Borg vs. McEnroe

15
2017
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107 mins
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Sports drama centred around the legendary 1980 Wimbledon duel between tennis champs Björn Borg and John McEnroe (Shia LaBeouf).

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Borg vs. McEnroe | Ratings & Reviews

"It’s not hard to see why the 1980 Wimbledon clash between Björn Borg and John McEnroe would’ve made an attractive proposition for a sports flick. Universally considered one of the most electrifying showdowns ever to grace a tennis court, the rivalry suggests a clear-cut, ready-made dramatic powder keg."

Flicks, Aaron YapFlicks

"Playing tennis may not seem the best use of Shia LaBeouf's talents, but the star is terrific in a role that shrewdly plays off his controversial off-screen persona."

VarietyVariety

"A superior sports biopic with a never-better LaBeouf? You cannot be serious! But it only fully gets to grips with the ice-cool Swede."

Total FilmTotal Film

"The final match is an absolute nail-biter, reminding tennis fans how electric this sport can be."

Time OutTime Out

"This tennis film feels like a two-hour baseline rally, and it's not just the rackets that are made of wood."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"Not just one of the most exhilarating sports movies in recent years, but a fascinating psychological profile of two legendary men."

StuffStuff

"Though it never justifies the overblown Andre Agassi quote used as its preface ("every match is a life in miniature"), the picture certainly shows how a single match can be made to feel like the world depends on it."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"More interested in what’s going on in the heads of the protagonists rather than on the court between them, and is all the more satisfying for that."

FilmInkFilmInk

"A sports film with an arthouse sensibility. 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 skin of one of them."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

Borg vs. McEnroe | Details

Rating
15, strong language
Runtime
107
Genre
Drama, Sport
Country of origin
Sweden, Denmark, Finland