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(503) 6.6 95 min 2018 Subtitles and Closed Captions

L'empire de la perfection is a movie starring John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, and Mathieu Amalric. A documentary set at the final of the 1984 French Open between John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl at a time when McEnroe was the world's...

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Sport, Documentary
Director
Julien Faraut
Starring
Mathieu Amalric, John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl

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Genres Sport, Documentary
Director Julien Faraut
Stars Mathieu Amalric, John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl
Country France
Also Known As John McEnroe: O Domínio da Perfeição, John McEnroe: In The Realm Of Perfection, Džon Mekinro: U carstvu savršenstva, John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection, John McEnroe: tobulumo imperijoje, In the Realm of Perfection, John McEnroe - Mistrz doskonalosci, Buscando la perfección, John McEnroe - L'impero della perfezione
Runtime 1 h 35 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Description A documentary set at the final of the 1984 French Open between John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl at a time when McEnroe was the world's top-ranked player.

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20 customer reviews about documentary «L'empire de la perfection»

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Cynthia S.
Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020 12:34

This documentary has some wonderful scenes, especially the underwater shots of the ocean. I am not a fan of the movie, but it was definitely interesting. It also shows the extent of corruption that is going on in the world of football. It was like a documentary about football, not about the actual sport. The director and the production team did a wonderful job of making a documentary about football. They used the right angles, they were present in all of the scenes. It was fun to watch a documentary about football and also about corruption. It was very informative and also a little bit sad. I think this documentary will appeal to many. It is definitely worth watching.
Virginia
Friday, 03 Jul 2020 20:18

Some people just don't get it. This movie is so unique and the video is so beautiful that I can't help but watch it and it never gets old. It shows the life of the French, and the French history as a whole. The director is getting an Oscar for his work. He shows a good selection of old videos, which are truly important to French history and culture. Some of them are historic, but are also beautiful and timeless. The French people are truly inspirational and inspiring. It's a true story of what's really important in our lives. This is a beautiful movie. If you have a little time to spare, go and watch it.
Evelyn Guzman
Monday, 29 Jun 2020 16:08

You can be certain that when one of those actors, famed for his role in "L'empire de la perfection" - Alexander Skarsgard - makes a documentary about his last year in the league, it's going to be filled with a lot of quotes from his younger days in the big league. And when he does so, it's going to be another movie to watch with an open mind. But even if the lead actor from that movie, the main character, doesn't have much to say, this still remains a very enjoyable movie. The cinematography, the music, and the story is what make this film so good. There's nothing wrong with this movie, just some small complaints here and there. But this is still a very good movie. One to watch.
Samuel Daniels
Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 23:01

In an interview with the director, the film critic Georges Aurioli, the film critic Philippe Lelouch said: "It's a period of time when very few people understood the art of cycling and they want to preserve that because it is an amazing sport." In this film, Jean-Francois Melisser explains the history of cycling in France and it is very entertaining. The film starts by showing the history of cycling in France, and how it started as a youth sport in the 1900s, but also how cycling has evolved over the years. He also tells the story of the last days of the Nazi-occupied Paris, during the war. Melisser was at the time a very talented sportswoman who had become a journalist for the New York Times and he still writes for the Times. He showed that cycling was an amazing sport, he said that if you compare it to other sports, cycling is so much faster, and more exciting and the biggest sports ever seen. This is a great film, and if you have never seen it, you should watch it.
Phillip
Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 23:18

I am an amateur surfer, and I have been surfing for over a decade. I have seen many of the great surfers, and this is not one of them. If you are going to watch this movie, please do not compare it to Surfers' '99, because this movie is not based on that documentary. There is no surfing here, and it has nothing to do with that '99 doc. It is an entirely different movie. The actual surfing is pretty good, the story is a bit too much, and it has a lot of stuff in it that I found just a bit dull, but overall it is worth watching. The actors and crew are all very good and the story is excellent. I give this movie a 7. It is not one of the greatest surfers ever, but it is a very good one. The real surfer is Roger Clemens, the real surfer is Roger Clemens, and this movie is Roger Clemens. If you want to see some surfers, this movie is not for you.
Ashley
Friday, 12 Jun 2020 15:51

