John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection

Cinema lies. Sport does not.

Directed by Julien Faraut

Produced by UFO Production

201895 min6.2 / 10

A meditative, formally inventive documentary essay that uses McEnroe's obsessive pursuit of perfection as a lens into the psychology of excellence, failure, and the gap between human aspiration and reality.

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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  • Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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