Tempestuous Artists
American tennis player John McEnroe competing at Wimbledon, 1981. McEnroe went on to win the men's singles title. (Photo by Steve Powell/Getty Images)
There may have never been more perfect casting in the history of movies than the one made for one of the titular characters in the upcoming “Borg/McEnroe.”
John McEnroe (pictured above) was a genius on the tennis court. At times an artist with what he could and would do. However, to call him tempestuous doesn’t do that word justice.
Shi LaBoeuf has often been described in those exact same terms. Now, one volatile artist will portray another.
“Borg/McEnroe is a film about one of the world’s greatest icons Björn Borg (Gudnason) and his biggest rival, the young and talented John McEnroe (LaBeouf) and their legendary duel during the 1980’s Wimbledon tournament. It’s a story about two men that became legends and the price they had to pay.”
As a boy, I watch every serve when these two guys played. I won’t miss this movie
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