Surprisingly Funny

Rating: 8/10 (18 August 1999)

As a guy in a long-term relationship, I get dragged to a lot of romantic-comedy junk, which the film biz seems to spit out by the gross.
Imagine my surprise when this one turned out to be quite funny indeed. Yes, a lot of it is formulaic, and there are plot holes aplenty, but the script allows Hugh Grant's quiet, understated comic style to shine big-time. The British have an absolute embarrassment of riches when it comes to acting talent, and this movie just proves the point - the supporting cast was great.
I don't generally care for Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, or romantic comedies in general, but I really enjoyed this one. 8/10.