Notting Hill

Editor Reviews

• Editor

  Rating: 5

  5

  June 1, 2025

  What happens when a regular guy from a charming London neighborhood falls for the world's biggest movie star? You get "Notting Hill." Hugh Grant plays William Thacker, a modest bookstore owner, whose life is turned upside down when Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) walks into his shop. This film expertly explores the challenges of a relationship between someone living under constant public scrutiny and someone living a quiet, ordinary life. It's full of witty dialogue, quirky supporting characters, and undeniably sweet moments. The film captures the essence of London's Notting Hill area and delivers a genuinely charming and often funny look at finding love across vastly different social spheres.

• Editor

  Rating: 6

  6

  May 29, 2025

  Prepare for pure charm! 'Notting Hill' takes the classic 'average person falls for a celebrity' trope and elevates it with genuine heart and humor. Julia Roberts is radiant as the world-famous actress Anna Scott, and Hugh Grant is perfectly cast as the shy, bumbling bookstore owner William Thacker. Their world's collide in London's picturesque Notting Hill, leading to awkward encounters, sweet moments, and laugh-out-loud situations. The supporting cast, including Rhys Ifans as the eccentric Spike, adds layers of comedy. Did you know the famous blue door actually belonged to the film's screenwriter, Richard Curtis? He later sold it for charity! This movie is a warm hug, full of quotable lines and undeniable romance.

• Editor

  Rating: 5

  5

  May 27, 2025

  Another delightful film penned by Richard Curtis, this movie pairs the charmingly awkward Hugh Grant with America's Sweetheart, Julia Roberts. He plays a humble bookstore owner in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London, whose life is turned upside down when a world-famous actress walks into his shop. The film leans into the fantasy of an ordinary person falling for a superstar, navigating paparazzi, cultural differences, and personal insecurities. It's full of funny situations, endearing supporting characters (like Rhys Ifans' Spike), and that classic Curtis blend of humor and romance. Roberts' famous line, "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her," is delivered with perfect vulnerability.

• Editor

  Rating: 7

  7

  May 14, 2025

  From the writer of Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually, Notting Hill delivers another charming dose of British romance. It tells the fairy-tale story of a shy, unassuming bookstore owner (Hugh Grant) whose life is turned upside down when he falls for a famous American actress (Julia Roberts). The film plays with the classic 'ordinary guy meets extraordinary girl' trope with warmth and humor, exploring the challenges of fame and privacy in a relationship. Filmed largely in the picturesque Notting Hill neighborhood of London, the film captures a specific sense of place that adds to its charm. Hugh Grant's awkward charm and Julia Roberts' radiant smile make this a delightful watch.

• Editor

  Rating: 5

  5

  April 2, 2025

  Of course, at the top, we find 'Notting Hill' itself! This movie isn't just a benchmark; it's the gold standard for charming, transatlantic romances. The undeniable chemistry between Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant makes this film irresistibly delightful. I read somewhere that Hugh Grant wasn't convinced about his role, or the movie success. Richard Curtis convinced him, and the rest is history. The soundtrack alone is worth the watch!