Pivots on the 1980 Wimbledon final; it added to the drama for me that I didn't know who was going to win (and in retrospect, I'm glad they picked '80 instead of '81).
A very good tennis film, making some interesting choices in how it introduces both Borg and McEnroe, and I liked the intense focus on their interiority, Borg in particular, though the film doesn't quite escape the 'fire and ice' / 'rebel and gentlemen' / 'America and Europe' cliches (although kudos for casting Shia LaBeouf as basically the ultimate American brat - and to him for turning in a strong performance in the role).
It brought to mind DFW's essays, and also - really only because of the tennis connection - Battle of the Sexes.
(w/ Erandathie)
A very good tennis film, making some interesting choices in how it introduces both Borg and McEnroe, and I liked the intense focus on their interiority, Borg in particular, though the film doesn't quite escape the 'fire and ice' / 'rebel and gentlemen' / 'America and Europe' cliches (although kudos for casting Shia LaBeouf as basically the ultimate American brat - and to him for turning in a strong performance in the role).
It brought to mind DFW's essays, and also - really only because of the tennis connection - Battle of the Sexes.
(w/ Erandathie)
