Seeing Shia LaBeouf in the credits, as McEnroe, made me set my expectations quite low. That's very rare in sports in general. I hope I can be a professional tennis player and experience something of what he is experiencing.’. And then on-court differences actually helped us as rivals in the way we were perceived. I remember thinking, ‘This guy looks so cool. It was regarded at the time as the greatest match ever played. For the rivalry between two players, see, "Film Review: Shia LaBeouf in 'Borg Vs. McEnroe, "Shia LaBeouf-starrer 'Borg/McEnroe' begins shoot", "Toronto: Shia LaBeouf's 'Borg McEnroe' to Open 2017 Festival", "Shia LaBeouf on His Next Big Acting Challenge: Playing John McEnroe", "Sverrir Gudnason iklär sig rollen som Björn Borg", "Ronnie Sandahl: Borg och McEnroe känner till projektet", "Så har Gudnason förberett sig för Borg-rollen", "Leo spelar sin far i filmen om Björn Borg", "John McEnroe slams biopic starring Shia LaBeouf", "Hollywood-stjärnan Shia LaBeouf hyllar Stellan Skarsgård", "Internationellt intresse för filmen om Borg och McEnroe", "Här blir skådespelarna Borg och McEnroe", "First 'Borg/McEnroe' Image Reveals Shia LeBeouf as Tennis Legend John McEnroe", "Flest nomineringar till Borg – Östlund: "Det känns okej, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Borg_vs_McEnroe&oldid=965783213, Articles containing Swedish-language text, Articles containing Finnish-language text, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Swedish Film Database film ID same as Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 July 2020, at 11:38.

However, a new face has appeared in the tennis world and presents a serious threat to Borg's title hopes - John McEnroe.

It was released in the UK on September 22, and was released in the U.S. 13 April 2018. In a post-apocalyptic America, former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer searches desperately for the whereabouts of his son, accompanied by his best friend and a survivor. In an interview to Tennis Channel, the 11-time Grand Slam winner Bjorn Borg opened up on his rivalry and friendship with the seven-time Major champion John McEnroe. A dance performed by Shia LaBeouf and Maddie Ziegler.

Björn Borg and John McEnroe: a rivalry of fire, ice, genius tennis – and hair. In the final match, the scoreboard show first set 2-6 (about 4 sec at 1:23:34). German, 15 August 2020 The story of the 1980 tennis rivalry between the placid Björn Borg and the volatile John McEnroe. Surpisingly, the main snag in transforming LaBeouf into John McEnroe didn’t involve hair. The story of the 1980 tennis rivalry between the placid Björn Borg and the volatile John McEnroe. [6][18], The filming began in August 2016, and took place in Gothenburg, Prague, London, and Monaco. “It is always a bit hard to maintain the look when an actor is doing something active and fast-paced, but sometimes it can make the look even more realistic by not making it perfect all the time.”. In the final, Björn Borg defeated John McEnroe 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7, 8–6 to win the match. "[5], John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter called it "An acting-forward sports film capable of engaging viewers who don't know their 30-loves from their birdies or hat tricks. We don’t see each other as much as I’d like today as we have kids and live on different sides of the Atlantic, but there is a mutual respect and love, and I spent a couple of days with him in Paris this year for his birthday. English, The film opened the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Borg vs McEnroe (Swedish: Borg, Finnish: Borg/McEnroe), also known as Borg McEnroe,[5] is a 2017 biographical sports drama film focusing on the famous professional rivalry between tennis players Björn Borg and John McEnroe at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships, culminating in their encounter in the men's singles final, one of the most dramatic tennis matches of all time.
People think we had our differences, but we didn’t really, and off-court our personalities were more similar than people realised. ', 'We had similar senses of humour, looked at things in the same way and were bemused by a lot', McEnroe serving against Borg in the 1981 Wimbledon final, Possessor, London Film Festival, review: Cronenberg Jr serves up a sleek, eerie sci-fi thriller, WTA Tour stalls with reliance on one country exposed as China stays shut, Private school association launches partnership with debt collector as parents struggle to pay fees, Trade talks are over, says No 10, as Boris Johnson paves way for No Deal, At least 20,000 university students have had coronavirus since the start of term, analysis finds, play Champions Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall. The ball was on the line! Then it all happened so fast. [10][3], In October, the first set photos of Sverrir Gudnason and Shia LaBeouf as Björn Borg and John McEnroe, respectively, were released. Looking for something to watch? There could not have been more opposite rivals in the world of sport.

It meant a lot to me that he showed me respect in the locker room when he didn’t have to. This FAQ is empty.

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He saw it. "[24], This article is about the 2017 film.

“That made us realise how important it was for us to make the look believable and natural and not a look that would be a caricature.”. Watch: Shia Labeouf Isn’t Messing Around In The Tax Collector Trailer. [6] Filming also took place in Borg's hometown of Södertälje, where he grew up, and started playing tennis as a child. It is the 1980 Wimbledon tennis championship. McEnroe's background is sketched very basically. The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. The actors weren’t the only ones on their toes – the make-up team had to follow the action intently. Borg: the ice-cold, emotionless base-line player. It is the 1980 Wimbledon tennis championship.

