No one doesromantic comediesquite likeHugh Grant.
Nevertheless, his rom-com era remains unforgettable.
His films captured the highs and lows of modernromance, cementing his place in rom-com history.
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The Rewriteis Hugh Grant’s final rom-com to date before he beganhis journey in much more diverse roles.
The film received lukewarm reviews from critics, but everyone agreed that the cast’s which includesAllison JanneyandJ.K.
His slow-blooming romance with Betty is sweet and natural, not like the typical formulaic rom-coms.
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However, he hasn’t written anything in years.
As they collaborate, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Grant has impeccable comedic timing in this film, making Alex one of his most fun roles.
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Fed up with his behavior, Lucy hands in her two weeks' notice.
But as she trains her replacement, they realize that their relationship might be more than professional.
After writing Bullock’s hit,Miss Congeniality, this film is director Marc Lawrence’s feature film debut.
Content with his commitment-free lifestyle, he comes up with the idea of dating single mothers.
His plan leads him to Marcus (Nicholas Hoult), an awkward and lonely 12-year-old boy.
The film balances comedy and drama perfectly, offering sharp humor alongside genuine emotional weight.
Grants chemistry with young Nicholas Hoult is atthe heart of the movie.
This film is one of thedefining rom-coms of the early 2000s, andone of Renee Zellweger’s best performances.
Amidst comedic blunders and poignant reflections, Bridgets journey highlights themes of self-discovery and genuine love.
Hugh Grant has the perfect role for him in this film.
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A lawyer decides that she’s used too much like a nanny by her boss, so she walks out on him.
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Bridget, a single woman in her thirties, embarks on a mission to overhaul her life by keeping a diary, where she records her resolutions, romantic entanglements, and professional aspirations. Her love life becomes a rollercoaster as she juggles the attentions of her charming but roguish boss and a seemingly cold but earnest family friend. Amidst comedic blunders and poignant reflections, Bridget’s journey highlights themes of self-discovery and genuine love. The film offers a witty and heartwarming portrayal of personal growth and the complexities of relationships in the contemporary world.
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Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England
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Starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, Notting Hill is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a charming British bookseller who falls in love with an American movie star. Released in 1999, the romantic comedy written by Bridget Jones’s Diary and Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis was a critical and box office success.
