
Peter Colt, an English tennis player in his thirties whose ranking slipped from 11th to 119th in the world, considers he never really had to fight for anything as his wealthy but all but close family easily put him through studies and allowed him to pursue his tennis ambitions, bravely exchanges jokes with his German sparring partner Dieter Prohl, in a similar position, but feels it's about time to admit he's getting too old to compete with fitter coming men (or boys) and int... (Full plot summary below)
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Peter Colt, an English tennis player in his thirties whose ranking slipped from 11th to 119th in the world, considers he never really had to fight for anything as his wealthy but all but close family easily put him through studies and allowed him to pursue his tennis ambitions, bravely exchanges jokes with his German sparring partner Dieter Prohl, in a similar position, but feels it's about time to admit he's getting too old to compete with fitter coming men (or boys) and intends, after a last Wimbledon, to take a job with the prestigious tennis club instead. Just then, by accident, he bumps into Lizzie Bradbury, the American rising star of female tennis, falls in love with her and finds her interest in him changes his entire perception, even gives him the strength to win again. But where will it lead them, especially when her overprotective father-manager Dennis Bradbury proves determined to nip their relationship in the bud, believing it detrimental to her career?
Leave your thoughts about Wimbledon.
| ReelTalk Movie ReviewsDiana SaengerWhile 'Wimbledon' isn't Oscar-caliber, it's exactly what it sets out to be -- funny and romantic. |
| CinerinaKarina MontgomeryDon't pigeonhole this sweetly funny journey of self-discovery as a romance - it deserves your attention as a movie about the greater concept of commitment. |
| Hollywood Report CardRoss AnthonySimply a strong entertaining film. Professional production, hardy acting, solid direction, engaging story. It's got romance, sport, comedy and drama. |
| Houston ChronicleChris HewittThere are no surprises -- what happens is exactly what you think will happen. |
| Dallas ObserverGregory WeinkaufThe movie is smart, funny, romantic, and rousing. |
| Film Journal InternationalDavid NohA briskly paced, glamorous bauble, which makes its points as effectively as all those balls being smashed across court. |
| New York ObserverAndrew SarrisA pleasant enough entertainment at a time when movies either pleasant or entertaining are in short supply. |
| Blogcritics.orgAlan DaleNo amount of charm on the part of the stars can overcome the pall of generic conventions used in such a rote manner. |
| CinenganosLuis MartinezTrillada? Relativamente Complaciente? Absolutamente Buena? Podr vivir sin verla. Pero definitivamente si la ve... saldr gratamente complacido. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThis is not a great movie, and you will be able to live quite happily without seeing it, but what it does, it does with a certain welcome warmth. |