In tennis, “love” means nothing. Love also has little to do with “Challengers,” which uses the sport as the backdrop to serve up an elaborate, non-linear psychological triangle that proves twisty and enticing for much of the match, before double vaulting by whiffing on the ending.
Seduction and sex are again at the heart of this film from “Call Me By Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino, who also throws in twists of fate, paths not taken and – in the case of the central character played by Zendaya – a burning desire to win and exercise control over those around her, exploring how that elite-athlete mentality bleeds into her personal life.
While sexual tension plays a central role in the movie , “Challengers” is as much about blurring the lines between sex and the seductive power of big-time sports, with winning and success as the ultimate aphrodisiac. Add to that the two boys/men being pretty transparent about what they want, Tashi remains a source of mystery, in part because of the unscheduled detour her career has been forced to take.
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