Borg McEnroe

  • 15A (IRELAND)
  • 2017


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77 % Certified Fresh
$ 3 Million
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Positive Reviews 87
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.5
If Metzs film were as serious with its characters as it is with its tone as flawless as Borg and as fun as McEnroe, rather than the other way around p .. Indie Wire
3.5
The idea of two talented, driven athletes, often of different backgrounds, clashing for reasons other than just winning, is pure movie gold. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Still, the final match is an absolute nail biter, reminding tennis fans how electric this sport can be. Time Out
5.0
If you cant remember the result of the 1980 Wimbledon mens final between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, its best to keep it that way before viewing Borg .. Screen Daily
4.0
Like a classic centre court final, this tense and thrilling sports drama heads to a nail biting climax, thus evoking unprecedented attention throughou .. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
Theres a deep admiration for the game, but one that doesnt really bother to explain it to neophytes. Collider
2.0
Its a visually mesmerizing film, even as it captures a nightmarish situation. Rogerebert
3.0
The Borg in Star Trek are an emotion free, mechanical species with a ruthless hive mind short for cyborg, and nothing in fact to do with the Swedish t .. Telegraph
3.0
Borg Vs. McEnroe could have been great if it didnt try to be so ambitious. The Young Folks
3.0
Mostly a biopic of Borg, with McEnroe more of a side character, this is best appreciated by tennis fanatics, but even they may wish they were watching .. JoBlo
3.8
The result is a stylish, watchable film, but one with a slow pulse. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Throughout the many games and sets of this most thrilling of matches, the filmmakers never once bother to show us, without cutting, a full volleyed po .. Village Voice
3.8
God help the LaBeouf haters out there, but this is a great performance. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
A Swedish production directed by Janus Metz, the picture endeavors dramatize a critical 1980 Wimbledon match between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, but .. Blu Ray
2.0
Even worse, televised tennis has become its own perfect cinematic language, with a roll call of wide shots, close ups and neatly matched reverse shots .. The Times
3.0
The real drama was played out over four hours on Saturday 5 July 1980; this is merely a slight, if solidly entertaining, belated overture. Radio Times
4.5
While it might not be original in terms of sports dramas (especially if one is intimately familiar with the real men and their stories), all involved .. Screen It
3.0
It may be watchable fare boosted by two dedicated performances worthy of discussion, yet this sports biopic unlike the showdown it builds towards fail .. Independent
3.8
Theres a lesson to be learned in watching two tennis titans go at it in a movie dished out for maximum entertainment and a sneaky sense of unease. Rolling Stone
4.5
Director Metz spices up match sequences with eye catching camerawork. Shadows On The Wall
3.8
Its a compelling story with much to recommend it: fascinating details about both men, plus an agonizingly close final game that will bring your heart .. News Day
2.0
Its up to the accomplished Skarsgard to bring some heart to the film. Film Journal
3.0
Their marathon five set showdown is widely considered one of the most thrilling contests in the annals of the game. Hindustan Times
3.0
But as a piece of filmmaking, we deserve better.As a sports film, weve seen better. Hindustan Times
4.0
Metz captures the period effectively the Mondrian style colour blocks of the tennis court; the saturated, synthetic palette of the 1970s and early 198 .. The Guardian
2.0
All I could see was him being bland.You find yourself waiting for something to happen that isnt a tennis match, and the tennis itself conforms to the .. The Guardian
3.5
LaBeouf is the best thing about the movie. He captures McEnroes drive and his Super Brat side, which is easy enough for an actor of his skill, but als .. Az Central
4.5
Nicely gussied up with special effects and tennis playing stand ins intercut with actual footage, the finale is a riveting spectacle. Npr
3.0
Like its predecessor, this Kingsman film doesnt grip, it doesnt charm, it doesnt entertain or not nearly enough. Daily Mail
3.8
But the brash New Yorker did elevate tantrum throwing into a sort of performance art. Ew
3.0
Its a shame LaBeouf doesnt get to have much fun with the role, considering the committed performance he serves up. Flim List
4.5
Borg McEnroe: Conclusion Borg McEnroe is a movie thats all about the performances. Film Inquiry
3.0
It benefits greatly from its chosen subject matter two of the most remarkable characters in sporting history but only manages to truly get under the s .. Empire
3.0
Its too bad the filmmakers didnt take their chance to slow it down and demonstrate just why its considered perhaps the greatest match in Wimbledon his .. Common Sense Media
4.5