Filmmaker Max Ophuls (George Clooney, The Ides of March) visits the homes of five Olympic athletes and their families in order to find out what their life is really like. All of them (except one) are either living in their homes or in the communities in which they live. Many of them have never really left the country and most of them have not left their country of origin. And even with these fascinating features of the subject matter, we must understand that these people have lived their entire lives in a foreign land, never knowing what it is like to live without your homeland. And it is quite interesting to find out that the five subjects have met each other since their youth and now in their later years are all still together. The topic is always interesting to me, but this film (and all of its 'diversity') comes at a price. There are lots of images and pieces that do not belong to the movie. Some of them (such as a much-touted family portrait) seem to be there just for the sake of inclusion. In fact, the film goes out of its way to emphasize some aspects of the subject matter, such as the importance of sports in their lives and their friendship. But when we get to the end, it is not really possible to see what the 'value' is. I'm not saying that the film is bad, but I am saying that the material that is on display is just not enough to tell a true story. But at the same time, I have to admit that the subject matter is fascinating and the people interviewed are amazing. I also must admit that the interviews are probably one of the most interesting aspects of the film. The interviews themselves are often hilarious. So the interviews and the subject matter are definitely worth watching. But this film does not do much with it. So, I am giving this film a score of 7 out of 10.
Carl Phillips
Thursday, 11 Jun 2020 02:36

The first thing to say about this movie is that it was made in 1978, when everyone was really afraid of the rise of the Atom Bomb. Today, the US is the only country that has managed to beat the Soviets in nuclear war, and it's still doing it. In 1978, the world was still an "invented" place, where you could fly a plane from Europe to New York, and from New York to London. People still had to take trains and buses to see the big city. The movie shows this fascinating period in history. The film is fairly short, but I enjoyed watching it. This is a very interesting documentary, showing what happened in the history of the nuclear age. I found it quite interesting, and the way it was made was fascinating. If you liked "Barry Lyndon" (the movie), you will like "The World Is Not Enough", and if you liked "Barry Lyndon", you will like "The World Is Not Enough". You may even enjoy both movies together, as I did. I liked the idea of showing that the world changed drastically, from the days of the atom bombs to the time of the last great American atom bombs. In that sense, the film is good. The interviewees and the footage are also very interesting. If you are interested in nuclear history, this movie is worth watching. It is also good to see the great Harold Becker, who was in charge of the US nuclear weapons program, and is shown here talking about his time in the government. He is very interested in history, and even brings out his knowledge of the process of making the atom bombs. You can find a lot more of him, and some other historians as well, on his website.
Joan H.
Monday, 08 Jun 2020 11:42

This is the only documentary I've seen on the French Connection, and it gives you the most complete look into the world of the notorious gangster, Jean Claude, after his death at the hands of the police. Jean Claude's mother, Erika, and his grandmother, Eva, are interviewed by an old friend of Jean Claude's named Claude, who was Jean Claude's servant at the time of his death. Erika and Claude make some great comparisons and reveal the depths of Jean Claude's sense of entitlement and lust for power. It's really fun to see how much Jean Claude enjoyed his fame, and how he reveled in the limelight. The film is very well done and you are entertained by the conversations between Claude and Erika, and also by Jean Claude's grandchildren, who talk to him about their grandfather. It's also great to see what the family thinks of Jean Claude and his violent and violent ways. It's also interesting to see what the people from the mob think of Jean Claude and his lifestyle. I don't think it's very accurate to compare Jean Claude to a real person, but it is interesting to see how they feel about him. I'd have to say the most amazing thing about this documentary is that Jean Claude is still around today. He was the legendary criminal that went to prison for his crimes and was able to rise again to the top of the criminal underworld. I highly recommend this documentary to anyone interested in the life of Jean Claude Seigner. It is very interesting to see how people can have such a strong sense of entitlement, even in a world that is filled with injustice and unfairness. I loved how it was presented, and how it just shows the whole world what Jean Claude was really like. I'd also recommend this documentary to anyone who has a sense of entertainment, like sports, movies, or music. I'd give this documentary an 8 out of 10.
Mary R.
Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 13:29

As an avid golfer and avid baseball fan, I was very interested in the history of baseball in America. With this in mind, I was curious about what Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Lou Gehrig Jr. might have been up to if they had made it to the big leagues. This documentary focused on their lives up until their time in the big leagues, and their rise to stardom. The film had many interviews with players who told the story of their journey to the big leagues, and their struggles to become a professional athlete. The major problem with this documentary was the time lapse. After the break in the World Series in 1939, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were already married, and Babe had a son, Pete. The movie was a little slow at times, but the information was all there, and it is definitely a worthwhile movie to watch. The first few minutes were a little slow, but as it went along, it moved pretty fast. There were many great shots of the great players in the dugout and on the field, including Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. As a baseball fan, I think that this documentary was pretty entertaining, and worth watching.
Denise Stanley
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 00:14

