Challengers
Chris's take
All the characters are assholes and the writing is quite poor at times so a lot of the interactions have a weird vibe and don't flow well or make much sense. The story in general is a bit bland as well so it all just feels quite unsatisfying and drags on way longer than it needs to.
Director
Luca Guadagnino
Cast
Zendaya
Tashi Donaldson
Mike Faist
Art Donaldson
Josh O'Connor
Patrick Zweig
Darnell Appling
Umpire (New Rochelle Final)
Bryan Doo
Art's Physiotherapist
Shane T Harris
Art's Security Guard
Nada Despotovich
Tashi's Mother
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Joan Mcshane
Line Judge (New Rochelle Final)
Plot overview
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.