A Rom com that works because it's actually romantic and runny

Rating: 8/10 (30 August 2017)

The simplicity and the earnestness make up for the occasional finger in mouth moments. Richard Curtis just likes it light, but the film stands up above other love movies because it has genuine heart rather than manufactured sap. You just feel the difference while watching. Gets high marks for making Anna Scott an indecisive and confused person trying her best rather than a perfect manic pixie dream girl. This is also Hugh Grant's best performance, while many would rather say about a boy I think he just gets every beat and moment right here, we just like him from the get go because he's just some bloke who wants love, with obstacles both big and small getting in the way. It manages to make us care about these two, which was the only goal it really needed to accomplish. It also supplies us with really likable and witty supporting characters who make the film even funnier than it needs to be, although Notting Hill isn't as whimsical a neighbourhood as portrayed here it's a charming name so why not set it there? Escapism what this movie gives us, and i was more than happy to spend 2 hours with Will and Anna.