Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

With its trio of outstanding performers volleying their star power back and forth without ever dropping the ball, Challengers is a kinetic and sexy romp at court.

Challengers' charms might be too subtle for some, but if you're looking for a character-driven story about attraction, there's a lot to like here.

'Challengers' is a visually striking film with intense performances by Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Its non-linear narrative and use of tennis as a metaphor for personal struggles are noted. The cinematography and soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are praised, though some find the script lacking and characters underdeveloped. The ambiguous ending sparks debate, with mixed reactions to its narrative and character development.