Brandi is a more interesting character, thanks to a superb performance from Ellis, and their scenes together are the best in the movie, although the tennis sequences are very well shot and edited.

Smith is entertaining. His single-mindedness should make him a bore but he somehow retains his talent to amuse whatever else is on his mind.

Featuring a towering performance from Will Smith in the title role, proving that a hero is not necessarily easy to root for.

Will Smith is enjoyable as the stubborn and ambitious father of tennis greats Venus and Serena - but don't expect anything hard-hitting.