With immensely powerful and effective supporting performances from everyone involved. Emma Stone and Steve Carell face off in the epic boys-vs.-girls tennis match between Billie Jean There's not much actual gameplay in the movie, which is probably for the best. The film runs more than two hours as it is, and it's more about the long game — King's.
Having trained hard for the role, Stone captures both the steely resolve and sturdy presence of King without losing sight of the warmth, style and generosity of spirit that made her an inspirational figure. Portrayed in an uncannily spot-on impression by Steve Carell, Riggs comes across as a compulsive gambler eager to reclaim the. It was only recently when female professionals, with the help of the Williams sisters, began earning the same amount of money as men at major events, and our nation's recent upheaval have made clear.
A broad and sporadically entertaining crowd-pleaser that follows tennis champions Billie Jean King and Bobby. The men have sideburns, women have long or shaggy hair, the tuxedoes have ruffles, people dress in primary colors. Reviewers share their opinions of the movie and explore it's best and worst aspects. The feminist sports movie followed the life and triumphs of US women's tennis champion Billie Jean King (Emma Stone), specifically in her stunning defeat of Bobby Riggs (Steve Carrell) in a televised tennis match.
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