masses of factual errors make for a thoroughly annoying viewing

Rating: 2/10 (24 November 2006)

this movie is mildly entertaining but not if you are a tennis fan for any fan of the game there are masses of factual errors that just cannot be ignored for the romantic viewer there is little to indicate any reason for a ongoing relationship between these two characters unless changing body fluids is a reason for marriage and a life together. i could not look past the condition of the grass on the courts they played on. the grass was so lush and green that no player would have been able to avoid slipping over, and this continued right till the final when in reality the base lines are generally only compacted dirt by this stage. i am continually amazed that a director can spend millions upon millions making a movie and allow the most amazing blatant factual errors into the film. Bettany's character made the quarters after 3 matches. in reality it takes 4. and never in the history of ANY grand slam would they play the mens and womens semis at the same time, and on lowly outside courts. even if we ignore the hugely fanciful notion of an Englishman playing good enough to make it through to a grand slam final one cannot ignore the fact that it would cause hysteria amongst the success starved English sporting public. what could have been a good sporting romance turned into a frustrating viewing experience for any tennis fan.