Notting Hill (Ultimate Edition)

Starring:Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Richard McCabe, Rhys Ifans, James Dreyfus, Dylan Moran, Roger Frost, Henry Goodman, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lorelei King, John Shrapnel, Clarke Peters, Arturo Venegas, Yolanda Vazquez, Mischa Barton, Tim McInnerny, Gina McKee, Emma Chambers, Hugh Bonneville, Dorian Lough
Director: Roger Michell
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

Product Description

Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is the world s most famous movie star. Her picture has been plastered on the cover of every magazine, and every time she makes a move, the entire world knows about it. William Thacker (Hugh Grant) owns a travel bookstore in the quaint neighborhood of Notting Hill. His business is stagnant, he has the roommate from hell and his love life is completely nonexistent. Then one day, their paths cross and the couple comes to face the ultimate question: can two people fall in love with the whole world watching?

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Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Emma Chambers, James Dreyfus, Rhys Ifans, Tim McInnerny, and Gina McKee. Directed By: Roger Michell Running Time: 124 Mins., Color This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 1999 Universal Studios

Format: DVD MOVIE

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They don't really make many romantic comedies like Notting Hill anymore--blissfully romantic, sincerely sweet, and not grounded in any reality whatsoever. Pure fairy tale, and with a huge debt to Roman Holiday, Notting Hill ponders what would happen if a beautiful, world-famous person were to suddenly drop into your life unannounced and promptly fall in love with you. That's the crux of the situation for William Thacker (Hugh Grant), who owns a travel bookshop in London's fashionable Notting Hill district. Hopelessly ordinary (well, as ordinary as you can be when you're Hugh Grant), William is going about his life when renowned movie star Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) walks into his bookstore and into his heart. After another contrived meet-cute involving spilled orange juice, William and Anna share a spontaneous kiss (big suspension of disbelief required here), and soon both are smitten. The question is, of course, can William and Anna reconcile his decidedly commonplace bookseller existence and her lifestyle as a jet-setting, paparazzi-stalked celebrity? (Take a wild guess at the answer.) Smartly scripted by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral) and directed by Roger Michell (Persuasion), Notting Hill is hardly realistic, but as wish fulfillment and a romantic comedy, it's irresistible. True, Roberts doesn't really have to stretch very far to play a big-time actress who makes $15 million per movie, but she's more winning and relaxed than she's been in years, and Grant is sweetly understated as a man blindsided by love. Together, in moments of quiet, they're a charming couple, and you can feel her craving for real love and his awe and amazement at the wonderful person for whom he has fallen. The only blight on the film is its overbearing pop soundtrack, though Elvis Costello's heart-wrenching version of "She" gets poignant exposure. With Rhys Ifans as Grant's scene-stealing, slovenly housemate and Alec Baldwin in a sly, perfectly cast cameo. --Mark Englehart

Customer Reviews:

classic romantic comedy.......2007-05-13

Notting Hill is a modern single man's fairy tale and I don't mean that in a bad way. Julie Roberts never looked better, Hugh Grant is his charming best, the supporting cast are all likeable. The story is believeable and beautifully directed. If your like romantic comedies or are just looking to watch a good movie that you will walk away from feeling good then "Notting Hill" is the movie for you.

Love Conquers All in Notting Hill.......2007-05-10

This is a charming movie that I've seen several times and will probably see again. It's an upbeat, miracles happen, "celebrities are people too" kind of movie.

Boy meets girl, girl says "NO", then changes her mind. And keeps changing it. Anyone who has said "No", when his/her heart was yelling, "Yes Yes Yes ", can relate to this movie a lot.

One of the aspects that I found so interesting was the rigidly controlled structure under which Anna was required to live her life. And how relentlessly she had to smile, regardless of how she was feeling. It must be tough to have to be "on" so much of the time. NOTTING HILL gave us a window into the world in which celebrities live and some of the challenges they face.

This is a heartwarming, funny movie starring 2 talented actors playing 2 really likable characters. I have a weakness for movies with American/British romantic pairings, since Americans and Brits are culturally so different; in this movie, the plot is sweetened with the added romantic complication of wealthy/famous and not so wealthy or famous. It's a heartwarming rollicking ride !

I highly recommend Notting Hill.

"Surreal, But Nice": Pleasant Romantic Comedy from Richard Curtis.......2007-04-18

Of course in real life this would not happen, at least not to me. William, owner of a small bookshop in Notting Hill, not only falls in love with a Hollywood star Anna Scott (played by Julia Roberts who is virtually playing herself), but also he really begins to go out with her. Can an ordinary guy be the true love of the star whose face covers magazines every week? Here is a one story, delightfully romantic and told with humor, about the possibility of such a romance. The story sounds implausible, but still a very good one.

Despite some incredible situations, the chemistry between the two leads makes us forget them temporarily, and their romance is enchanting (and a bit predictable) to the end. In addition to Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant (and their undeniable star power), the film is supported by gifted actors playing colorful characters; they are Gina McKee, James Dreyfus, Emma Chambers and inimitable Rhys Ifans as Spike, the most unusual lodger in London. Amusing cameos of Alec Baldwin, Matthew Modine and young Mischa Barton as child actor (like she was then) shoud not be missed.

Pleasant romantic comedy "Notting Hill" is written by Richard Curtis, whose works before this one include equally romantic "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and less successful "The Tall Guy," both of which are based on the American-in-London situations. His script of "Notting Hill" is always witty, giving us some sly comments on human relations and film industry. (In fact, I am using it as the text for my English class in Japan.)

