actress).

[@mauricioandre3377]

i just realized you both really look like mike faist in a way.

[@shotsforshot3753]

Happily would do anything to be Zendaya's lap dog

[@muel3628]

you guys have the best reviews

[@sc-wq2tu]

i am so excited to watch this tomorrow

[@digrom3279]

I wish this was released later this year

[@davidsudak5114]

I agree that the film is well made but the character building is extremely lacking.

[@filmblooms]

i got out of seeing this last night and have Not stopped listening to the soundtrack since. also my brother kept saying 'man where have i seen this guy (mike faist) before?' and it turns out, he genuinely thought mike was brother bro. kudos man.

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

😂

[@SleepFan771]

Challengers is awesome and my favorite film of 2024 now even over Dune II. Mike Faist is astonishing as Art

[@digrom3279]

I need this to get oscar noms

[@makeupbyjessx13]

If you've ever had a relationship where you both fight for power and it creates sexual tension, that's resonated with me. Yes, it was a toxic relationship and we're no longer together but the sex was incredible lol.

[@VinelSeason]

Brother Bro should oil up

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

😮

[@jeffgumer3784]

Yes. Results from his workout routine. Please share. Diet as well?

[@mengzhang435]

Brother bro looks beef

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

I think he's been working out

[@ziggy8253]

Zendaya’s year, folks.

[@elijah0208]

Will chalengers n civilwar get oscar noms? - "Perhaps" How many, then? - "I hope ZERO!" J&C, pls early techs preds only ASAP!

[@smalls4119]

Two attractive men reviewing a film starring two attractive men. LOVE IT!

[@mariowilson-ox6kx]

You Guys are really good at this, sometimes I feel a lil racial edge, sometimes I feel a lil cruel. But your really Good at it!

[@halwo9363]

Racial edge? What do you mean?

[@mariowilson-ox6kx]

@@halwo9363 I feel like some statements that the Oscar Experts make are not PC towards their black audience

[@halwo9363]

@@mariowilson-ox6kx like what? I’m new to this channel

[@TheFilmAutopsy]

Not excited about this movie at all, but I will go see it due to all the rave reviews

[@pomo1697]

If you wanna see good rave movie to me it’s Sundown or We Are Your Friends

[@khoohockleong7585]

Most people unless they are musicians or Hindus who chant mantras, do not realize the power of sounds. Mantras are pure sounds signified by Jupiter the planet that signify Gods. Even in Christianity God days Let There Be Light and there was light. That is a mantra. Singers come under the Moon. There is a theory in Vedic Astrology that if the Moon is placed in a certain way in the 9th divisional chart (the dharmic or Sun energy of dharma) the person dies early. So a lot of singers if Shiva (the Sun) feels that the songs sung by the singer is not going to bring peace or fhaa to the world, the person dies early. See how important sound is. Actors by playing different roles with different dialogue power, has a median longevity as opposing forces cancel each other out.

[@PowerDiva]

I think the elements are there for awards. I think the biggest thing that will stop it from getting any is the April release date. In order to be a contender, it would have to have some buzz and be able to hold onto that buzz all the way into the fall when people actually start thinking about awards. Certainly we've had films that came out early in the year and managed to do that.... it's just a question of whether or not this is going to be one of those films.

[@christianaayodele]

The movie was just ok to me. Nothing interesting about any of the characters. The sound mixing was very obnoxious in places. The ending was also very lame. It's very much a style no substance film but I want you to think there is substance. 4.5 maybe 5 out of 10

[@popkulturalnasciana7818]

I Don't wan't to going on that movie because i never nad sex but i play tenis. That give me a mental down, i never be in a relationship. One pearson wanting that i'm going on that movie. I'm fed up with Zendaya, that's not 2019. She is too much exploring in mass media, like a synthetic Julia Roberts and Halle Berry in hiss. Let's talk about polish actor Sebastian Dela.

[@poett8875]

I definitely think the movies score is definitely its best shot at Oscar’s since that’s definitely the most raved apart of the film and maybe screenplay. However, noms for Picture, Director, and Lead Actress I just don’t see it. It only feels that way because of how early it is in the year.

[@ktom5262]

Picture, director, script, editing, lead actress, score: 6 Oscar noms.

[@poett8875]

@@ktom5262 yeah dude, I don’t see it. It’s not really an awards movie like they said.

[@ktom5262]

@@poett8875 We'll know in about 10 months.

[@Nimbus6000]

@@ktom5262just go watch euphoria again bro. This movie’s two week run in April will not be a contender for next years award season. 😂😂

[@MrHootiedean]

I want to see this movie because critics are saying Zendaya shows she has range as an actress and I've yet to see that in her previous roles. To me she's always been one note: dour. I am excited for the brilliant Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist (who should've been nominated if not won the Oscar for West Side Story). And of the movies I've seen by the director, they've been good but one-time watches. So I'm intrigued but might wait for streaming.

[@claireindigo1200]

Have you watched Euphoria, greatest showman or is your “I’ve seen Zendaya work” just Spider-Man and Dune?

[@MrHootiedean]

@@claireindigo1200 All of the above and also Malcolm & Marie. I'm not hating, I'm fairly indifferent to her but she is the new IT girl and I want to understand all the hype. Some of our greatest actors can only play one role.

