Rom-Com Royalty

Rating: 8/10 (13 September 2013)

William Thacker (Hugh Grant) owns an unsuccessful Notting Hill bookstore in London. Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is a movie star considered as the world's most beautiful woman.
Of course, the movie Gods declare that these two must bump into each other and fall for each other. There must be trials and tribulations. There will hilarious moments at the expense of the awkward gaff prone Hugh Grant. Yes, we have rom-com royalty here. So this film is in safe hands. The story is safely traditional fare. It's been done before. But the rom-com gods commands it. If you like rom-coms, this is the safest bet you can place.
Julia Roberts is the perfect movie star chased by the paparazzi. Rhys Ifans has some funny moments as the weird Spike. Hugh Grant is still at the top of his game playing that charming stuttering guy. The story has some heart from the sister character played by Gina McKee. It is a perfectly crafted rom-com.