Notting Hill (Wide Screen) > Reviews

Advantages: great film, fun actors, great location
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...William Thacker in this movie Notting Hill. William is a book store owner in a cute little part of Notting Hill. Not many people visit his store so when Julie Roberts wanders in one day he thinks all his Christmases have come at once. Julie plays the part of Anna Scott, a multi award winning actress and Superstar (much like Julie Roberts herself). At first she does not see the cute side of William. At one of their first meetings he pours orange ... Read review

Advantages: Low High Street Price Very Funny Good choice of cast Everyone can enjoy
Disadvantages: Limited use of DVD media

One of the funniest and most enjoyable films that I have ever seen. This is in my mind the best British Film in recent years and that includes Lock Stock, Snatch and such like It has extremely funny lines, strongly emotional scenes and once again allows Hugh Grant the opportunity to be the shy Brit with a penchant for American Ladies which never seems to gorw tiresome at the box office. In addition it has a great soundtrack both in terms of ... Read review

Advantages: A lovely British comedy from the writer of Four Weddings
Disadvantages: Lack of extras is a let down

...a book shop on London’s Notting Hill. William Thacker, played by Hugh Grant, in his usual British Fop style, runs the tiny bookshop and is talking to a customer he finds himself falling in love with. Unfortunately, he doesn’t realises that this is in fact famous actress, Anna Scott, who is played by just as famous and lovely Julia Roberts. Chance (or is it fate?) intervenes again when he accidentally bumps into her in the street and in ... Read review

Advantages: Reliably entertaining slice of romantic fluff
Disadvantages: If you don't like the two leads enough to watch them continously for 2 hours, you're in trouble.

...briefly-diverting map guide to the Notting Hill area and places featured in the movie. If you need a break from the sensual overkill of action movies and grandstanding dramas, then this is the perfect film to provide it. ... Read review

Advantages: Great Feel Good Film, Hugh Grant and Rhys Ifans
Disadvantages: Could feel Embarresed if you cry at this film.

Notting Hill is a British romantic comedy set in Notting Hill in West London. Hugh Grant plays William Thacker, a travel bookshop owner who lives with his strange but incredibly funny flatmate Spike (Rhys Ifans). While at work a famous actress Anna Scott played by Julia Roberts enters the store and William is memorised and she leaves. Soon after they meet again although this time they literally bump into each other causing William to spill orange ... Read review

Advantages: Good comedy, unpredictable plot twists, not a dull moment
Disadvantages: None

...to see a bit of Notting Hill in the film by the same name. As the film opens, William Thacker (Hugh Grant), who owns a travel book shop, walks to work. The book shop isn't going too well and William can hardly believe his eyes when Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), movie star, comes walking through the door. Gentleman that he is, he doesn't let on that he knows who she is. Instead, he tries to be helpful in the selection of a book. When he sees that another ... Read review

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...opinion but I think that Notting Hill is a definite romantic comedy, unlike many films of this genre. Notting Hill stars the big shot movie star Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, and the bookstore owner Hugh Grant as William Thacker. The story tells of William's heartbreak over the chance meeting of Anna Scott in the street, and how they get to know each other for him only to have his heart broken...twice. The story has its definite comic moments, many ... Read review

Advantages: Full of Gags and a loveable cast!
Disadvantages: A little bit corny at times - Hugh Grant maybe??

...anyone and everyone will love Notting Hill, unless of course you hate Hugh Grant! ~~CAST~~ Hugh Grant - William Thacker Julia Roberts - Anna Scott Rhys Ifans - Spike (room mate) Tim McInnery - Max Gina McKee - Bella ~~PLOT~~ Well it all starts in a little bookshop in Notting Hill. This is where William Thacker (Grant) works. In comes Anna Scott, this world-famous actress (Roberts) and the two meet briefly. Of course, as she leaves the ... Read review

Advantages: Good cast, good script
Disadvantages: Not everyone's cup of tea

Notting Hill stars Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, in a story that has been told many, many times (boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy loses girl, boy finds girl again). Grant plays a bookshop owner who, due to a mishap with orange juice, meets the world's most famous actress (Roberts). The two get on like a house on fire, despite the entire universe (the press, the dodgy Welsh housemate and their different lifestyles) conspiring against ... Read review

Advantages: Brillant Romantic Comedy
Disadvantages: Not enought of Rhys Ifans

Notting Hill is one of the best films of the 90's and in my top five romantic comedies. Notting Hill is a bit like an average day fairy tale, the films sets the scene for us to think about ponders what would happen if a beautiful, world-famous person were to suddenly drop into your life unannounced and promptly fall in love with you. Well thats what happens to Hugh Grants character (William), William owns a small bookshop in the middle of Notting ... Read review

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I found Notting Hill one of the best romantic comedies. The writing was phenomenal--humorous comments about the differences between England and the U.S. as well as clever remarks that many movies are lacking. The movie kept my attention and also left me feeling as if it were real, something that I had lived with the actors. Whether or not you like Julia Roberts or Hugh Grant, you should see this movie. See it with an open mind and let yourself fall ... Read review

Advantages: good film great actors
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...owns a book shop in Notting Hill, where this film is set. One day the famous actress Anna Scott played by Julia Roberts visits the bookshop. William thinking that he will never see her again he walks out of the shop and a minute later collides with her and spills orange juice all over her. William is quick to invite her to his place to clean herself up. Then all of a sudden to the surprise of William Anna kisses him. What happens then is not like ... Read review