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John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

July 11, 2018
1h 35m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
63/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.

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Details

Director
Julien Faraut
Cast
John McEnroe, Mathieu Amalric, Jacques Pernod, Cédric Quignon-Fleuret, Nicolas Thibault, Serge Daney, Tom Hulce, Gil de Kermadec, Ivan Lendl, John Patrick McEnroe
Release Date
July 11, 2018
Production
UFO Production

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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