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.
Won 1 BAFTA Film Award11 wins & 17 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The ending is happy and ironic in equal measure, but most of the fun is just getting there with the right chemistry and compatibility.
– Andrew Sarris,
New York Observer,
27 Apr 2007
fresh:
t's an agreeably slick affair, with decent support performances, elegant camerawork, and several impressive set pieces.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
An exceptionally guy-friendly chick flick.
– Jeff Millar,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Jul 2005
rotten:
Lately, romance comedies have expanded in running time, doubtless to compensate for their shrinkage in charm, and this is no exception -- it's way too long for something far too slight.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
22 Mar 2002
fresh:
The film's romantic core is impervious to problems.