Charming romantic comedy

Rating: 9/10 (4 December 2005)

A fantastic movie, really. I found out you don't even have to be a fan of Hugh Grant (although I am personally) to really get the charm of this movie. Grant goes through all his usual stutters and silly manners but that's a thing he does very well. But Notting Hill doesn't have to rely on Hugh Grant alone, it's simply got a very witty and intelligent script by Richard Curtis (who later went on to write and direct Love Actually), fantastic British director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Julia Roberts at her most charming and best and a bundle of supporting actors who are quite simply excellent.
Despite a 2 hour running time the film's never overlong. Full of sentiment to go along with the humor the 2 hours plus go by very fast.
Highly recommended.