French, From "Veronica Mars" and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The 1980 Wimbledon Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the Men's Singles tournament at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships. The make-up and hair team’s eye for detail attracted one admirer in particular, explains Lock. [19] Janus Metz Pedersen was chosen to direct the film, from a screenplay written by Swedish writer Ronnie Sandahl. “On our first fitting with Shia he got very emotional, telling us how much it helped him to get into the role. With Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård, Tuva Novotny. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. It is the 1980 Wimbledon tennis championship. He has won the tournament four times in a row - a fifth consecutive time would be a world first. Correct is 1-6. [12] The production has recreated the Studio 54 nightclub at a studio in Gothenburg.   |  (as Julia Marko Nord). “Shia had the right curls, but the length was too short so we added hair extensions to lengthen his hair. ALSO READ: 'Roger Federer should never play on clay again' - Andy Roddick, Patrick Mouratoglou: 'Novak Djokovic wasn't ready to challenge Rafael Nadal in Paris', Novak Djokovic reveals his ultimate goal for the rest of the season, 'Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic're still doing something amazing', says Swiss ace, Rafael Nadal stops the clock as the second-oldest Roland Garros champion, Roger Federer and Nadal's best shots according to Boris Becker, 'Roger Federer prefers the fast courts and...', says former German player, Todd Woodbridge: 'If Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal win same number of Majors..', Toni Nadal in tears for Rafael's 20th Slam, Chasing Roger Federer's record, Novak Djokovic takes Vienna wild card, Karen Khachanov: 'Rafael Nadal will win most Majors, even though Novak Djokovic is..', 'Nobody knows how Rafael Nadal has spent these months', says top coach, Rafael Nadal: 'My body did not respond in the best way possible', : 'Roger Federer should never play on clay again' - Andy Roddick.

Yes, it was necessary, actually vitally important, to the movie, as it showed the pressure Borg was under and the downsides to fame and being the world Number 1 (at anything). Last week Borg and McEnroe … It also provides a good explanation to what would happen later in Borg's career. 'That's why I think the whole team is very loose and relaxed because no one is really special. You can't be serious! Won by McEnroe in four sets. Written by Many of John McEnroe's complaints and rages on court were accurate.

Borg said there isn't any aura around Federer, but just respect and good environment. “I really hope we managed to do that on Borg vs McEnroe.”, Borg vs McEnroe is released in cinemas on 22 September, Borg vs McEnroe offers the perfect outlet for Shia LaBeouf’s mercurial talent, Borg vs McEnroe: ‘This is a film about rage’, 20 must-see films hitting cinemas this Autumn. He offered me friendship and support, and as a 19-year-old that was extremely important. “As with Shia, Sverrir’s hair was not long enough – so we had hair extensions on him too and bleached him blonder.”.

For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. [6], In May 2016, Sverrir Gudnason and Shia LaBeouf were cast as Björn Borg and John McEnroe, respectively. Borg and McEnroe’s meetings in Grand Slams, 1981 Wimbledon “So good that I know we managed to impress the real Björn.”. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [7], In May 2016, a film about tennis rivals Björn Borg and John McEnroe was in development. What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast, Margareta Borg

[6][8][19] He is mostly known for directing the 2010 documentary film Armadillo and one episode of the HBO drama True Detective. With Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård, Tuva Novotny.

The film, a production between Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, is directed by Janus Metz Pedersen, from a screenplay written by Ronni…

We had similar senses of humour, we looked at things in the same way and we were bemused by a lot that was going on. Also, the mental side of playing sport at the highest level is covered fairly well.Good performances from Sverrir Gudnason as Borg and Shia LeBeouf as McEnroe. [20][21], Borg vs McEnroe opened the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, concurrent with its Swedish theatrical release.


He has won the tournament four times in a row - a fifth consecutive time would be a world first. Sorry, there was a problem with your subscription. There is character development, showing Borg and McEnroe's backgrounds, how their sporting mentalities and personas were formed and how these influence, to the point of determining, their game. Swedish, When I beat Borg in the 1981 Wimbledon final, after he’d won the previous five in a row, it seemed like there was a bit of a relief for him as his enormous success had created this intense pressure. McEnroe remembers Björn Borg: 'Off-court our personalities were more similar than people realised' The three-time Wimbledon champion looks back … Having him do that was huge for me. When I played him at the US Open a couple of months later it was almost as if he’d emotionally lost his edge, like he didn’t want to be there, which I didn’t understand at the time. Bjorn Borg is the number 1 tennis player in the world and the undisputed king of Wimbledon. However, too much of the movie is showing how Borg wrestles with these demons - we got it the first time round, no need to repeat it several times.In addition, the focus appears mostly on Borg.