Watch Road to the Open
- PG
- 2014
- 1 hr 30 min
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6.5 (133)
"Road to the Open" is a 2014 movie that tells the story of two tennis players, David and Jake, who went to college together but ended up going down different paths in their lives. David (played by Troy McKay) has become a successful businessman, while Jake (Phillip DeVona) is struggling to make ends meet as a tennis coach. When they meet each other after a long time, they decide to team up and play doubles in a tennis tournament.
The movie opens with David's life in Los Angeles, where he is a successful businessman running his own company. One day, he receives a phone call from Jake, who has been struggling to make ends meet as a tennis coach in a small town in Nevada. Jake informs David that he has entered them both in a doubles tournament in New York City, and the winning team gets a wild card entry into the U.S. Open. At first, David hesitates, but eventually, he agrees to play with Jake.
David and Jake meet up in Nevada, where they start practicing for the tournament. However, they find their playing styles to be completely different. David is a perfectionist who believes in discipline and sticking to the rules, while Jake is impulsive and relies on his instincts when playing on the court. They initially have a difficult time playing together, but soon they find a way to blend their styles, and their performance improves significantly.
As they head towards New York City, they face many challenges on and off the court. David's perfect life starts to unravel as he realizes that he has become disillusioned with his work and his life. At the same time, Jake's personal life is in tatters, as he struggles to pay his bills and come to terms with his own shortcomings. Along the way, they meet several interesting characters, including a pro-tennis player called Jennifer (Michelle Gunn) who they train with, and an eccentric millionaire who sponsors their team.
Through their journey, David and Jake learn about themselves and each other. They face their own demons and learn to overcome them, both as individuals and as a team. With the help of their coach, they devise a strategy to win the tournament, which involves them playing to their strengths and accepting their weaknesses. The climax of the movie is the tournament itself, which is filled with tension, drama, and surprises.
"Road to the Open" is an inspiring movie that shows that it's never too late to chase your dreams, and that success is not just about winning, but also about learning and growing as a person. The movie is a tribute to the sport of tennis, which requires not just physical skill but mental toughness as well. The performances of the actors are excellent, and the movie is well-directed with beautiful cinematography. The script is well-written, with a good mix of humor and drama. Overall, "Road to the Open" is a wonderful movie that will inspire anyone who watches it to chase their dreams and never give up.
Road to the Open is a 2014 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.