Being a die hard Jets fan I have been waiting for a film that would tell the true story of the greatest comeback in NFL history. From the amazing tale of the Jets roster to the unbelievable story of how the team came back from a 4-3 deficit and won the Super Bowl. I have been listening to the radio every day since the Jets made the playoffs and have been watching the games on TV and the internet. Being a Jets fan for many years, I was interested in hearing the story of the Jets. The Jets did not win a Super Bowl until the next season. The Jets had great players, but they were not given enough resources to succeed. One of the most amazing things about this film is the story of how the team came back from 4-3 deficits and went on to win the Super Bowl. I think this film is worth the time to watch, but if you are a Jets fan and have never heard the story of how the Jets came back from 4-3 deficits and won the Super Bowl, I would wait until you get a chance to see it. I would love to know if the Jets would have won the Super Bowl if they had not been a little bit lucky and if they had the resources they had been given to make the Super Bowl run. Overall, this film was a great story and worth watching. I give it a 7/10.
Timothy Ford
Sunday, 17 May 2020 19:39

Not many people have seen the brilliant movie "I don't know if I have any disease" which was inspired by the real life story of the same name, which was based on the life of a man suffering from ALS. It's a fascinating story which is often used to illustrate the situation of people living with ALS. The movie begins with the plight of Albert Johnson, a man who has lived a perfect life, for the most part. Then, one day, the disease returns to his body, and he can no longer feel the warmth and love from his family and friends. The movie is all about the struggle of his family and his friends to try to support him, while keeping their own peace. Many people with ALS suffer from seizures. However, Albert suffered from ALS with seizures, and thus the seizure was a part of his life. His wife Michelle has to manage his health and her husband's symptoms, while keeping their family and friends in the dark. The movie also features other famous people such as Maria Sharapova and Helen Maroulis, who played their part of being supportive to their family members with ALS, and also to the people who live with it. We also see Albert's friends and family, who must also keep the peace, while they wait for the disease to leave their bodies. It's a great story, which is truly inspirational.
Harry Reyes
Sunday, 17 May 2020 19:30

I am not a great fan of Lars Von Trier, so I found this film on my local library's video shelf to rent. I'm not sure if I'd recommend it, but I am sure that it will be a pleasant experience for those who do not know the story or it. I'm a little surprised that so many reviews do not mention the fact that this film is based on a book, that it was not a documentary. This movie was a tour de force for the man who never met his father and had to learn the tragedy of his father. I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates a man's story and is able to see the important and intelligent element that a film should have. If you like Lars Von Trier, and you don't care too much about him, you might like this movie. The main reason I'm writing this review is because I'm sure that the DVD is not available on the library's website, so I will be very curious to see what it is.
Brandon Garza
Saturday, 16 May 2020 06:15

The documentary takes a look at the life of a true world champion who is revered in the sport. While he is not particularly well known, he was one of the best jiu jitsu fighters of his time. He is also remembered for his racing achievements. However, he was also a good person, who was well respected by everyone in the jiu jitsu world. Some of his fellow students are happy to have a champion to look up to. On the other hand, the sport of jiu jitsu is growing in popularity, and he could not live up to this popularity. But his is just a small step to his best days. Overall, this is a great documentary about a man who was revered by jiu jitsu fans, and he was a world champion. The documentary also shows a bit about his life, as well as some of his students.
Ashley S.
Thursday, 14 May 2020 03:14

Just when I thought I had seen everything about L'Empire de la perfection, this documentary starts. We see shots of many famous athletes and well known boxingers, of them in full boxing gear, and of them in their very best-trained condition. We see a couple of matches, the "first" and "last" of the L'Empire de la perfection, and we see how this amateur boxing club was established, how it was taken over by the top-noted coach. It was during the 1920s, and we have some background about the L'Empire de la perfection. However, I found it quite interesting, because the documentaries were very well presented, and I liked the way that we have the coaches' stories, as well as the amateur boxer's stories. I'm not a great fan of the documentary-makers, but this one was good.
Donna V.
Saturday, 09 May 2020 23:05

I had never heard of this film before today. I have to say I am surprised by the positive reviews that it has received. Not because I didn't think it was worthy of praise, but because of the experience that I had with it, from watching it last night. This documentary follows two different athletes who were trying to break through the deadweight barrier and make it to the Olympics, one male and one female. The two athletes are Bradley Cooper and Jessica Biel, the latter in the male category. In the first half of the documentary we see the male athlete as he trains for the marathon while the female athlete tries to break the deadweight barrier. The documentary also gives us some insight into the female athlete's life, and also some insight into the male athlete's life. The film does not try to be exhaustive of the sports related information it has, but it does try to give you the necessary information to be able to make an informed decision on the film. One thing that I really appreciated was that this film did not try to show us a plot that we all want to see, but instead showed us the athletes as they actually were, the way they lived, and how it affected them personally. The film did not pretend to be an objective portrayal of the athletes, but as the athletes themselves, I felt that they did an excellent job. The female athlete on the other hand did a much better job of giving us insight into how she was, as a person, and what it was like to live her life and actually perform in her sport. This was by far the best part of the film, and it showed us the reality of the female athlete's life. I think the second half of the film could have been much better, because it did not give us enough information about the male athlete's life. But overall, this was a good documentary. I would give this a solid 7/10.
Pamela
Thursday, 07 May 2020 08:20