Borg vs. McEnroe is an anecdotally gratifying, psychologically nuanced, and dramatically agile character study of Borg, but, despite its extended depi .. New Yorker
1.9
Theres no sense of progression beyond the scoreboard that occasionally flashes on screen. Slant Magazine
4.4
But every other actor in this accomplished ensemble gives a performance assured enough to be mistaken for that of a blood relation. Washington Post
2.0
A movie that recreates a real life sporting event is a curious phenomenon, potentially undermined by the sources of its own appeal. The New York Times
3.0
The Case For Christ review: A film with the feel of a thriller Borg Vs McEnroe (Cert 15; 108mins) In the one corner stood the ice cool four time champ .. Express
3.2
Its a worthwhile document of tennis history and that of two of its greats. The Film Stage
3.2
The tennis action is first rate and I was engaged in the drama from start to finish. Reeling Reviews
2.5
Unfortunately, the material is depicted in the most highly dramatic way a movie about a tennis match could possibly be portrayed. Uproxx
4.0
Borg vs McEnroe may be uncommonly elegant for a sports film, but like most of the rest of them, its really about men and their difficult emotions. Flickfilosopher
4.0
Almost every viewer with enough interest to pay for a ticket to Janus Metz Pedersens dramatisation of that historic tournament will probably know the .. The Irish Times
5.0
An acting forward sports film capable of engaging viewers who dont know their 30 loves from their birdies or hat tricks, it has mainstream theatrical .. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
A wonderful mix between spectacle and Scandanavian drama, this film is as rich, complex and rewarding as the remarkable subjects that give the work it .. Birth Movies Death
3.0
The film works (for much of its running time, at least) because the myth being peddled is an appealing one. Standard
3.0
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
1.0
(The real life Borg and McEnroe were not involved in the production, though Borgs son Leo plays his dad as a preteen. Los Angeles Times
3.5
Theres a reason Borgs name comes first in the title, as the story is slanted toward Borgs internal struggle and inner workings. Detroit News
4.5
But the real reason were invested is far simpler than that: Metz and his cast have made us care about both Borg and McEnroe by this point. Variety
2.5
In this case, its not gender equality, but rather the roots and price of competitive greatness, yielding a move thats intellectually stimulating but w .. Cnn
3.0
Both players are fascinating characters in their own right. Even more so once their stridently different temperaments come into play. Herald Sun
4.5
It doesnt need visual crutches, just as McEnroes rage needs no justifications. Tumblr
3.1
(This is especially true in terms of the movies smattering of misbegotten gross out gags.) Reel Film
2.5
Ably shot by Niels Thastum, the movie looks less frenetic than many others in its genre. Vox
3.0
Much like a long game of tennis, Borg/McEnroe is frustrating to watch a case of missed opportunities, with rare flashes of brilliance, but a grand sla .. Hey U Guys
3.2
Its just a shame that the movie itself doesnt have the same ambition. The Play List
2.0
Julie Vrabelova BORG/MCENROE GALA D: Janus Metz.Sweden/Denmark/Finland. Now Toronto
4.5
In 1980 Swedish tennis star Bjorn Borg (Sverrir Gudnason) is headed for Wimbledon to attempt to win a record fifth title at the famed tournament.Stand .. Film Ink
3.8
Shia LaBeouf has finally met his match.In the new movie Borg vs. McEnroe, he plays feisty tennis legend John McEnroe, and the casting is ingenious. New York Post
3.5
Borg/McEnroe is very watchable and it is engrossing, but there is too much sonic effect, too much crowd noise and music dominating the drama. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Its Ice Man versus Super Brat in this inoffensively bland chronicle of an epic sporting rivalry. Lw Lies
3.0
Its outrageous and something must be done, but will there be enough collective will to do it Abc
3.5
This drama about the rivalry between tennis greats Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe is a pretty good distillation of most sport, a mix of exhilarating acti .. Nz Herald
3.0
But Borg vs. McEnroe remains watchable on the strength of its leads, whore effective beyond the uncanny physical likeness to their real life counterpa .. Flicks
4.5
Their McEnroe is almost likable and has quiet, reflective moments. The Stranger
3.5
Borg vs McEnroe (M, 108mins) Directed by Janus Metz This second cinematic tennis duel of 2017 surprisingly lacks the fireworks you might expect. Stuff
4.5
Borg vs McEnroe is not only one of the most exhilarating sports movies in recent years, but a fascinating psychological profile of two legendary men. Stuff
3.0
The imbalance is a shame given the visceral thrill of the tennis itself, and an ace turn from LaBeouf, who clearly understands something of McEnroes o .. The Arts Desk
3.0
A brilliant score and wonderful characters Stellan Skarsgard and Tuva Novotny are joyous means Borg Vs McEnroe is darned exciting in spite of itself. The Sun
3.2
I kinda had that same feeling about the movie, which too often left me on the outside looking in instead of down on the court amid the sweat and the g .. Patriot Ledger
