When we want to warm our hearts a little and see a love movie, we can’t miss Notting Hill. Released in 1999 with an exceptional cast: Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. In case you missed it, the film tells the story of “the ordinary” William Thacker, a common British bookstore owner whose life is turned upside down when he embarks on a romance with celebrity Anna Scott. This is one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time and a fair set of (romantic) lessons that we could all hear. Among libraries and bookstores, the 10 films not to be missed if you are a book lover
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A simple romantic comedy, without too many hitches in the plot, but which is able to tell the fear of falling in love with great delicacy. The two protagonists are forced to overcome great emotional blocks. And this is what makes us fall in love with the couple: their mutual growth. Growth that goes beyond social status. Among the many things this film can teach us, we have chosen 3 focal points to reflect on. Be honest with yourself
William Thacker owns a small bookshop in Notting Hill. And a bit of a goofy, he lives with a super weird roommate and has low-key wit that he effectively uses against low-level shoplifters. Throughout Notting Hill history, Thacker questions his crush’s intentions and actions, but never questions his own worth. He is sure of what he brings “to the table” and this is probably one of the most attractive things for Anna Scott. Staying true to yourself and not conforming to external expectations – whether they are unrealistic or unfair expectations among your co-workers or in your personal or romantic life – is essential to living a happier life. Amaze by being yourself, by being original for who you simply are. Who really knows how to love you,Knowing What You Control
One of Notting Hill’s happiest and most satisfied characters is Bella, Thacker’s friend. He has long loved her, despite her marrying her best friend, and she serves up multiple words of wisdom as Thacker works out her relationship with Anna Scott. Although she was injured in a freak accident and she lost the chance to have children, Bella remains upbeat and positive. Her relationship with Max remains a positive and hopeful example for Thacker. Bella’s philosophy
As she says: “The more I think about things, the more I don’t see a common thread in life. Nobody knows why some things work and others don’t. ”
At the heart of Bella’s philosophy is the fact that, while we can’t choose whether life will give us something, we can choose how to respond. We are masters of our choices and, above all, of our actions in the face of unpredictability. This is certainly one of the most important lessons of this film, which makes unpredictability and instinct the main drivers of the story. Everyone needs love
Anna Scott stands in front of William Thacker towards the end of Notting Hill and declares: “I am just a girl, in front of a boy, who asks him to love her”. And a touching joke that aims to “belittle” her fame and his fortune (these are key concerns for William who fears he will one day be discarded by Anna who wields much more power than him). So it doesn’t matter who we are in life, how much they earn, how much fame we have achieved. Humans crave connection, companionship and love. This is an important thing to keep in mind in any relationship. And it’s also important to remind us that we all deserve a chance to be happy. Let’s do it.