The French film "The Empereur" was a real treat for me. I had not read a single thing about it but I really enjoyed it. The protagonist is not a super-competitive athlete like myself, but rather a guy who has a fascination with the world of sport and especially cycling. He would probably like to be a top athlete but due to his physical weakness he is forced to remain a level-headed, modest and respectable person who would probably get bullied if he went out of his way to help someone. His passion is sports and he keeps saying, "I am just a hobbyist". The film shows the real person of the great cycling champion Johan Museeuw. He is not a madman or an outcast like some people in the media would have us believe. He is a very modest, modest, humble, respectable and modest person who probably would not get on with his friends. This is not a perfect movie, but it is very powerful and it makes one think about how people can be portrayed in the media. My advice: watch this and think about how you would like to be portrayed in the media.
Ashley W.
Monday, 27 Apr 2020 16:43

I'm a bit surprised that this movie is rated so high here on IMDb, it doesn't seem to be that interesting. The acting is good but not brilliant, the story is completely predictable, and the directing is good. The film is slightly slower than I expected it to be, but it also contains some of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen, the action is realistic, the crowd is realistic, the sound is realistic, the sound effects are realistic. But most of all, I loved the music in the movie. It's beautiful. Definitely worth a watch if you're in the mood for a movie about the sport of football.
Johnny Henry
Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 08:56

The recent release of "Airport 93" has re-ignited interest in this scandalous piece of aviation history. The movie follows the investigations that are carried out by an Air Marshal named Bruce Margot. During the course of the investigation, he is advised by the military intelligence who attempt to discredit the actual facts surrounding the events. The movie is divided into sections that are progressively revealed and the viewer is given more and more details as the investigation progresses. The movies starts out on the plane and follows the investigation of the passengers and crew members of Flight 93. These passengers and crew members are not questioned by the military intelligence. Instead, they are instead interrogated by Bruce Margot and his team of military intelligence officers. They are told that the passengers were very lucky not to have been killed and that their lives were saved by the action of the crew. The movie also shows Bruce Margot's daughter who is a female air stewardess on the same flight. The movie continues to show the true facts surrounding the events that happened on Flight 93 and is at times very disturbing. The movie concludes with a history lesson of the events that occurred on Flight 93. In conclusion, "Airport 93" is an excellent documentary that thoroughly covers the events of that fateful day and concludes with a history lesson that deals with the events that occurred on Flight 93. This movie will be of interest to anyone who is interested in the events of September 11th, 2001.
Patricia R.
Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 08:29

It is said that the concept of sports is as old as human thought itself, and of course it is, so it is perhaps a bit strange that this film focuses on a fictional football team. But then it isn't meant to be a film about football, it's about three men's lives as they struggle to make ends meet as the situation in which they live gets worse and worse. The film is also about the Greek Olympics, and the struggle that these men go through to be able to participate in the games, in spite of having a love interest. Overall it is a very interesting film, though you won't find the meaning of life in it, you will find many moments of sadness, as you see the men struggle with the fact that they cannot afford to pay the bills and can't get the loans they need. So it is a film about how the Greeks manage to make it on their own, and it is a film about how this problem will be solved, or not.
Robert
Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 08:16

I thought that the movie was really good. I mean it wasn't the best, but it was quite good. It was great to see French and British people in one place and to hear the stories of the people that lived there. I was surprised to see that a lot of people that live in the UK still don't speak French. But they certainly do. They even have accents! Not that the French are all that bad. But I am sure they could learn to speak the language. You know it's a world of difference when you see that. I am not sure if it is good to have a British and a French person talking with the same accent. But if they speak French, that's one thing. But not everyone speaks French. There are some who are fluent in English. That's another thing. I would really recommend this movie to anyone. I would say it's a must-see. And if you have some time to kill, this is a good way to spend it. I have no problem with people watching movies with subtitles. Just try to be in a place where you can understand what's going on. But then again, people can always read subtitles. I think it is always a good idea to learn some language. It is just a matter of learning the other language. It may be hard at first, but that is how it should be. And if you learn a language, that is a bonus.
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