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Wimbledon (2004)

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Average Rating: 5.9/10
Reviews Counted: 143
Fresh: 87 | Rotten: 56

A predictable, bland rom-com, but Bettany proves to be an appealing lead.

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Critic Reviews: 33
Fresh: 18 | Rotten: 15

A predictable, bland rom-com, but Bettany proves to be an appealing lead.

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Directed by Richard Loncraine, Wimbledon follows the plight of aspiring tennis-star Peter Colt (Paul Bettany), whose bad luck seems to manifest itself just about everywhere. Professionally, Peter is near the very bottom of the world tennis ranks, and personally, he can't find love despite his best efforts to do so. In a rare turn of events, however, Peter is chosen as a wildcard to play at Wimbledon, the tennis world's most prestigious competition. While there, he meets American tennis ingénue

PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Adam Brooks, Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin

Dec 28, 2004

$16.8M

Universal Pictures

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All Critics (148) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (89) | Rotten (57) | DVD (27)

The movie needs the stars' charm and director Richard Loncraine's polish, because the faulty script is just barely good enough to hold us for 100 minutes.

July 21, 2005 Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | Comment
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A pleasant enough entertainment at a time when movies either pleasant or entertaining are in short supply.

October 1, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Observer | Comment
New York Observer
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[A] reluctant thumbs down.

September 20, 2004 Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | Comment
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Slick, satisfying entertainment.

September 18, 2004 Full Review Source: Salon.com | Comment
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The kind of movie that allows the non-cynical movie-goer to sit back and relax in the presence of actors who work well with each other and a script whose familiarity is an asset.

September 18, 2004 Full Review Source: ReelViews | Comment
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The best thing about all of this is Bettany.

September 17, 2004 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
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Works better as a sports movie than a love match.

December 29, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

An enjoyable little crowd-pleaser with likable leads and a few good laughs.

October 30, 2006 Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | Comment
Dark Horizons

The story plays out predictably with a happy ending -- think The Natural on Wimbledon's Centre Court -- and all in all, it's a decent romantic comedy.

August 25, 2006 Comment

All in all, it's rather pleasant, but nothing else.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment

You aren't likely to see a film with more warmth and good humor anytime soon, or one that does more to give feel good filmmaking a good name.

December 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Threat | Comment
Film Threat

Do we really need to see another film where a gorgeous, talented and desired American woman is whisked away by a stammering insecure British man with an inner monologue?

July 25, 2005 Full Review Source: www.kcactive.com | Comment (1)

Lobs nothing but clichés.

May 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | Comment
Lessons of Darkness

Bettany and Dunst make a cute couple that is as fiercely competitive in their love lives as they are on the court.

April 14, 2005 Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema | Comment
Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

Why does this athletic-tinged shrug of a Brit-fashioned romantic comedy come off as so sluggish and uninspired? Well, in sports as in movies, folks, the play's the thing.

January 26, 2005 Full Review Source: Now Playing Magazine | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Wimbledon

I strangly enjoyed this movie, i enjoyed it more because Sam Neill was in it but it is a good and amusing movie. Its a sweet enough Romcom with quite a few laughs.

November 4, 2007
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Film Crazy

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A really great film! One of my all time favourite films! A must see!

June 23, 2011
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