Challengers

"A thrilling, intoxicating and extravagantly sexy tennis psychodrama."

"The most purely pleasurable film of the year."

"Smart, seductive and bristling with sexual tension."

"There’s an electric spark to Guadagnino’s approach that elevates the material."

"Guadagnino’s terrifically absorbing screwball dramedy features a devastatingly cool leading lady, Josh O’Connor on rallying form and zinging extended dialogue rallies to match."

"Via a trio of exciting, exacting performances, each participant’s virtues and flaws are brought to life vividly and convincingly."

"One of the twistiest, most compelling, and nonstop horniest films of Guadagnino’s career—which is truly saying something."

"An intoxicating showcase for the beauty and excitement of bodies in motion."

"Feels electric and alive."

"Anchored by three arresting performances and playfully experimental direction, (it's) fresh, exhilarating, and energetic."

"A hugely satisfying movie that redefines what it means to win at love."

"Guadagnino has the time of his life with this practically sadistic exploration of unrelenting obsession."

"A simple story turned into a skillful epic."

"(Zendaya is) so good in this role, it’s impossible to imagine anyone else playing it."

"There is a magnetic and beautiful intensity that flows through (the film)."

"Zendaya is faultless in (the) best tennis movie of all."

"It isn't bad, but it is underwhelming."

"The film is fun. It’s smart and sexy and engaging."

"(Guadagnino's) in crowd-pleasing mode, delivering his most purely entertaining film."

"As honest and insightful as it is pleasingly exhausting."

"A gloriously sensual film."