I Know its Good BUT...

Rating: 8/10 (14 February 2000)

Firstly I have to say that I would have seen this movie anyhow because it has Julia Roberts in it(She is one of the most beautiful people in the world!!) and because it was shot two minutes from my house in London.
Having seen it I will admit that it is a good romantic comedy, better than many which have come out in the last few years but I still did not quite understand what all the fuss was about!!
I mean the director still uses the same *group of friends* strategy and Hugh Grant still plays the only role he can play, that of a muttering, stuttering romantic. What I think gets this working is the performance by Julia Roberts, the one liners, London itself(the terraced houses with the square gardens), the speed with which the lovers get to meet and progress(unlike the American, Wham-Bam-Thank You Mam style!!). I will see it again just to see the sparkle in Roberts`s eyes and *that* smile!!!
Many have complained about the music but I honestly think the song "When You Say Nothing At All" was just perfect for *that* moment.
One thing this movie does though, like all the great romantic comedies do is make you believe in *Love* in Love at first sight and you come out thinking that there is still hope in this world. Its reaffirms this for the doubters and instills it in the non believers.
I have never been a very big fan of romances(unless I had to take my girlfriend out or had tickets to the Premieres!!) but this I actually did enjoy watching.
Worth the watch....even if its only for Julia Roberts!!!