Why would an Englishman write a movie like this?

Rating: Null/10 (2 March 2002)

Embarrassing for the British that their mistaken ambition to be part of the Hollywood "class" is so openly ridiculed by the flagging Julia Roberts. And the scene in the cafe, after her scene in blue, when Grant is encouraging his friends to take him seriously? A film called Notting Hill to celebrate American agoraphobia? Grant calling his flatmate a "Welsh w**ker"? Welcome to London. One star for the dog.