[@YtuMamaTambien22]

But, this time the boys are better- she’s always Zendaya. Her lucky moment was with Euphoria, and that’s because playing a drug addict is easier for POC.

[@deusexmachina9776]

@@YtuMamaTambien22 POCs lol. in general i always think being a drug addict, sad roles are easy to do. being charismatic is the hardest to pull off

[@js7dragon]

@@YtuMamaTambien22wow. racist much?

[@emptylikebox]

I'm just wondering. Are all of them tennis players here? Because if the two guys just started playing tennis at that age when they're already having sex, that's kind odd. As a tennis fan, you start with this sport at a very young age to become a champion.

[@brigro]

I guess I need to watch it again as I seem to be missing something. I just don't believe the premise, and I don't feel any chemistry. The score was great. I appreciate the technical aspects. I am very offended and confused with the use of John Rutter's A New Year Carol in that scene. I love Lucas's films, and I am scratching my head why it's not connecting with me. 5 out of 10 for me.

[@hm2011100]

I’m a huge fan of ‘I am Love’ & definitely agree with you on the implausibility of the premise (& large swathes of the plot). And on the surface, at least, this is a highly atypical Luca film bc of its commercial, poppy sensibility & all-American athletic setting But on repeated viewing, I appreciate the performances more & more. IMO the chemistry between the leads is electric & also, at times, deeply moving.

[@eimhinhawes15]

I agree. I think it’s overrated. The film didn’t make a lot of sense to me (Patrick not being able to pay for a hotel despite coming from a rich family etc)… also I think the film shows nothing new. It’s not a very edgy story. I have no problem with hot scenes in films, and am also not a big fan of pointless steamy scenes… but this movie really lacked more sex scenes, even though it really wanted to market itself as a steamy drama. It wasn’t. Which could have helped give us even more ideas of the power play between the characters. The concept of one of the characters being bisexual was under explored completely, and would have been much more interesting if that had been developed more. The daughter was a character so woefully overlooked it made me wonder why they even put her in the movie. I suppose she was a plot device to develop tension between her parents and her fathers ultimate decision, but she was only in the movie for a few seconds. The argument could be made that she was sidelined by her parents so that’s why the film sidelines her, but that, I feel is just an excuse. The music was cool. the cinematography was wild. The editing and time jumps worked well. The Acting was great (even though Zendaya’s character was a bit flat and single noted for me- but she did a good job). Overall the story was pretty uninspiring for me, and could have explored its characters in a far more interesting way.

[@shadowone01x99]

I watched this movie and it is sincerely HORRIBLY BAD. Massive disappointment. I really tried to like it but my goodness its hideous.🚮🚮

[@samhidalgo6271]

Zendaya is for sure locked in Best Actress at the oscars. I don't think gaga or angelina jolie has a chance against her when it comes to acting

[@darkunicorn1203]

For this is on of remarkable performance...but we haven't see Lady Gaga and Angelo performance yet .. it's too early to say but i will not be surprised if she's gonna be nominated

[@samhidalgo6271]

The movie is expected to debut between $12M to $15M with a budget of $55M. That's a bomb considering the casts and zendaya's hype are doing non stop promo. If it completely bomb then it's over + the april date isn't helping

[@pb.j.1753]

Is box office that important anymore? Tár made 6.8 million at the US box office on a 25 million budget. Triangle of Sadness made 4.6 million in the US on a 15 million budget and NEON paid 8 million to acquire it. The Fabelmans made 21 million in the US on a 40 million budget. Spencer made 7 million in the US on a 18 million budget. The Zone of Interest made 8.6 million in the US on a 15 million budget.

[@pb.j.1753]

Awards voters have proven time and time again they don’t care about profit at the box office.

[@Juliagoolia81]

Agreed. They’ve been thirstily marketing it for more than two years.

[@billiestevens318]

Definitely worth seeing if you’re on team rainbow. If you don’t own at least one rainbow flag though you are going to want to wish you skip this one.

[@ktom5262]

Just watched it. Very disappointing, particularly the script. I enjoyed only two aspects of the movie: the score and the look of their attractive, young bodies. The score is energizing and pulsating, really worked for me. 4/10.

[@singstreetcar5881]

I have no interest in seeing this film. There's j7st something that is off about this film. The actors don't have chemistry

[@ryantrent2114]

Looks dismal

[@donna25871]

Tennis players think this movie is a pile of crap.

[@camporosso]

Who specifically?

[@pb.j.1753]

Who? Your mom's tennis instructor does not count

[@claireindigo1200]

If Serena Williams approves then everyone else is irrelevant.

[@deusexmachina9776]

@@claireindigo1200 Serena isnt the only tennis player, also what would she know about technical filmmaking?

[@biamekonnen]

serena, coco, and venus all approve. brad gilbert was literally the tennis consultant and coach for the film!

[@KartikeyGupta-u8t]

woke bi propaganda is infecting sports dramas now.

[@pb.j.1753]

The way people throw around the word propaganda like we are in Germany in the 1930's LOL

[@KartikeyGupta-u8t]

@@pb.j.1753 seems like we are

[@KartikeyGupta-u8t]

@@pb.j.1753 agenda disguised in the form of empathy

[@pb.j.1753]

@@KartikeyGupta-u8t😂

[@TheOscarExpert]

How is it propaganda to feature a bi character

[@khoohockleong7585]

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