The PSYCHOLOGY, SYMBOLISM, and ENDING of Challengers Explained | Full Breakdown
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- In this Challengers Ending Explained and Challengers analysis video essay, I take a deep dive into the new Challengers movie, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film is a perfect blend of romance, psychological thriller, sport, and drama, exploring themes of love, sexuality, and competition. I believe this film is excellent in capturing the major themes of companionship, domination, and fulfillment through great writing, acting, directing and filmmaking.
Furthermore, in this Challengers explained video and Lucas Blue Challengers spoiler review, I'll delve into the film's symbolism and hidden meanings, uncovering Challengers easter eggs, examining how it demonstrates non-traditional forms of romance and visual symbolism.
This Challengers review breaks down why Challengers is perfect, what Challengers means for the future of sports films, arthouse, romance, and drama movies, why Challengers works, and what makes Challengers so shocking. This is why I love Challengers. Hope you enjoy!
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Cast: Zendaya - Mike Faist - Josh O’Connor
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Agenda
00:30 The Meaning
05:14 The Symbolism
10:18 The Ending 
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Absolutely loved this movie! Would love to discuss your thoughts and insights as well, let me know below!!
is this a good first date movie, I 'm doing on Tuesday, a lot of times the first movie you see can set the tone for the relationship, like for my bipolar ex wife was Silverlinings playbook, lol
Have you seen the movie VIVARIUM? Could you please do an explanation on that? @lucasblue20
A lot of people paint Tashi as a master manipulator and while I think she is controlling, she also wants to see Art fight for what she loves. It is selfish, but for Tashi, tennis is her life and her drive. She can't do what she love the most and Art giving up on it almost felt like he given up on her. By fixing the game, she is denying herself of what she wants to see: a real match. I think she did love Art in her twisted way, though not as much as Patrick love Art.😅 That's why the ending felt so satisfying. It's like they all finally understand each other for the first time.
"though not as much as Patrick love Art" this tea 🥵😅😈 well yes
i think it’s interesting because me and my friends initially painted tashi as the villain and the controlling one. but they all hold power over one another. specifically tashi over art, art of patrick, and patrick over tashi. and art exercised his power over patrick (and tashi) when he got between their relationship and stepped into the role that was then open. which is another reason he refuses to leave a relationship that is toxic. because it’s what ye created.
How does Patrick love Art and what power does Art hold over Patrick?
@@jayheh patrick was very touchy with art throughout the whole movie and he played a big role in his life since they were young. like introducing him to being sexual. not to mention the churro scene.
art holds power over patrick due to his status. even though patrick always beats him, art has the career and the wife patrick always wanted. and art achieved that by causing doubt with the two of them in their relationship.
i think it’s interesting because they all seem to have love for the person who has power over them.
@@treywheeler8991 thanks for the response!
the canon ending being that they all go back to a hotel room.. just perfect
Did Tashi ever really like them? You can see by the final shot of her yelling “COME ONNNNNNNNNNN” that pretty much is was a win-win situation, also we keep hearing one distinctive edm track get played throughout the movie, almost like when tension is building up
That track sounded like a soft core adult film . Very interesting beat
Although it may look like they have the healthiest romantic relationship, Patrick uses sex to dominate and intimidate Art. I think all relationships in this triangle is toxic.
Agree, but I think in terms of indivduals - Art didn't show any manipulative / toxic behaviors compared to other two
@@pawefornalik6638 he planted the seed to ruin Tashi and Patrick’s relationship. He was a bad friend. All would have been solved if he conveyed his feelings about feeling romantically left out or if he had waited till Patrick and Tashi broke up. Which was bound to happen because Patrick is lazy when it comes to tennis and Tashi finds that unattractive.
Oh my. This is the first analysis that i think is 100% bang on and captures exactly what Guadagnino was going for.
The one thing i differ from you slightlly, is i think Art and Patrick's relationship as teens was indeed the more wholesome one, but it still had toxic elements. Patrick being so dominant he doesn't let Art shine on court in the doubles is one, and the late blooming Art not being aware of his own latent desire is the major second, lol. But that ties perfectly with what you said about the ending and why it's so satisfying.
Brilliant work!
