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The movie "Challengers" is a story centered around a love triangle involving a tennis star, her husband, and her ex, set against the backdrop of the high-stakes world of the ATP Challenger Tour. Director Luca Guadagnino captures the competitive, high-pressure atmosphere of a tennis court with elegance and skill. Visually stunning, the movie explores the challenges of a tennis match and also the relationship between friends and lovers. In this context, Guadagnino once again explores the duality of hypothetical and real situations, leaving them unresolved.

The movie's greatest triumph is Josh O'Connor's performance as Patrick Zweig, a character who embodies the "loser" both on the court and in life. O'Connor, known for his versatility, impresses once again, having previously portrayed a closeted gay man in the very good "God's Own Country" and "Prince Charles" in the series "The Crown".

The movie "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" is a political thriller centered on Iman, who is searching for a promotion in Tehran's judicial system. As he ascends in his career, he is torn between personal and professional conflicts, facing moral dilemmas within his family amid the upheaval of the 2022-2023 Iran protests.

The movie is captivating for its portrayal of the clash between an archaic, sexist, and oppressive government driven by religious ideals and the freedom of expression, culture, and modern values embraced by the younger generation. This duality extends into the family dynamic, where personal beliefs collide with political pressures, creating a powerful internal conflict.

Director and writer Mohammad Rasoulof delivers an emotional movie by blending real footage of student protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.

Another standout achievement is the title The Seed of the Sacred Fig, which perfectly captures and summarizes the essence of the movie. It's a perfect and beautiful choice that sums up the story beautifully.

The movie "Emilia Perez" has a one-of-a-kind plot that tells the story of a cartel leader who transitions into a woman, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and redemption in Mexico. Director and writer Jacques Audiard once again plays with an intriguing "what if" scenario, mixing the familiar with the unexpected. What if a tough, violent drug dealer became a woman fighting for human rights? What if a traditional family was reimagined as two mothers? What if a lawyer with a bright future ended up working for a drug kingpin? And, on top of that, what if you blended all these elements into a musical, crime, comedy, and drama movie? This is exactly what the Emilia Perez movie is, and it works very well.

Emilia Perez feels like that movie where everything happens everywhere all at once.

The musical numbers are enjoyable and perfectly complement the script, with well-written lyrics. Zoe Saldana, playing lawyer Rita Moro Castro, delivers the songs with a nice voice.

One of the movie's flaws is the final 30 minutes, where it feels like director Audiard lost interest in the plot's flow and opted for an abrupt ending. It genuinely seems like he hit a moment of writer's block.