My Eyes were full of hearts and stars while taking in the view of "Knotting Hill."

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2000)

I have passed this film sitting on the shelf in the local video store many times. Sometimes, I guess, you're just not ready for a film at some points in your life. Then one day there you are with it in yer hand waiting in line to rent it. For me, it was just that. It was beautiful and very endearing. The chemistry between Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant reminded me of Doris Day and Rock Hudson in "Pillow Talk." It's been along time since I've yelled at the TV screen, "Kiss her already!!" Julia Roberts was very dignified and her timing was brilliant. Hugh Grant...well, I think I see the brillance in him as when I saw "Four Weddings and a Funeral." The story was like a modern day, "As You Like It" with many characters in the gallery pulling lines and sight gags. I can't say or compare much more because I don't want to spoil it for anyone else who would love to feel their heart swell and look at the world with stars in their eyes as so many of us need to. Cheesy, Huh? Well, I'm a lollipop for a good romantic movie with giggles galore. I would like to be sneaky and mention there was a brilliant transition of seasons in the film that left me in awe. There are still good surprises in cracker jack boxes after all!