My Tennis Maestro

“Italian comedies rarely fly well abroad, but this well-crafted charmer could prove to be an exception to the rule."

“The rapport between the two leads unfolds with the precision of a tennis match, their true battle being psychological rather than physical.”

“Pierfrancesco Favino gives Raul a captivating, almost predatory charm, yet he allows glimpses of the profound vulnerability beneath the surface."

“Menichelli, meanwhile, continues to shine with a performance that displays astonishing maturity and emotional range for his age.”

“Not many sports films, outside of documentaries, are so interested in failure. The fine script gets away with this potential downer because it’s often very funny, and because it performs a switch and bait."

“It’s a terrific showcase for Favino, an actor best known for his intensity, who revels in the chance to exercise his comedic instincts.”

“Entertaining without falling into excess, positive yet not overly optimistic, My Tennis Maestro is a comedy to be tasted with pleasure, sublimated by an excellent group of actors, music (both diegetic and extra-diegetic) meticulously crafted down to the smallest details and high-level cinematography."