Notting Hill
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.
Critics Sentiment
Will pretends to be Horse and Hound reporter at Anna's press conference
Will goes on unsuccessful dates while pining for Anna over six months
The film peaks with the beloved Horse and Hound press conference sequence, then crashes during the extended middle section where Anna disappears for six months.
Notting Hill starts strong with universally praised meet-cute sequences and brilliant comedic moments like the Horse and Hound scene. The film stumbles significantly in its middle act when the leads separate, with reviewers finding this section draggy and Anna's behavior increasingly problematic. Despite a predictable but satisfying ending, the overall sentiment reflects a charming romantic comedy elevated by Hugh Grant's performance and memorable supporting characters, though hampered by pacing issues and Julia Roberts' occasionally unsympathetic portrayal.
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Julia Roberts
Anna Scott
Hugh Grant
William Thacker
Gina McKee
Bella
Tim McInnerny
Max
Rhys Ifans
Spike
Emma Chambers
Honey
Hugh Bonneville
Bernie
Richard McCabe
Tony
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
Emily Mortimer
Perfect Girl
Dorian Lough
Loud Man in Restaurant
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Loud Man in Restaurant
Paul Chahidi
Loud Man in Restaurant
Matthew Whittle
Loud Man in Restaurant
Crew
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