Pretty standard fare and nothing extraordinary

Rating: 6/10 (27 February 2014)

I feel a bit guilty about not liking this movie. After all, it was a bit of fun. It's just that it felt as though the plot was trying very hard to be stretched out to 94 minutes. The main story could've probably been dealt with in a much more effective manner in almost half the time (I know this is not how the movie industry works but a girl can dream...) At its core, this film is a textbook rom-com disguised as a tennis flick to try and fool you into thinking you're seeing something new.
Another reason I wasn't a fan was Kirsten Dunst. She was predictable and lacked something I couldn't quite put my finger on. I do like some Paul Bettany, so I felt obliged to be happy with his performance, but their match seemed odd, even though the chemistry worked for the most part. What made it worse was the blatant disregard for the amazing array of supporting characters, who were used for plot exposition rather than interest. I don't blame the actors, I blame the direction.
All in all, Wimbledon is OK for a night in, but don't expect a comedic gem or anything particularly lasting.