Borg McEnroe Movie Review

STORY

Janus Metz Pedersen has again come with a thrilling drama which marks the rivalry of two of the talented players of tennis in 1980’s. CAST The cast includes Sverrir Gudnason as Bjorn Borg, Shia LaBeouf One of the most famous stars of his time. The wide >> Read More... as John McEnroe Stellan Skarsgard, Tuva Novotny, Ian Blackman, and Sr. Robert Emms.

PLOT

Back in the 1980’s summer, Bjorn Borg (Sverrir Gudnason) is the most known and top tennis player in the world. His skills and passion have taken control all over the sport. He has been a renowned player and continuously winning all the titles since past few tournaments. The movie shows the enraged rivalry between Swede Bjorn Borg and American John McEnroe (Shia LaBeouf) just like every controversial fight of the known players of any generation. Borg is going to play his fifth successive Wimbledon men’s singles title and fears his competitor, McEnroe.

With few days left for the tournament to begin, Borg gets trained in his Monaco home but McEnroe's confidence and excellent playing skills continue to bother Borg's temperament. The match was seen as one of the greatest of all time marking the mirador of strife between Borg and McEnroe; a thrilling battle that can never be forgotten. Sverrir Gudnason plays the older Borg while the tennis star’s son Leo Borg plays, the younger Borg. Shia LaBeouf enacts and copies all of McEnroe’s attitude and has given a solid performance which is worth appreciating.

ANALYSIS

The film got many positive reviews and got awarded for the “Best Visual Effects” and “Public Prize” at Noordelijk Film Festival. The Drama directed by Janus was a great motivation for the tennis lovers, and especially during the final match as they also got to learn the various techniques of the sport. Janus Metz also won the “Best Directional Debut” at Camerimage International Film Festival.

WHAT'S THERE?

1. The competitive era of the sportsman that fills every heart with motivation towards its passion.

2. The techniques used and the detailed information about how to play tennis.

3. The not to give up factor and the visual effects of the movie.

WHAT'S NOT THERE?

1. There could have been a healthy competition message instead of only focusing on the harsh.

2. Just like Borg’s character, a bit more could have been shown about the player John McEnroe.

VERDICT

The film is a must watch for the tennis lovers, and also all the youth because apart from the competitive scenario, it also motivates us.