Happy Birthday Hugh Grant! From William Thacker in Notting Hill To Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones' Diary, Here Are His Best Films!
Happy Birthday Hugh Grant! Hollywood's chocolate boy and everyone's favourite rom-com actor turns 59 today. And since it is his birthday today, we suggest you check out these seven films and do a Grant-movie-marathon!
Hugh Grant turns 59 today. The English actor might be making lesser appearances in movies as he is focussing on scripting and producing a project. But we sure can't forget those good ol' days when he played the charismatic rom-com actor. Well, if you folks remember, when the actor announced that he plans to quit playing the romantic comedy roles, it broke every one. But well, he is doing some good work presently like doing the TV series, A Very English Scandal. In fact, the actor even tied the knot with Anna Elisabet Eberstein and is enjoying a pretty settled life together with her. And while we speak about the present, let us take a step back reminisce the films that made Grant popular. Notting Hill Actor Hugh Grant Says He Is ‘Too Old and Ugly’ to Do Rom-Coms Now
Music and Lyrics
When speaking of rom-com with Hugh Grant, Music and Lyrics has to be mentioned. The film is one of the best musical romcoms and needless to say, has some impeccable chemistry shared between Grant and Drew Barrymore.
The Remains of the Day
Based on the famous book of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro, the film remains one of the best in British cinema. While Grant's part in the project is quite minuscule as he plays a doomed journalist, he has made a lasting impact on the audience.
Maurice
Interestingly, Grant's second film was a romantic comedy but between two men in the early 20th century England. t's a beautiful movie with the protagonist, Maurice (James Wilby), struggling to get through college, handle a tumultuous relationship, fit in society and eventually unite with his life partner. Grant plays Maurice's love interest, Clive Durham.
Bridget Jones' Diary
Can we get enough of Daniel Cleaver? The drop-dead handsome man with his wicked personality as he smirks and seduces all the lovefools across West London is a joyful ride. Not to mention how he does eventually drop to his knees but loses a woman to Mark Darcy.
Sense and Sensibility
Easily one of Grant's best works as the film did receive tremendous box office success and a plethora of accolades. Based on the famous novel by Jane Austen, the screenplay for the film was written by Emma Thompson as she starred as Elinor Dashwood. Hugh Grant played her love interest. With just a swish of his proposal scene in the movie, Grant won the show!
About a Boy
About a boy is a pure and genuine film about the eccentric relationship between a man and an eight-year-old boy. We have to give Grant credit for pulling off this role without making look creepy or unnatural.
Notting Hill
Could we have asked for a better romance drama? The final scene where Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) addresses the press to let William Thacker (Hugh Grant) know that she is ready to quit everything and be with him in the most subtle way really hits where it hurts!
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