In 1980, staid Bjorn Borg (lookalike Sverrir Gudnason), going for his fifth consecutive Wimbledon victory, faced the volcanic John McEnroe (a never-better Shia LaBeouf, having fun), thirsting for his first, in what was hailed as “the greatest match in tennis history.” Personally, I would’ve liked to see more of what made this match so unique — techniques, strengths, strategies — and less melodrama about the two guys’ fathers. Be warned that this skillfully made and entertaining Scandinavian movie is considerably more Borg than McEnroe, and about half in Swedish. Suggest looking for a subtitled version. (107 min, Aug 31)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson
Based in Japan: Japanese? British? Aussie? Kiwi? Just Joshua!
Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo
Historic delicacies from soba and unagi to monkfish and more
2024 Tokyo Music Scene Forecast
Discover the Japanese artists that Metropolis has on its radar for 2024
English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife
Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
Embassy Nights Inaugural Event at Tokyo American Club
A celebration of Spanish cuisine and culture in Tokyo
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
A chillingly plausible future
What To Do in Winter in Okinawa
The ultimate cure for the winter blues