Notting Hill was an enjoyable romantic comedy

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 1999)

Being a Julia Roberts fan I was destined to enjoy this movie but I found it to be a whole lot better than even I expected. For one thing it was absolutely hilarious. The humor in it reminded me a lot of Four Weddings and a Funeral, so if you liked that movie, you will probably enjoy Notting Hill. The movie is about a man (Hugh Grant) who owns a little travel bookstore in Notting Hill. He has a simple life until one day this major Hollywood star (Julia Roberts) pops into his store and through a series of events the two become friends. Julia's character enjoys being with the man because it brings her back to reality and he seems to be the only one that treats her like a real person, not just a film star. The two become romantically involved but as well all know "the course of true love never did run smooth" and the two find out it's not all that easy for them to be together. Notting Hill is a great date movie and a wonderful romantic comedy to start off the summer. Go see it!