Some people may say this is not real Notting Hill (you don't see Notting Hill Carnival, for example) and probably they are right because, as I said, in real London this would not happen. It belongs to the ever-overcrowding genre of romantic comedy where romance means a lot, and in this respect "Notting Hill" is a success.

Fulfills all your .......2007-03-13

romantic needs. It is a cute movie about a girl and a guy who eventually get together. The process in between is hilarious!

comfort food for the lazy sunday.......2007-01-12

How can you not love this film? buy a copy and save it for the days when all hope has gone. this film really stands out as a repeat viewer.

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Notting Hill [HD DVD]
Starring: Alec Baldwin , Ann Beach , Hugh Grant , Lorelei King , and Tim McInnerny
Director: Roger Michell
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: HD DVD

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ASIN: B000RJO58C
Release Date: 2007-08-28

The Romantic Favorites Collection (Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason / About a Boy / Love Actually / Notting Hill)

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The Romantic Favorites Collection (Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason / About a Boy / Love Actually / Notting Hill)
Starring: The Romantic Favorites Collection (Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason / About a Boy / Love Actually / Notting Hill)
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Two Weeks Notice (Widescreen Edition)
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Music and Lyrics (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B000JBXY0S
Release Date: 2007-01-09

Customer Reviews:

DVD's that don't play on Australian players.......2007-04-08

I purchased to box sets of DVD's (both for gifts) and when I treid one of the DVD's out to make sure they were ok they did not play and the player said to "check your area". To say that I am bitterly dissappointed would be an understatement!! Not only was it a complete waste of money but also a sad reflection on Amazon for not notifying the purchaser of the requirements needed to use the product. Poor Poor Poor

I like it!.......2007-03-11

My husband and I saw the film "Love Actually "on Feb.14th,we all like it.

Funny and Romantic.......2007-02-14

These movies were purchased for my wife. She loves stuff like this and is a fan of Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. She thought the movies were funny and romantic...definitely a woman thing! She has already watched them a couple of times.

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classic romantic comedy
Love Conquers All in Notting Hill
"Surreal, But Nice": Pleasant Romantic Comedy from Richard Curtis
Fulfills all your
comfort food for the lazy sunday

Notting Hill (Ultimate Edition)
Starring: Julia Roberts , Hugh Grant , Richard McCabe , Rhys Ifans , and James Dreyfus
Director: Roger Michell
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005JCA9
Release Date: 2001-07-17

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Customer Reviews:

classic romantic comedy.......2007-05-13

Love Conquers All in Notting Hill.......2007-05-10

"Surreal, But Nice": Pleasant Romantic Comedy from Richard Curtis.......2007-04-18

Fulfills all your .......2007-03-13

romantic needs. It is a cute movie about a girl and a guy who eventually get together. The process in between is hilarious!

comfort food for the lazy sunday.......2007-01-12

How can you not love this film? buy a copy and save it for the days when all hope has gone. this film really stands out as a repeat viewer.

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About a Boy/Notting Hill
Starring: Hugh Grant , Nicholas Hoult , Toni Collette , Rachel Weisz , and Sharon Small
Director: Paul Weitz , Chris Weitz , and Roger Michell
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ASIN: B0001CNRJS
Release Date: 2004-04-27

Charlie Rose with Hugh Grant; Zed Nelson (August 20, 1999)

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Charlie Rose with Hugh Grant; Zed Nelson (August 20, 1999)

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First, British actor Hugh Grant talks about his memorable performance in Notting Hill and new movie, Mickey Blue Eyes. Grant also reflects on previous roles and his being categorized as a romantic comedy actor. Next, British photographer Zed Nelson looks at America and its relationship with guns. He discusses his exhibition titled Gun Nation, which is on view at the Newseum in New York City.

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Notting Hill/About a Boy Value Pack

Manufacturer: Uni Dist Corp. (Mca)
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Notting Hill [Region 2]
Starring: Julia Roberts , Hugh Grant , Richard McCabe , Rhys Ifans , and James Dreyfus
Director: Roger Michell
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001BPRTC

Average customer rating:

classic romantic comedy
Love Conquers All in Notting Hill
"Surreal, But Nice": Pleasant Romantic Comedy from Richard Curtis
Fulfills all your
comfort food for the lazy sunday

Notting Hill [Region 2]
Starring: Julia Roberts , Hugh Grant , Richard McCabe , Rhys Ifans , and James Dreyfus
Director: Roger Michell
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

classic romantic comedy.......2007-05-13

Love Conquers All in Notting Hill.......2007-05-10

"Surreal, But Nice": Pleasant Romantic Comedy from Richard Curtis.......2007-04-18

Fulfills all your .......2007-03-13

romantic needs. It is a cute movie about a girl and a guy who eventually get together. The process in between is hilarious!

comfort food for the lazy sunday.......2007-01-12

How can you not love this film? buy a copy and save it for the days when all hope has gone. this film really stands out as a repeat viewer.

Average customer rating:

classic romantic comedy
Love Conquers All in Notting Hill
"Surreal, But Nice": Pleasant Romantic Comedy from Richard Curtis
Fulfills all your
comfort food for the lazy sunday

Notting Hill [Region 2]
Starring: Julia Roberts , Hugh Grant , Richard McCabe , Rhys Ifans , and James Dreyfus
Director: Roger Michell
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video