Introduction to Notting Hill
Notting Hill is one of the best romantic movies I've seen, because it carries several unusual twists and turns in the state of love here, and because it carries beautiful meanings about the extent of the influence of friends in our lives, and because it carries a distinctive mix of ordinary and simple characters, who seek their simplest rights in life with difficulty and pain, and despite this they live in a wonderful state of contentment, acceptance and love for others, even with their extreme differences from them.
It also sheds light on the lives of stars, and what they suffer from the lights of fame, which are constantly focused on them to prevent them from living a beautiful and special life.
It is a movie that pumps a lot of feelings into its viewers, but it also carries painful shocks sometimes, but it is very enjoyable and you do not get tired of watching it more than once.
Some may disagree with me in considering it one of the best romantic movies, but I will show you what made me consider it so, and the decision is yours in the end.
Movie Characters
William Thacker was played by the distinguished actor Hugh Grant, while Anna Scott was played by the wonderful actress Julia Roberts, and their performances were beautiful and brilliant, and carried a great realism that suited the events, in addition to the presence of a supporting actor like Rhys Ifans, I have never seen a role like his before, as Spike's role carries a kindness that reaches the level of naivety, and stupidity sometimes, and other strange qualities that he embodied in this role, but in the level of understanding others, he was very distinctive, all of this made this character extremely distinctive.
There is also the character of the couple Max and Bella, William's closest friends, and they are very in love despite Bella's disability and her constant sitting in a wheelchair. There is also the character of Honey, William's little sister, but she sees herself as less than ordinary, so she never finds love. There is also Bernie, who works in the stock exchange, but he is a character without clear features that attract those around him, so he also lacks love.
A strange mix of friends who carry misery within their ribs, but nevertheless live their day happily and do not let sadness surface, and this raises a very important question, how does this group control their internal fractures in this way, and the answer is simpler, it is the extraordinary desire to live life, which passes us by in the blink of an eye.
Some movie details
There are many things that should be pointed out here. For example, the comedy in the movie came from the spontaneity and kindness of some of the characters, which sometimes reaches naivety, and which has a great effect in making the movie graceful and light on the soul, despite its dark side that depicts the misery of these characters in dealing with different situations.
Experiencing true love is not an easy thing to find or repeat. It is like the only and last chance to achieve a tie in a final match, so this opportunity must be seized and fought for, so that one has done what is required of him, and no regrets over his failure to do so will overtake him.
When your heart is broken more than once, the picture becomes bleak for you, and you have a vague fear of repeating the matter, so William's reaction towards Anna in the scene of her asking him for love was very harsh but natural, and I think that many men would have followed the same rule, if they were exposed to the same thing, but he recovered when he knew that she wanted permanent love this time, and what made that likely was that she came to his place, and put all her fame aside so that he would return and love her again, the strange thing is that the eccentric Spike realized that, while he was telling the rest of his friends that he rejected her request, and they supported his response of rejection, because they realized his pain in the previous times that Anna abandoned him.
The conflict between Anna's stardom and her need for true love and a normal life was performed with true brilliance by the star Julia Roberts, who made us feel her need and helplessness at the same time, and we excused her in her dealings with William, because she had not yet gotten rid of the punishment of fame, which bound her with iron chains, and prevented her from enjoying a normal life filled with love, but in the end she was able to get rid of these chains, in response to the call of the heart yearning for this love.
The simple man was played with great spontaneity by the star Hugh Grant. His spontaneity and simplicity were very clear, to show the viewer the clear difference between the character of William and the character of Anna. However, many may object to the way he dealt with Anna, as she broke his heart twice, but his reaction was one of surrender to this matter. My interpretation of this is that it is the nature of his character in the film, which made him treat a thief in his library with simplicity, calm and elegance, and he also treated the people in the restaurant in the same way. Another interpretation is that he quickly became attached and affected by her, to the point that he was prevented from reacting violently to what she did to him.
Friends are a very important element in this movie, and we have all seen how much they are supportive and influential on the events, and their constant interaction with William, which is something that shows us the value of a true friend in our lives, and that his absence is something that causes discomfort, and the absence of someone to lean on in our time of distress, and the absence of a mirror that reflects our condition and tells us the truth of our feelings and whether they are right or wrong.
Notting Hill messages
We all need love and care, and Notting Hill has presented this to us in the different characters of the movie, as it is a definite instinct that has existed in humans since their inception, and despite the presence of many problems in their lives, love obscures these problems when it is truly present.
Notting Hill presented us with models of dealing with others, regardless of their tendencies, nature or appearance, and it is a distinctive thing in the movie that you appreciate others even in their differences from you.
The concept of friendship may sometimes be the only compensation, in the event of the absence or loss of love, so a true friend is considered a great gain in this life.
Cooperating in helping others achieve their goal is a beautiful and good thing, it strengthens friendship and deepens human bonds and feelings, and is met with gratitude and love.
People who are less or no longer important to us, may be the same people who provide us with the light that illuminates life situations for us, and guides us to make the right life or fateful decision.
Unusual fluidity and spontaneity, and simplicity as well, are the way of life of many people in this complex world, and it is a truly beautiful framework in life, which makes you wish you were with them in it.
The movie is distinguished and wonderful
The songs in the movie are really great, and add a special beauty to the movie.
The simplicity of many of the characters in the movie, who live their day spontaneously and happily, despite the presence of some tragedies in their lives, makes your heart lean towards them.
Spike's unique character added a distinctive comedic touch, amidst the volatile drama in the movie, and made the movie light on the soul, and was performed with the utmost magnificence and skill.
The fluctuations of the soul in that love relationship were deep, and completely appropriate for the two characters, made the matter very realistic, and made the viewer in complete anticipation of what the matter will end in.
The unique and sincere friendship between William and his group of friends, has an extraordinary effect and a beautiful impact on all viewers.
Save your love, is the most beautiful point I felt in Notting Hill, where Anna tried once, but was met with an unexpected and sad reaction from William, but when it was William's turn to try, his attempt was met with a wonderful and completely appropriate reaction from Anna. Notting Hill carries magic, lightness, fluidity, depth of feelings, simplicity, splendor, and light comedy, and enters all its characters directly into your heart, with the charming performance of its heroes, and with the wonderful adventure they went through, in order to win the hearts of those they love.
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