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Overview

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Writer:
Richard Curtis (written by)
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Release Date:
28 May 1999 (USA) more
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Can the most famous film star in the world fall for just an ordinary guy?
Plot:
The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 14 nominations more
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(231 articles)
Artists cast as saviours of British cinema
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 21 November 2009, 4:06 PM, PST)

Zac Efron Makes the Rounds on Radio and in Person
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Brit Wit Rom Com in one of London's most famous districts more (552 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Julia Roberts ... Anna Scott

Hugh Grant ... William Thacker
Richard McCabe ... Tony

Rhys Ifans ... Spike
James Dreyfus ... Martin
Dylan Moran ... Rufus the Thief
Roger Frost ... Annoying Customer
Henry Goodman ... Ritz Concierge
Julian Rhind-Tutt ... 'Time Out' Journalist

Lorelei King ... Anna's Publicist
John Shrapnel ... PR Chief
Clarke Peters ... 'Helix' Lead Actor
Arturo Venegas ... Foreign Actor
Yolanda Vazquez ... Interpreter

Mischa Barton ... 12-Year-Old Actress
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Notting Hill Project (UK) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language.
Runtime:
124 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The rooftop scene in which William and Anna practice her lines for the submarine movie was shortened and edited to remove some swearing from Anna that would have precluded a PG 13 rating. The extended scene is on the DVD. more
Goofs:
Continuity: As William first enters the elevator at the Ritz, he asks the other person what floor they're going to. They respond "three", but when they both leave the elevator, the number "1" is clearly visible on the elevator's floor indicator. more
Quotes:
William: Sorry about the "surreal but nice" comment.
Anna Scott: Don't worry, I thought the whole apricot honey thing was the real low point.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) more
Soundtrack:
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Brit Wit Rom Com in one of London's most famous districts, 26 June 2007
Author: Senyales from Fraggle Rock

After reading the synopsis, 'Notting Hill' sounds like just another melodramatic Julia Roberts rom com. Fortunately, that ain't the case. 'Notting Hill' is fun, sweet, intelligent and … well, simply said, very entertaining. London's Notting Hill does seem like a street you'd like to walk on.

While the storyline itself is larger than life, the characters are real. There is no overt melodrama. We can see that Curtis put a lot of heart and some Brit wit humour into the writing. After meeting William, Anna, Spike, Max, Bella and Honey, we, as audience, really connect to these very interesting characters and care about them. The table discussion in Honey's birthday scene shows how all the characters connect. While a nervous Anna, is new to the group, we see that she eventually gets a hang of them and feels comfortable enough to talk about herself.

Hugh Grant isn't anything different from his other rom coms. Julia Roberts is brilliant. I never liked any of her romantic comedies (e.g. Pretty Woman, I Love Trouble, Something to Talk About etc) but 'notting Hill is an exception. She gives a subtle portrayal as hugely famous but very vulnerable Anna Scott and does full justice. This indeed is one of her finest performances. Rhys Ifans as Spike is standout! While Tim McInnerny, Emma Chambers, Hugh Bonneville and Gina McKee (love her) are excellent. McKee's comedy is extremely subtle and her character is one of the most appealing. She underplays her part with tremendous grace and maturity.

All the actors share a very warm chemistry that just keeps adding on to its quality. The relationship and friendship between the characters is shown in a very sensitive way. While Spike and William are roommates who just seem to get along, we know that they like each other. Also William is about to cancel a date with the world's most famous actress to attend his sister's birthday party. The relationship between Max and Bella is beautiful.

Additional credit must be given to Coulter's amazing cinematography and the visuals. Watch the scene where Thacker is walking through the market and we see the weather change (indicating the passing time). There's a beautiful soundtrack that recites the moods of the scenes. And last but not least, thanks to Roger Mitchell for putting it all together to tell us this sweet entertaining story.

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