Battle of the 'Sexes

“Battle of the Sexes” was written by  Simon Beaufoy  and co-directed by Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton   The film stars Emma Stone as Billy Jean King and  Steve Carell as Bobby Riggs and culminates in the famous tennis match between the two in the year 1973. Sometimes low expectations for a slightly better than average film can make viewing it even more enjoyable than it otherwise might be and for me, at least, this movie is no exception. Filled with interesting information and facts involving the personal lives of each of these two players, the viewer sees more than just a male chauvinist Riggs and a dedicated advocate for women’s rights in the person of Ms. King. The story of each of the principals is made even more meaningful by the fine acting of Ms. Stone and Mr. Carell who play their parts with a sense of honesty and credibility and make this film a lot more than simply a tale about a hyped tennis match. I give the film 3 stars and urge the viewer to take advantage (pun intended) of this pleasant viewing experience.