The peculiar British humor

Rating: 7/10 (9 March 2008)

It really doesn't matter if "Notting Hill" is taken too seriously or not. It is an okay romantic comedy. I mean, without being a great movie, at least this is entertaining enough and something that can be watched without much bad surprises. Although it contains some vocabulary of discussable taste, it isn't profane at all and doesn't contain dirty humor, unlike "Frankie and Johnny" and "There's Something About Mary", which makes this a much more intelligent movie.
"Notting Hill" is one of those movies for people who appreciate the particular British sense of humor. British humor is a full plate, let's face it. This movie, when it comes to humor, romance and simplicity, is at the same level of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Bridget Jones Diary", which makes it a good alternative to these movies.
The characters here are interesting and humorous, without being great. Hugh Grant does a great job as William Thacker, as well as the guy who plays Max. However, the actor who portrays Spike is who makes this movie so hilarious. Spike is so goofy, so silly and so humorous - congratulations for the actor who played him, 'cause he did a perfect job for this kind of role.
Julia Roberts, on the other, is okay as Anna Scott but not exactly great. I don't sympathize very much with the character she plays here. I mean, she only goes to William when is convenient for her, she uses him, leaves him and does other things that break his heart. They shouldn't have stayed together at the end, because she doesn't deserve him. I know, it's just a movie, but I feel bad for William, he deserves someone much better than Anna Scott.
Overall, a movie which is nothing spectacular or to be taken very seriously, but made just for fun. And it has a nice soundtrack too.