"Battle of the Sexes" Nets a Grand Slam Win for Women's Equality with Emma Stone and Steve Carrell

The long overdue accolades owed to Billie Jean King (BJK) and top female tennis players in the '1970s' who were groundbreaking advocates for equal pay & opportunities for women in sports has finally arrived on the big screen is a crowning achievement.  As entertaining as this movie is from start to finish, it represents an iconic tennis match between BJK and Bobby Riggs that turned the tides in tsunami fashion, paving the way for women athletes from young girls, to college & prof. athletes to have equal opportunities, resources & financial compensation as male competitors.  The film is directed by the filmmaking couple, Johnathan Dayton & Valerie Faris ("Little Miss Sunshine").  BJK (Acad Award winner Emma Stone) has been frustrated with the disproportional tournament prize money and recognition allotted to women athlete as compared to the men on the prof. tennis circuit.  The 3 ring circus of a match brought on by taunts from Bobby Riggs (Steve Carrell "The Office") a former top world tennis player, now deep in debt due to a gambling.  There is much more at stake here than the cash prize for the event, it's the future positioning of female athletes.  Knowing the outcome of the match does not dim the drama.  The backstory of BJK's life is a fascinating, fast paced portrait of a heroic warrior whose battles broke barriers for the benefit of other women while struggling with her own sexual awakenings.  The entire ensemble cast is award winning.  Special mention is owed to Sarah Silverman and Alan Cummings whose small roles add color and spark to a multi-layered, biopic pic.  Life is a gamble & talk is cheap but this movie is a sure bet to win plenty of nominations come awards season.   This is movie is an ace, served up with plenty of love & grace.