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Notting Hill (1999) 6.9
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6.9/10 from 126,950 users
Metascore: 66/100
Reviews: 570 user | 152 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. Director:Roger MichellWriter:Richard Curtis |
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Every man's dream comes true for William Thacker, an unsuccessful Notting Hill bookstore owner, when Anna Scott, the world's most beautiful woman and best-liked actress, enters his shop. A little later, he still can't believe it himself, William runs into her again - this time spilling orange juice over her. Anna accepts his offer to change in his nearby apartment, and thanks him with a kiss, which seems to surprise her even more than him. Eventually, Anna and William get to know each other better over the months, but being together with the world's most wanted woman is not easy - neither around your closest friends, nor in front of the all-devouring press. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>
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Can the most famous film star in the world fall for just an ordinary guy?Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
28 May 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Coup de foudre à Notting Hill See more »Box Office
Budget:
$42,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$113,700,000 (Non-US) (6 August 1999)Gross:
SEK 62,089,941 (Sweden) (31 December 1999)Company Credits
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William: Ah, that's not yogurt, that's mayonnaise...
Spike: Ah, right-o then.
[continues to eat it]
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Written by Shania Twain and Robert John Lange (as RJ Lange)
Performed by Shania Twain
Courtesy of Mercury Records
Licensed from PolyGram Film & TV Licensing UK
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Trivia
Comedian Sally Phillips had a small role as a dog walker, but it was cut from the final film. See more »Goofs
In the first scene where William encounters Anna, Rufus (the book thief) is shown several times in the background. Initially he has several days growth of beard, and in one of the shots he appears to be freshly shaven, then back to the growth of beard. See more »Quotes
Spike: There's something wrong with this yogurt.William: Ah, that's not yogurt, that's mayonnaise...
Spike: Ah, right-o then.
[continues to eat it]
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Crazy Credits
The coloured dots and symbols pop up in time with the music (And when the word 'heart' is sung, a litte red heart appears) See more »Soundtracks
"YOU'VE GOT A WAY"Written by Shania Twain and Robert John Lange (as RJ Lange)
Performed by Shania Twain
Courtesy of Mercury Records
Licensed from PolyGram Film & TV Licensing UK
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Visually lovely, "Notting Hill" becomes an enchanting fairy tale.....a magical and endearing love story, from the opening credits to an afternoon of quiet sharing in a London park. Being a romantic at heart, I was emotionally drawn to this well produced and entertaining motion picture, enticing me to view it a number of times more.
Some friends have indicated that the "plot" is boring and in 2 hours and 4 minutes takes too long to come to an expected conclusion. But the lyrical chemistry between William Thacker (Hugh Grant) and Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) give intimate glimpses into the human heart and spirit. As in Mary Poppins when Burt jumps into the chalk sidewalk drawing, I longed to join this tapestry of two people falling in love, among caring friends and relatives. To longingly look into Anna's eyes and to see a reflection of your very own soul of hope and humanity may seem less than exciting to some people.....too involved in their fast paced, action world and who fail to see the beauty of life around them....to smell the roses.
Watching the inflections of Julia Robert's face became a mesmerizing cinema experience. And Hugh Grant's thoughtful and honest, yet quirky presence gave hope to what could be possible. Then wrap all this with a humorous, loving and insightful group of friends and family......WOW!
After watching "Notting Hill" with my wife and giving her a big hug, I saw that she was just a girl, standing in front of a boy, wanting to be loved!
What greater joy of meaning can be given by a film?
"Teach me the Magic of Wonder, Give me the Spirit to Fly"