Wow thank you!! I’m so glad this clicked with you so well, and you bring up some really good points that totally make sense considering the greater meaning of the movie, I’m gonna pay closer attention to young Art and Patrick on my next watch, I’m really curious now. And so glad you enjoyed, thank you!!
we also see Tashi with a child and can see her capability of love outside of herself but even her child's presence is brief throughout the movie to me symbolizing her obsession with the love for tennis as her number 1 priority..she even says that to her daughter when she asks why she's always talking about tennis..we don't get an in depth explanation or look at her as a mother because that comes later
No Patrick has more natural talent for tennis than Art.
Tashi has talent and discipline, she would have been the perfect tennis champ.
Art is not as talented as tashi, but has also very great discipline.
Patrick is very talented (maybe not as much as tashi but definetely more than Art), but is not as disciplined as Tashi and Art are.
I respect your analysis of films because you are amazing when it comes to explanations about them without being pedantic, hubris or snooty. You explain the theme, philosophy, psychology, meaning and symbolism in a simple and yet in depth way which is a lot different in a good way compared to film youtubers who seem to intentionally make things more difficult than it really is.
This really means a lot my friend, I can't thank you enough, and I'm so happy you enjoy it! I'm always trying to keep things as clear and concise as possible without any loss of depth or passion, so I really appreciate you letting me know. Thank you!!
I think Tashi first took interest in Art because he had a more promising future in Tennis which was Tashi's love of her life. Art was going to Stanford like her and Patrick was not going to college, so even though Tashi may have had more sexual chemistry with Patrick, she already think less of him (patrick) since he was not pursuing college and had a more dubious future ahead. I think Tashi always picked what would bring her satisfaction which was always Tennis, she picked Art and lived her unlucky career through him, and was obsessed in him winning a grand slam, and even begged Patrick to let him win to continue living HER dream through him. GREAT MOVIE.
What an amazing analysis! Your attention to detail is incredible and you’re so nice to listen to. Thank you so much man!
This is so kind of you to say and it means so much to me! Thank you so much for watching!!
This not a novel by Tolstoy, you know !!!
This is the best analysis of the film i've seen so far !
Omg thank you! So happy to hear you enjoyed it this much cus I had so much fun working on it
@@lucasblue20 You really spilled I'm afraid
love this analysis, this movie was such a treat! the entire crew behind the movie did such a fantastic job!
this analysis is amazing
Best analysis ive seen so far! Great work! thank you ;)
This means so much considering how many there are out there! Thank you!!
Such a great analysis of my favourite film of the year. Will be following your content.
Thank you so much, and so glad you loved the movie! Plenty more to come!!
Thank you for this amazing and well written review!! I am so glad I came across your video :))
This really means a lot, I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thank you!!
Love this analysis. You explained some things that I didn’t pick up when I saw it. ✌️
So happy to hear this and I’m really glad you enjoyed! Thank you!!
Loved this analysis Thank you!!
All my pleasure! Thank you!!
Well done!!! Thanks.
Thank you!!
@@lucasblue20 Ur welcome.
Thank you so much for this incredible breakdown. I left the movie mad and confused and irritated by how the tennis was shot. Now, after you, I absolutely love it!!
Great breakdown of this tennis movie
Thanks so much!!
@@lucasblue20 Don’t mention it keep doing what you are doing !
Well done.
I just watched the movie today and was wondering why the ending felt so electrifying/had such an impact on me. I think you put it very eloquently, and of course major respect to the movie directing since it got all of the mentioned themes across so well. And the point about male sexualization - I inherently picked up on it, but didn’t fully realize it. It really does set a different tone for how dominating Tashi is in the relationship. I could even argue how her sleeping with both of them is also a show of power and not “being a slut”, which is something usually reserved for male characters. Great work!!
wow, I think you really spot on the right meaning of the ending !
So happy to hear this, thank you so much!!
I could hear you talk about this movie for hours
Lucas,
I really enjoyed your analysis. You did a fantastic job here in bringing to light the many dynamics of the relationships in the film. However, I would have to argue, humbly, that the film absolutely falls apart at the end. To say that there was some sort of growth within each character that miraculously happened within a few tennis points borders on absurdity. Tashi’s excitement at seeing great tennis certainly makes sense, especially as she manipulated her way to achieve it. The embrace between Patrick and Art makes absolutely no sense. Put contextually, Art knows Tashi was not in their hotel room last night. That was the intent, I believe, by showing that he moved rooms from the primary room to sleep in the same room as his daughter. At that point he would have seen Tashi was gone. Furthermore, that really brings the imagery that Patrick slept with her to a fiery forefront in Art’s mind. The rage is palpable. Here is a guy who is married. They have a kid. They have a life. There was a ceremony that they proclaimed loyalty to each other and legally made that official. You are telling me that mere minutes after being told his wife cheated on him with an estranged friend, the night before a match against said friend that he is going to embrace him on the court? It is utterly and completely preposterous to me. It would have been more suited that it reached a fever pitch and Art attacked Patrick. So while I think you have done an absolutely flawless job in analyzing the artistic intent here, it’s not a believable ending and allows the film to fall apart at the seams. The only reaction that makes total sense, again, is Tashi’s.
