Summary: An exceptionally ordinary English bookstore owner falls for an American A-list movie star. At first, the feeling is mutual but their differences in lifestyle might make it impossible for them to be together.
Things I Liked: The humorous and truthful writing. The film's characters. The wonderfully human performances of the supporting cast. Julia Roberts's subtle portrayal of a flawed human being. The humorous performance of Rhys Ifans, the gentle wit of Hugh Grant and the selection and performances of the supporting cast.
Things I Didn't Like: The soundtrack, which often works against the story and visuals. The ending, which lacks the truthfulness of the rest of the film and treads dangerously close to that oh-so-familiar 'Hollywood ending'.
Four Stars out of Five Stars
FilmWatch Ratings Legend:
One Star: Hated it
Two Stars: Didn't like it
Three Stars: Liked it
Four Stars: Really liked it
Five Stars: Loved it
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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