Sep 24, 2017 stoic, seemingly unflappable bjorn borg sverrir gudnason and volatile, temperamental brat john mcenroe shia labeouf competed for the wimbledon title in 1980. Sep 19, 2017 at wimbledon, mcenroe capped a tumultuous two weeks by ending bjorn borgs fiveyear reign and 41match winning streak with a 46, 761, 764, 64 victory in the singles final. By documenting the events of the 1980 wimbledon tournament, metz. Shia labeouf is perfectly cast as superbrat tennis ace john mcenroe, but.
Shia labeouf shines in tennis biopic that only ever reaches match point unlike the showdown it builds towards, this sports film fails to feel like one for the ages. Borgmcenroe, also known as borg mcenroe, is a 2017 biographical sports drama film focusing on the famous professional rivalry between tennis players bjorn borg and john mcenroe at the 1980 wimbledon championships, culminating in their encounter in the mens singles final, one of the most dramatic tennis matches of all time. Mcenroe 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With sverrir gudnason, shia labeouf, stellan skarsgard, tuva novotny. Sep 18, 2017 calling borg vs mcenroe the first truly great tennis movie may seem like damning with faint. Calling borg vs mcenroe the first truly great tennis movie may seem like damning with faint. Be the first to watch, comment, and share trailers and movie. Its a story of two men that became legends and the price they had to pay. Search for screenings showtimes and book tickets for borg vs mcenroe. Its the runup to the 1980 wimbledon championship, and the match itself, thats chronicled in the. Mcenroe notes, the two became close friends later in life. The official showtimes destination brought to you by curzon artificial eye.
The story of the 1980s tennis rivalry between the placid bjorn borg and the volatile john mcenroe. Borg sverrir gudnason sits atop of the tennis world, dominating the sport both on and off the court. Its a story of two men that became legends and the price they had to. Borg vs mcenroe is a sports movie ace salty popcorn. The tennis icon has slammed borg vs mcenroe for its inaccuracies claiming plenty of actual incidents would have had the same effect. The swedish bjorn borg and the american john mcenroe, the best tennis players in the world, maintain a legendary duel during the 1980 wimbledon tournament. Borg vs mcenroe tells the story of the epic rivalry between brash american tennis legend john mcenroe labeouf, and his greatest adversary, the reigning. Sep 22, 2017 the tennis icon has slammed borg vs mcenroe for its inaccuracies claiming plenty of actual incidents would have had the same effect. Sep 26, 2017 the story of the 1980s tennis rivalry between the placid bjorn borg and the volatile john mcenroe. Borg vs mcenroe tells the story of the epic rivalry between brash american tennis legend john mcenroe labeouf, and his greatest adversary, the reigning world champion bjorn borg gudnason, which came to a head during the 1980 wimbledon championships. Mcenroe is the story of one of the great tennis rivalries of all time, between swedish efficiency expert bjorn borg sverrir gudnason and explosive american underdog john mcenroe. Although womens tennis is my ultimate jam, and the cinematic gods are making me wait a little longer for one of my most anticipated movies of 2017, the battle of the sexes, borg vs mcenroe had the potential to be the perfect way to kick off what seems to be a tailor made double interest double bill for the latter half of the year. Borg vs mcenroe borg vs mcenroe teaser trailer facebook.
Borg vs mcenroe is as much about the psychology of sport and success as it is about rivalry. Mcenroe tells the story of the epic rivalry between swedish tennis legend bjo. Shia lebeouf, director janus metz, and sverrir gudnason on the set of borg vs mcenroe, courtesy of neon. It was the iceborg versus the superbrat, in the eyes of the world. Mcenroe clean trailer bjorn borg and john mcenroe were polar opposites on the tennis court. Shia labeouf playing the famously volatile tennis star john mcenroe is naturally going to lead to verbal explosions in borg vs mcenroe in theaters friday. Its the summer of 1980 and bjorn borg sverrir gudnason is the top tennis player in the world, dominating the sport both on and off the court.
