Charming romantic comedy

Rating: 7/10 (21 May 1999)

Julia Roberts smile lights up the screen as she portrays an actress not unlike herself. She drops into Hugh Grant's Travel Book-only book store and the sparks begin to fly. Grant's family and friends are there for comedic and moral support. The story moves right along, and just when you might be getting bored, Roberts smiles, or Grant gets that hurt puppy dog look in his eyes. That's the kind of film this is. A pleasant romance like they used to make will be a fine alternative to the action/adventures filling up the summer screens. You could do a lot worse.