sparkling romantic comedy & hilarious crowd-pleaser

Rating: 8/10 (27 May 1999)

"Notting Hill" is that rarest of animals...not only is it a sparkling romantic comedy, but also a hilarious crowd-pleaser. Very similar in tone to Hugh Grant's own "Four Weddings And A Funeral" (written and produced by the very same people) & even Julia Roberts' "My Best Friends Wedding"; which ought to assure you that the stars are once again at their best.
Besides the occasional cliche, necessary to move it's story along I suppose, the screenplay is smart, sexy, and witty. Hugh Grant has never been better. Julia is becoming more and more luminous at a somewhat alarming rate.
All in all...a completely charming must see.