For one, it is an apt subject for a sports movie, because the shortlived rivalry between bjorn borg and john mcenroe it only lasted three years, 197881, splitting 14 matches 77 before bjorn bailed ranks with yankeesdodgers, celticslakers, notre dameusc and. Its a story about two men who changed the face of tennis and who became legends and the price they had to pay. Surprisingly, borgs internal turmoils are more effectively explored than mcenroes ungallant rushes of petulance, hinting at an existential unrest. Two athletes constantly reduced to each others opposites by a commercialised tennis industry. Apr 14, 2018 bjorn borg and john mcenroe were polar opposites on the tennis court. The world is waiting to see the number one tennis player in the world, bjorn borg, claim his 5th title against the volatile american, john. Borg vs mcenroe is one of those biopics that has been studied to death by the director, writer and the production team. Janus metzs impressive biopic, borg vs mcenroe, shows that under the surface, these two rivals are more alike than most think. A perfectly cast shia labeouf appearing at london film festival in peanut butter falcon plays john mcenroe, the us upstart, who in the summer of 1980, faced off against glacial swedish world champion bjorn borg. Sep 22, 2017 as the new borg vs mcenroe movie enjoyed its general release in the uk on friday, john mcenroe delivered a typically withering critique of its inaccuracies the problem, mcenroe said, was that. Check out the new trailer starring shia labeouf, stellan skarsgard, and tuva novotny. Borg vs mcenroe trailer in cinemas 22 september youtube.
Mcenroe in us theaters april, 2018 starring shia labeouf, sverrir gudnason, stellan skarsgard, tuva novotny. Mcenroe is a film about one of the worlds greatest icons bjorn borg and his biggest rival, the young and talented john mcenroe and their legendary duel during the 1980s wimbledon tournament. Its a story about two men who changed the face of tennis. Danish director janus metz has come out of nowhere following a few shorts and foreign tv shows and has made a. Unfortunately, even though i wished it was a good movie, i. Borg, while more subdued in his pursuits, founded a wildly successful underwear and sportswear line. There are good things and not so good things about this movie.
Bjorn borg vs john mcenroe all matches, with stats on their h2h rivalry. Mcenroe, janus metz tennis drama centered around the legendary rivalry between john mcenroe and swedens bjorn borg, leads the nominations for the guldbagge awards, swedens top film honor. The story of the 1980 tennis rivalry between the placid bjorn borg and the volatile john mcenroe. John mcenroe doesnt seem too thrilled about borg vs. Bjorn borg, the worlds top tennis player, is set to win his fifth wimbledon title in 1980 he just has to beat relentless and biting amer. At wimbledon, mcenroe capped a tumultuous two weeks by ending bjorn borgs fiveyear reign and 41match winning streak with a 46, 761, 764, 64 victory in the singles final. Borgmcenroe is a film of one of the worlds greatest icons bjorn borg and his biggest rival, the young and talented john mcenroe and their legendary duel during the 1980s wimbledon tournament. Bjorn borg vs john mcenroe, the greatest rivalry ever.
As the new borg vs mcenroe movie enjoyed its general release in the uk on friday, john mcenroe delivered a typically withering critique of its inaccuracies the problem, mcenroe said, was that. Dogs and cats can also easily enter and exit the house. Borg was a reserved, methodical player and mcenroe, well, he was a firecracker. Borgmcenroe leans hard on frequent flashbacks, which serve to draw the many parallels between the lives of borg and mcenroe and their struggle to become the best players in the world, even as the media was eager to pit them as enemies from different sides of the track. Apr, 2018 borg, while more subdued in his pursuits, founded a wildly successful underwear and sportswear line. A powerful and rigorously disciplined player, there is only one obstacle in. Borg vs mcenroe real john mcenroe slams movie its not. Borg vs mcenroe makes tennis improbably cinematic and brings the absolute best out of shia labeouf, who delivers some of the. Apr 05, 2018 borg mcenroe trailer espanol hd trailers y estrenos.
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