Hugh Grant’s Love Affair

Hugh John Mungo Grant born in 1960 on the 9^th of September, a British actor and a film producer, who has earned recognition has acting as a womanizer or a hopeless romantic. Through his hard

work he has gained a BAFTA and a Golden Globe. This post explores his best work in romantic comedy, a genre which he is no stranger.

Music and Lyrics

Based around the bouncy Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) who lives off his 80’s pop group's success by performing at school reunions and theme parks. An opportunity to write and record with the teen idol, ‘Cora Corman’ arisen, leaving Alex in need of a lyricist. Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore) his plant girl is noticed for her wittiness and her skill for poetry and together bond on a journey to create a hit song. The melodies created by this film will be stuck in your head along with Grant’s charismatic impression.

Quote of the Character:

Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant): “The best time I've had in the last fifteen years was sitting at that piano with you.”

Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore): “That's wonderfully sensitive... especially from a man who wears such tight pants.”

Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant): “It forces all the blood to my heart.”

Bridget Jones Diary:

A film adaption of the book brings a British woman in order to improve herself keeps track of her life by a diary. Starring alongside two Oscar winners Colin Firth, Renée Zellweger this movie brings complete laughter. Grant stars as a dishonest by charming boss who takes the interest of Bridget (Zellweger)

Quote of the Character:

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger): “Daniel, what you just did is actually illegal in several countries.”

Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant): “That is one of the reasons that I'm so thrilled to be living in Britain today.”

Love Actually

Following the lives of numerous couples and their tales of Christmas. Hugh Grant stars as ‘The Prime Minister’ who falls in love with the newly staffed secretary Natalie. Grant’s screen time is what keeps me watching the long epic love movie.

Quote of the Character:

Not really a quote but his dance scene, displayed below

 

Two Weeks Notice

The plot involves Lucy Kelson (Sandra Bullock) a environmentalist neurotic attorney who is working her two week notice to George Wade (Hugh Grant) a charming, irresponsible and extremely wealthy. Similar to his character in Bridget Jones, this underrated movie is fanciful entertainment which is worth the watch.

Quote of the Character:

George Wade (Hugh Grant): “I own the hotel, and I live there. My life is very much like Monopoly.”