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FUN
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how good a time it was
MEANINGFUL
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how much it moved you
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Read from 56 comments (49 from Metacritic, 7 from TMDB reviews) — 19 of them described how it moves.
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“fizzles after the first act”
Mmmminted · Metacritic ↗
“the flashbacks and ending bring a lot of verve”
Mmmminted · Metacritic ↗
“the first half”
ElSmasher · Metacritic ↗
“In the second, the film finally starts to reveal itself though it gets tangled up in constant time jumps, unnecessary slow moments, and blaring music”
ElSmasher · Metacritic ↗
“Hated the ending also, theres no real resolution to it.”
hajerbhr · Metacritic ↗
“the story devolved into boring and irritating exercises in slow motion and overly long scenes”
highskye · Metacritic ↗
Read 28 Aug 2026 · confidence 100% · scored on the same 0-100 scale as a community score · how this works
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It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.
“It’s a collective simmer of sight, sound, sweat, and sensation about fascinating, complex people pushed through their paces on and off the court.”
Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict · 100
“It’s the most gripping sports movie in years.”
Clarisse Loughrey, The Independent · 100
“Challengers must be the most purely pleasurable film of the year so far.”
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph · 100
“The film is fun. It’s smart and sexy and engaging.”
Hannah Strong, Little White Lies · 100
“Operating at the peak of his powers, Luca Guadagnino has the time of his life with this practically sadistic exploration of unrelenting obsession. It is horny, it is hungry, it is phenomenally exciting filmmaking.”
Alex Godfrey, Empire · 100
Scores from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, read 28 Aug 2026. Quotes belong to their publications and link to the full reviews.
it reviews better than it plays — critics 85, the watch 55
Grouped by where it was written, because a considered review and a reaction typed an hour after the credits are different things. Every quote links to its source.
“fizzles after the first act”
Mmmmintedabout 0–33% inread it ↗
“the flashbacks and ending bring a lot of verve”
Mmmmintedabout 75–100% inread it ↗
“the first half”
ElSmasherabout 0–50% inread it ↗
“In the second, the film finally starts to reveal itself though it gets tangled up in constant time jumps, unnecessary slow moments, and blaring music”
ElSmasherabout 50–100% inread it ↗
“FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/challengers-movie-review-luca-guadagnino-goes-deep-beyond-the-baseline/ "Challengers transcends the limits of its tennis-centric premise to delve deep into the complexities of human relationships and personal desires. Luca Guadagnino’s meticulous filmmaking and metaphoric storytelling, coupled with the stellar, fervorous performances of Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, propel viewers into a world where the lines between love”
Manuel São Bentoread it ↗
“A lot of fun, is <em>'Challengers'</em>. First of all, I gotta say, the proper poster is so good! Thankfully, the movie matches. I enjoyed my time watching this one, I do have some (very) minor issues with the pacing and music (that blaring club track is a bit much) but in truth they evaporate given how high quality the rest of the film is. The cast are great. Zendaya is the obvious star of the 131 minutes, she is top notch throughout. Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist are just as impressive th”
r96skread it ↗
“A story about a sociopathic, egocentric, racist narcissist who - not knowing what love is - treats two young men who both fall in love with her as pawns in a twisted game of life. The havoc she wreaks, and the lives she break, are of no concern to her, as she continues on and on trying to satisfy her quench for power, control, and admiration. It's not that I necessarily have a problem with films spun around an antagonist, or with demonic female characters, there's just something about the ”
Horsefaceread it ↗
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“Challengers presents an intriguing story centered around an unconventional love triangle with a twist. The film is well-crafted, showcasing impressive performances, direction, editing and cinematography. The plot of Challengers revolves around the complex relationships between the three main characters, exploring themes of love, rivalry, and redemption. The story is engaging, with a narrative that keeps the audience invested in the characters' journeys. Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor delive”
TheSceneSnobsread it ↗