How does Notting Hill conform to the typical conventions of the romantic comedy genre?
Viewers approach the film ‘Notting Hill’ with many expectations. It stars Hugh Grant as a shy London bookseller called William Thacker who has never had much luck with women and Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, a major Hollywood star. Both Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are well-known for their starring roles in romantic comedies and so viewers will have certain expectations after having seen their previous films and will measure ‘Notting Hill’ against other films of the romantic comedy genre, including those starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. ‘Notting Hill’ is written by Richard Curtis, whose fame is largely based on his successes in the romantic comedy genre.
