t's an agreeably slick affair, with decent support performances, elegant camerawork, and several impressive set pieces.
Notting Hill (1999)
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Reviews Counted:97
Fresh:80
Rotten:17
Average Rating:7.1/10
Consensus: Charming performances provide romance aplenty.
Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant forge memorable chemistry in this charmer about two very different people--William, an unassuming bookstore owner in London's Notting Hill section, and Anna, a... Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant forge memorable chemistry in this charmer about two very different people--William, an unassuming bookstore owner in London's Notting Hill section, and Anna, a Hollywood actress--who, against the odds, fall in love. After Anna wanders into William's shop while filming on location in London, the two share an instant attraction and find themselves attempting to forge a normal relationship despite Anna's megawatt star power. Screenwriter Richard Curtis (FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) has crafted a traditional romantic comedy that is surprisingly frank in its depiction of the lives of the rich and famous and the price they pay for success. [More]
Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Emma Chambers
Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Emma Chambers, Rhys Ifans, Tim McInnerny, Gina McKee, James Dreyfus
Director: Roger Michell
Director: Roger Michell
Producer: Duncan Kenworthy, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Richard Curtis
Composer: Trevor Jones
Reviews for Notting Hill
Sometimes it's the simple, unfussy entertainment that comes off best.
We should be pleased enough to see a star-vehicle romantic comedy which actually does contain star quality, romance and comedy.
It’s a crowd-pleaser, all right (so were public hangings, once), but with all the emotional resonance of a tap on the knee with a rubber hammer.
The ending is happy and ironic in equal measure, but most of the fun is just getting there with the right chemistry and compatibility.
Hugh Grant teams up with writer Richard Curtis for the second time, and we've got a winner.
The blatant self-piracy and marketing greed on display here suck the soul out of this almost likeable romantic comedy.
The most enjoyable way to read this movie is as an elaborate -- though good-natured -- practical joke on Julia Roberts.
Make no mistake: Even those who've previously managed to resist the Julia Juggernaut are likely to cave in after seeing 'Notting Hill.'
Curtis and Michell rely on America's love for those nutty Brits to sell the film, and they will not be disappointed.
A thoroughly pleasurable emotional thrill ride that is, in its own way, as satisfying as watching Arnold hang from the wing of a speeding jet.
While we never doubt the outcome, Notting Hill offers an enjoyable narrative journey.
Exuding a self-deprecating charm that’s hard to resist, Grant captivates the audience immediately as the film’s narrator.
Esta é uma daquelas histórias que todos sabem como irá terminar - o divertido é o trajeto até o desfecho.
Lately, romance comedies have expanded in running time, doubtless to compensate for their shrinkage in charm, and this is no exception -- it's way too long for something far too slight.
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