Modern day Cinderella

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2001)

Hugh Grant plays a terrific role, as the centerpiece of a group of underachievers that have absolutely no chance of greatness in their lives. Enter Julia Roberts, who basically plays... herself, A movie star, looking to escape the media at any possible chance. Together they turn subtle, silent moments, into romantic exchanges of fairy tale dreams, as the underachiever knows deep down inside, that the glass slipper does not fit. Ah, but in fairy tales, dreams do come true and the movie star is after all, just a girl that loves a boy. Hugh Grant's simpatico overflows in this lovely, simple, charming love story and Roberts is as beautiful as always, with just enough humility to give the audience enough hope for our Cinderella.