A Grand Slam Of Tennis, Romance, And Heart

Rating: 9/10 (12 August 2009)

This is a real fun movie to watch when you want to cheer, cry, and just feel great - lots of love, and lots and lots of tennis - all the actors are right for their roles with Bettany outstanding as the recalcitrant over-the-hill journeyman player who get a second lease of life when he fall in love with fellow tennis pro, Kirsten Dunst.
All in all, this is much much better than most romantic comedies - the sporting angle really is brilliant and it really is a film about tennis rather than just a situation comedy. It's even got lots of John McEnroe doing the running commentary.
Surprisingly moving and very funny this was one of our favorite films of the year.
Recommended!