Critics Praise Zendaya’s Sports Drama as “Intricately Plotted & Breathlessly Stylish”

Zendaya and Josh O’Connor, Emmy winners, are set to dazzle audiences in the upcoming sports drama “Challengers.” The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, features Zendaya as Tashi, a former tennis player who transforms her husband, Art (played by Mike Faist), into a legendary grand slam winner. However, their happiness is threatened when Art faces off against Tashi’s ex-boyfriend, Patrick (played by Josh O’Connor).

“Challengers” has already garnered positive reviews from critics, with a remarkable 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. Hannah Strong of Little White Lies described the film as a “fun, s*xy time,” while David Ehrlich of IndieWire praised it as “the most fun I’ve had at the movies this year.” Alonso Duralde of The Film Verdict called it “erotically charged, intricately plotted, and breathlessly stylish.”

Despite the glowing reviews, Caryn James of BBC.com found the film to be “perfectly pleasant to watch” but noted that the characters sometimes felt thinly written. Nevertheless, the anticipation for “Challengers” remains high as it gears up for its theatrical release on April 26, 2024.

With Zendaya’s stellar performance and the film’s engaging storyline, “Challengers” is poised to be a must-watch for fans of sports dramas. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.