Notting Hill

Notting Hill is a 1999 British romantic comedy film set in Notting Hill, London. The screenplay was by Richard Curtis, who had written Four Weddings and a Funeral. Star include Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.

William Thacker (Hugh Grant), is the owner of a bookshop in the heart of Notting Hill in London. One day, by a one-in-a-million chance, the worlds most famous actress, Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), comes into his shop. He watches in amazement as she leaves and he thinks he'll never see her again. But fate intervenes – and minutes later William collides with Anna on Portobello Road. So begins a tale of romance and adventure in London W11. With a little help from his chaotic flatmate Spike and his old friends, Max and Bella (Tim McInnerny and Gina McKee), William seeks the face he can't forget…

Critic Reviews:

• " For all its cheesiness, Notting Hill delivers a very great deal of pleasure. " – Peter Bradshaw
• " An exceptionally guy-friendly chick flick. " – Jeff Millar
• " The most enjoyable way to read this movie is as an elaborate – though good-natured – practical joke on Julia Roberts. " – Philip Martin