notting hill was one of those classics that i never got about watching, so when i finally did, the reason behind its popularity dawned upon me. it's simple. it shows the perhaps almost never. almost never that a movie star runs straight into you, let alone your heart at the next instant. almost never that she plants that kiss on you which grows into a love so fantastical that it's almost laughable. almost never that pride is lowered like this in the name of love. almost never that a guy treats a girl so precious, almost afraid that that very moment with her was the last. the almost never which leaves you wishing and wanting that it's mostly ever.