William Thacker is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott appears in his shop. A chance encounter over spilled orange juice leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.
Won 1 BAFTA Film Award11 wins & 17 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The film's romantic core is impervious to problems.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
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:
An exceptionally guy-friendly chick flick.
– Jeff Millar,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Jul 2005
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:
The ending is happy and ironic in equal measure, but most of the fun is just getting there with the right chemistry and compatibility.