Fresh
The ending is happy and ironic in equal measure, but most of the fun is just getting there with the right chemistry and compatibility.
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Notting Hill
Can the most famous film star in the world fall for the man on the street?
1999 · 2h 4m · PG-13
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Roger Michell
Overview
London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
84%
Tomatometer
Fresh
t's an agreeably slick affair, with decent support performances, elegant camerawork, and several impressive set pieces.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
An exceptionally guy-friendly chick flick.
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle
Rotten
Lately, romance comedies have expanded in running time, doubtless to compensate for their shrinkage in charm, and this is no exception -- it's way too long for something far too slight.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Fresh
The film's romantic core is impervious to problems.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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