Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant forge memorable chemistry in this charmer about two very different people--William, an unassuming bookstore owner in London's Notting Hill section, and Anna, a Hollywood actress--who, against the odds, fall in love. After Anna wanders into William's shop while filming on location in London, the two share an instant attraction and find themselves attempting to forge a normal relationship despite Anna's megawatt star power. Screenwriter Richard Curtis (FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL) has crafted a traditional romantic comedy that is surprisingly frank in its depiction of the lives of the rich and famous and the price they pay for success.
DVD Features:
2-Disc Set
Region 1
Special Packaging
Package Note: Custom Case
Collectors Edition
Letterbox - 2.35
Disc 1:
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary: Roger Michell - Director, Richard Curtis - Writer
Featurette: SEASONAL WALK ON PORTABELLO ROAD
Making Of: SPOTLIGHT ON LOCATION
Disc 2:
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Music Highlights
Deleted Scenes
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Script-to-Screen Comparison
Music Video:
1. Elvis Costello - SHE
2. Shania Twain - YOU'VE GOT A WAY
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Biographies: Cast & Crew
Stills/Photos: Gallery
DVD-ROM Features:
Executive Producer
Richard Curtis: Screenwriter
Director of Photography
Eric Coulter: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Review 1:
"...This role gives Ms. Roberts a lovely opportunity to poke fun at her own situation..."
Source: New York Times
p.E7 05/28/1999
Review 2:
"...The movie is bright, the dialogue has wit and intelligence, and Roberts and Grant are very easy to like..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.30 05/28/1999
Review 3:
4 stars out of 5 -- "A warm, romantic film for a rainy day, as Grant and Roberts play mismatched lovers....Their star quality here never waivers."
Source: Total Film
p.89 12/01/2007
Review 4:
"...NOTTING HILL is a smartly cast and consistently amusing romantic comedy..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.F1 05/28/1999
Review 5:
"...NOTTING HILL doesn't just refresh. It's deadpan wit, ingenious fairy-tale premise and superbly accomplished cast will leave you feeling positively oxygenated..."
Source: USA Today
p.1E 05/28/1999