Review of Notting Hill (1999) by Joshybean — 08 Jun 2023
Its unfortunate that the romance between the two isnt more compelling. I enjoy Notting Hill and think its super cute. This movie will charm your ass off especially with Hugh Grants awkward yet genuine performance.
While I like the film overall and there is no doubt some chemistry between the actors I just felt that the romance between Roberts and Grant was poorly written. Dont get me wrong they are cute but love? really? I just do not buy this supposed intense love they feel for each other.
Roberts character consistently kind of **** on Hugh Grant and she is never redeemed for any of this. The movie has some awesome shots, such the tracking shot of grant walking through London as the seasons change.
It is genuinely fantastic and the best sequence in the entire film. If you want a cute romance movie this will suffice I just wish that we got more of Julia Roberts side of things. In terms of her struggles we dont really see any of them and instead only see how her not confronting them affects Grant.
Maybe I am dumb, who knows. will they wont they/10.
This review of Notting Hill (1999) was written by Joshybean on 08 Jun 2023.
Notting Hill has generally received positive reviews.
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