A Great Romantic Comedy. It Just Proves Lifetime Love Happens By Chance And When You Least Expect It.

Rating: 5/10 (27 June 2000)

Notting Hill happens to be one of the surprise romantic hit comedies of 1999. When I first saw it last May I was impressed. Though many argue that Notting Hill has fairy tale written all over it they have a point based on the story of a Hollywood screen goddess(Julia Roberts) falling for an unassuming British bookstore owner(Hugh Grant) while in London to promote her latest film. Yet still Julia Roberts gives such a good performance that she makes this love story seem so real. Julia has really earned the reputation as Hollywood's leading lady. This movie gave me the message that love is based on chance and happens unexpectedly and when it happens it is generally between two opposites as in this films case fame and fortune(Julia Roberts) and the down to earth everyday average citizen(Hugh Grant). Remember the old adage opposites attract. Finally the soundtrack to this film is available on Island records and I must mention the songs (When You Say Nothing At All) by Ronan Keating as played throughout the movie and (No Matter What) by Boyzone as played at the ending during the credits, both are truly uplifting songs that will uplift anybody's spirit I highly suggest you purchase the soundtrack if you liked the movie. This film and the music on the soundtrack are both simply soul touching.