8.1 stars.
I didn't think it would be a spin on the actual 'Notting Hill', but I soon realized it was. It only shares one aspect though: celebrity dates a commoner. The story is about an American woman (Ramos) who gets swept up into the drama of a famous footballer (Moseley) who lives and plays in London. His brother who is British is dating her sister, an American, but she hasn't met the family yet. She flies to London over the holidays to finally meet this "mysterious" British family. She doesn't recognize him for the big sports icon, so he's intrigued and somewhat beguiled by her lack of interest. He's been searching for a woman to treat him as a normal citizen rather than a big time football star (soccer for the Americans).
As the story continues, there are some out of place moments which I attribute to acting styles. I disagree that the lead female is standoffish and difficult. I think it's just a quirk the actress is trying to convey, a bit odd at times, but she's portraying a serious person. I lean in favor of giving her the benefit of the doubt. I give her credit though, she is adept at the ice cold persona. Can't put a finger on why some uncomfortable moments, could be clashing performance methods, but as they say: "the show must go on".
I thoroughly enjoyed 'Christmas in Notting Hill', it's a pleasurable romance, entertaining through and through. In my opinion, many viewers don't feel Ramos is charismatic, however I think she has great presence. And Mr. Moseley is quite talented and gives a convincing performance.
I didn't think it would be a spin on the actual 'Notting Hill', but I soon realized it was. It only shares one aspect though: celebrity dates a commoner. The story is about an American woman (Ramos) who gets swept up into the drama of a famous footballer (Moseley) who lives and plays in London. His brother who is British is dating her sister, an American, but she hasn't met the family yet. She flies to London over the holidays to finally meet this "mysterious" British family. She doesn't recognize him for the big sports icon, so he's intrigued and somewhat beguiled by her lack of interest. He's been searching for a woman to treat him as a normal citizen rather than a big time football star (soccer for the Americans).
As the story continues, there are some out of place moments which I attribute to acting styles. I disagree that the lead female is standoffish and difficult. I think it's just a quirk the actress is trying to convey, a bit odd at times, but she's portraying a serious person. I lean in favor of giving her the benefit of the doubt. I give her credit though, she is adept at the ice cold persona. Can't put a finger on why some uncomfortable moments, could be clashing performance methods, but as they say: "the show must go on".
I thoroughly enjoyed 'Christmas in Notting Hill', it's a pleasurable romance, entertaining through and through. In my opinion, many viewers don't feel Ramos is charismatic, however I think she has great presence. And Mr. Moseley is quite talented and gives a convincing performance.