3.5
The film provides insight for anyone interested in the world of professional sport and the different paths that exist to become a champion. The Film Pie
4.0
Its as the match winds down to the inevitable conclusion that the excessive backstory pays off.becomes something deeply personal and more than just a .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
That said, the final Wimbledon showdown, in which resistance proves not quite futile, leads to a surprisingly satisfying end game. Straight
3.0
Sverrir Gudnason is on edge throughout.Borg felt the weight of expectation. Movie Web
3.5
Janus Metz, who directs Borg vs. McEnroe from a screenplay by Ronnie Sandahl will likely succeed admirably in getting hearts pounding given the excite .. Shockya
3.0
Production credits are top notch and the film should appeal to anyone sucked in by its title which pretty much explains it all. Dead Line
3.0
While LaBeoufs personal history risks making the casting feel too on the nose, he brings a vulnerable fury to the character that never feels gratuitou .. The Skinny
2.5
McEnroe all but tells us that were seeing the greatest tennis match of all time.But it doesnt show us. Film Avclub
3.0
This sounds a lot like its the taking part that counts, which is a nonsense; its all about winning and every top sport star knows this, including Borg .. Metro
2.0
Partly because there will never be a greater horse race in narrative film than the one in The Black Stallion, but mostly because Seabiscuit knew that .. Lainey Gossip
3.5
Far more exciting are the battles on the court, pumped up with fast paced music and editing to match.Of course, it helps if you cant remember the actu .. National Post
3.5
Director Janus Metz allows Shia LaBeouf to play McEnroe exactly as we think we know him and exactly as we think we know LaBeouf. Original Cin
3.0
The lack of any real bad blood between all time tennis greats Bjrn Borg and John McEnroe makes the title a touch misleading, yet this surprisingly low .. Sky
2.5
This provides substantial entertainment value, and unlike Borg, McEnroe understands athletes are entertainers. National Review
1.0
The temptation in biographical drama to reduce the subjects to simple psychological flashpoints (the thing this coach said, the way that parent behave .. New States Man
3.5
Going by the title of this film by Danish filmmaker Janus Metz, you could assume this might be some kind of double biopic that bounces its narrative b .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.8
McEnroe, Faraut asserts, was a man who played on the edge of his senses. His film brings that home. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.4
Its less a tennis movie than a meditation on the personal costs of chasing excellence. Ap News
3.0
Its a showdown of pressure cooked monomaniatwo elite athletes so single mindedly driven to triumph that decency, pleasure, and even friendships can fa .. Vue Weekly
4.5
Despite an overload of onscreen text, the film wrests both gripping tension and riveting drama from the jaws of overwhelming boredom. Film Ireland
3.0
This is no doubt a good lesson and all, but makes for some very boring filmgoing. Thril List
2.0
It doesnt have the dramatic smarts to lend either surprising tension or excitement to otherwise familiar events, or shed any new light on them. Spectator
3.5
This makes for a compelling and concentrated drama that doesnt waste a frame. News
3.5
Biographical sports films can always be a tricky proposition.Many of them excel in the acting department, and they recount a compelling narrative, but .. Cinema Express
4.5
All that, of course, is beyond the scope of this film, which is a razor sharp, meticulously re created, and finely acted tour de force.But heres hopin .. Vogue
3.0
Ostensibly, it is just another tale of three young women sharing a flat and each others joys and troubles. Herald Scotland
4.0
Metz serves up contrasting moods.The sullen Swedish landscape and covered tennis bubbles silently scream insular, while primary colours and an embrace .. Ex Press
3.5
(The 2018 Ashland Independent Film Festival starts Thursday, April 12 and ends Monday, April 16.HtN Editor Don Lewis will be there bringing you news a .. Hammer To Nail
3.5
The on court Sturm und Drang of Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe has already been the subject of one HBO documentary. Un Cut
4.5
If you like tennis, you might be interested in seeing the movies Borg vs. McEnroe, which is playing at the Magic Lantern Theater.Following is the revi .. Spokane7
5.0
But the film rests on its last 20 minutes, a recreation of the epic Wimbledon contest. Newport This Week
3.5
Bailey was certainly correct about the energy Metz and his players exhibit and, though the tension always remains absorbing, it certainly might help i .. Blog Cleveland
2.0
The movie works better when it slows down to examine its characters and the actors who beautifully play them. The Reel Scroll
4.5
The result is a nuanced and engaging portrait of the competitive mindset of top flight athletes, part juicy biopic, part insightful lesson in sports p .. Big Issue
4.5
The great achievement is that this new argument is so convincing. Cineuropa



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