I feel it was trying to demonstrate how at the end of the day he did not care about Tashi. It's really demonstrating to me how no matter what happens between them tennis is their one true love and it over rides any other love that goes on between them. Yes, Tashi cheated on him with Patrick but he is better at tennis. Tennis was what brought them together and is what is continue to be the glue that holds their toxic triangle together.
While I can understand how this realization can come to be, there is absolutely no way in hell it would come mere seconds to minutes after being told, “I slept with your wife.” Sure - this realization may come down the line. Speaking as a married guy and a competitive tennis player, I don’t believe you are having full retrospection and introspection within a few moments that are allowing you to overcome the initial rage of hearing someone slept with your wife and mother to your children. It’s a fantasy ending! A more appropriate ending would be war followed by the two guys moving on together away from Tashi. The ending of Beef actually comes to mind.
I searched for you a critic that perhaps could eloquently put to words what I felt:
Whether it was the script or the talent or the director, this movie is a lot more interested in pretty pictures and close-ups of moist lips than it is in telling a story that actually feels emotionally and intellectually real.
Incredibly well said.
It's all so sickeningly beautiful 😭
Really good!! Excited to find you this morning after seeing the film yesterday! Incredibly pointed & smart insight - brilliant academic discussion of a brilliant film. Now I'm looking forward to watching your SALTBURN pieces, which was my most fave film of last year.
This really means a lot to me, thank you so much my friend. And it’s interesting that you bring up Saltburn because I noticed a lot of crossover themes between the two movies like the shifting power dynamic within a sexual/romantic relationship, and the openness/irony of the sexuality in so many of the characters making the film so fascinating and difficult to predict. I’m sure you sensed that as well. Both excellent movies with unique voices, so glad you enjoyed them!
@@lucasblue20 There are only 3 films the past couple of years - yes only 3 - that've got me to sit inside a great big wonderful theater, & I have LOVED all 3 of them: BABYLON/ SALTBURN/ CHALLENGERS.
@markbringelson4119 you are a man of taste and high standards, I respect that
Can you please make an analysis of (The Fountain 2006) next or when you get the chance?
Darren Aronofsky is one of my all-time favorites so I should really give this a watch. I can't make any promises with a video for it but I'll add it to my Classics watchlist because I've REALLY been trying to figure out an innovative way to cover classics this year. Thanks so much for the suggestion!
@@lucasblue20 No, prob man. Just to let you know The Fountain is a super passion project from Darren Aronofsky since it's his biggest expression of his spiritual beliefs in film form. I appreciate you replying back.
Babe wake up Lucas Blue dropped again
Everyone won in the end
I don't really get it, someone please explain. Yeah they all got what they wanted in the moment (Tashi got to see good tennis, Art got motivation to really play, and Pat got to play with his best friend again.), but that was only for the moment. Once the match is over, then what? They're so messy, it's not like it's going to happen again. Art's heart isnt in tennis anymore, Pat is a bum, and Tashi never really liked either of them truly, her true love is tennis. They were just a way she can still be connected to it. Each person is jealous of each other in different ways and that makes it not work.
Unless the point is for it to be momentary? For them to connect with each other the way they always wanted, even if it's just for one last time?
But is just me or was "tashi" upset that "Josh's" character lost in the end??
we don't see who wins! the film ends after they reach a tied mark, art's point at the end isn't the winning point
The casual movie audiences seem to be hating this movie for some reason
I'm not a casual movie person and I hated this movie.
Great actors. Terrible movie. Terrible characters. Terrible story.
I do love your breakdown of the movie.
Haha I loved the movie but I appreciate your honesty both ways, thank you
I was bored watching the movie
Stop pushing this soap opera...It has a million-dollar promo. Were you paid off___??