Enjoyable romantic comedy

Rating: 8/10 (24 September 2016)

Notting Hill is one of those films that can still make me laugh no matter how many times I see it. The idea of a normal everyday guy falling in love with a famous Hollywood actress is an interesting spin on the romantic comedy, and shows how fame can have its downsides.
The characters are interesting and well developed, and while Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are as good as always in the lead roles, the standout star is Rhys Ifans as Spike. He's the kind of flatmate you wouldn't want to have and that's what makes him so endearing.
The film is full of hilarious, and quotable, lines, especially from Spike. His scenes are so laugh out funny it hurts! However, the best line is at the end when William and his family are chasing down Anna, and Max exclaims 'James Bond never has to put up with this sort of s**t!'
The only part of the film I didn't enjoy was when William does several interviews while posing as a magazine editor; it simply isn't funny and just drags on. Despite that, Notting Hill is a very enjoyable romantic comedy and one that can still make me laugh on repeated viewings.