Classic Julia.

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2016)

While this film certainly doesn't pull anything new, it still satisfied my romantic heart as only Julia Roberts can do. Think of it as "Pretty Woman" in reverse, this time with Julia as the wealthy one. But what makes this bit of cinematic romance really take flight is the superb cast, consisting of the best English actors available. Hugh Grant, always excellent with his self-effacing grace, was the perfect foil for Roberts, with special mention for an amazing Rhys Ifans as Grant's scruffy roommate, nearly stealing the show. Having finally seen this movie in 2016, one of the more interesting asides was a minor role played by Hugh Bonneville, who later became the iconic male lead in "Downton Abbey," quite a younger man when this film was made. Music always makes the movie, and this one succeeded quite well, with the theme song "She" performed memorably by Elvis Costello, this hit song originally made famous by Charles Aznavour, the great French crooner. If you're looking for an uplifting romantic fantasy to take you away for a couple of hours, I recommend it.