20 Best Movies Of 2024 (So Far)

Challengers is first and foremost a stylistic feast for the senses, buoyed by an electric score courtesy of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the propulsive direction of Luca Guadagnino, and its topsy-turvy script. 

It's also a compelling star vehicle for its trio of stars, who bring to life a gripping and sexually charged love triangle that forces its participants to question everything they know about themselves, each other, and their twisting careers. 

An authentic sports movie about two tennis stars (Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor) who war on the court over their love for an enigmatic champion (Zendaya) whilst struggling to confront their feelings for each other, Challengers is tense, sexy and delightfully unpredictable right up to its ambiguous final shot. 

The latest in a long line of atmospheric romances from Guadagnino - following the brilliant Call Me By Your Name and unsettling Bones & All - Challengers is a kinetic emotional thriller that hits an ace with every scene and every twist it delivers.