After originally being set to open the Venice International Film Festival in 2023 and a long delay for its release, we have finally made it to the official arrival of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. The tennis-centered sports relationship drama features Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi’s ex-boyfriend.

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  • 0:00:00 Introduction
  • 0:11:07 Initial Thoughts
  • 0:22:12 Spoiler Review
  • 1:39:27 Oscars Assessment
  • 1:45:32 Final Ratings


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