Challengers (2024)★ 7.1/10

I wish this moie was smuttier

I can't understand why the director felt the need to overuse flashy gimmicks. These stylistic choices add nothing to the film and actually disrupt the narrative flow. The constant slow-motion shots, erratic switching of perspectives, fast rotating cameras, and extreme close-ups make the storytelling chaotic.

The romantic subplot feels superficial. A love triangle in an art film is nothing new, but I didn't expect it to be so poorly executed in a sports film. The deliberate provocation between the men, the emotional and professional rivalries, all lead to a final reconciliation through a match. The romance with the female lead seems crucial at first but ultimately serves as a mere emotional crutch for the two male leads, highlighting their brotherly bond more than anything else.

I had high hopes for this movie, but it was a letdown. The romance felt so superficial, making it seem like heterosexual relationships were a big deal when they really weren't. The music was overused, and the editing felt like a show-off without substance. Honestly, I wouldn't say it's a good idea to go to the theater and spend money on this one.

This director really knows how to make a film like this. Minimizing background music and capturing the subtle emotions between the characters would have been hard. The story was pretty straightforward, but I had a blast immersing myself in this film. Later, I discovered it was directed by the same person behind "Call Me by Your Name"—no wonder the male characters had such charm. The whole movie was intriguing, so I definitely recommend checking it out.

This movie takes the cake for being the most captivating of the year! How they handled the cinematography, editing, and music was groundbreaking. The actors brought an incredible mix of sexual tension and charisma, especially Zendaya—she absolutely killed it. The story focuses more on the relationships between each pair of the main characters rather than your typical love triangle. The trailer was kinda misleading, but the movie is definitely a must-see.

The script was on point, but everything else was a disaster. There are so many slow-mo shots that this two-hour movie had barely an hour's content. And don't even get me started on the repetitive soundtrack. The actors' performances were just shallow. All in all, this movie was a massive letdown.

It's totally trashy and awesome; I can't help but love it. The sexual tension, the adrenaline, it just felt so right.

Objectively speaking, this movie is straight-up garbage, but personally, I'm obsessed with it. When I was watching it, there were constant laughs and people going like, "What the heck?" But the whole theater lit up with pure joy when that slow-motion sequence kicked in for the last half-hour. It wasn't until after the movie ended that I realized how rare it is to have such an awesome movie experience. Sex sells, that's all I can say.

Zendaya's role is rather insignificant in this movie. The final scene made it crystal clear. The director's command of visual language is seriously mind-blowing, showing off all sorts of cool techniques. It seems like the director is better at portraying male characters than females. The two men bring so much passion and charm to the whole movie that Zendaya's character kind of fades into the background. If I'm being honest, the entire story feels contrived and weird.

This movie's script is well-crafted, with the ending being the absolute highlight. As I was leaving the theater, I overheard someone next to me saying that ending scene was the best he's seen in a long time. I couldn't agree more. But, let's be honest, the film does have some obvious flaws. The editing is messy and confusing. And don't even get me started on the music score—it's a letdown. In some scenes, the music even drowns out the dialogue. But hey, it's still the director's most stylish and relatable work, in my opinion.

Esta película es realmente buena, Zendaya es una gran actriz, es el centro de la película de principio a fin, todo gira en torno a ella, ¡y qué actuación! ¡Emocionante y que invita a la reflexión!