Two Weeks Notice
Two Weeks Notice
PG-13 | 20 December 2002 (USA)
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Dedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson goes to work for billionaire George Wade as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.

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Uriah43

This film begins with a young, liberal activist named "Lucy Kelson" (Sandra Bullock) staging a protest in front of a building that is about to be demolished. As it so happens the principle person responsible for the demolition is an extremely wealthy businessman named "George Wade" (Hugh Grant) who essentially does whatever he wants because he doesn't know anything other than the bottom line. Then one day he decides he needs a lawyer to help him in his business so he hires a person who just happens to be a graduate from the Harvard School of Law named—Lucy Kelson. And his life is drastically altered from that moment on. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was an okay romantic-comedy which suffered from two basic flaws. For starters, there really wasn't much chemistry between Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock and that quality is almost a necessity for a film like this. The other problem was the fact that it was extremely predictable. Even so, this movie was still entertaining enough and I have rated it accordingly. Average.

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Irishchatter

Even though, I wouldn't consider this the best romantic comedy I've ever seen but it is good at the same time. I didn't have much giggles with it like I would not see it as funny, I would just see it as well known stars being in this, that's all.I found Sandra Bullock ' s character more smarter then Hugh Grants character. He was more of a confused person than people might think. He is a good actor but I find he kind of didn't act well with this one. He probably should've played more serious than trying to be funny, yknow.The good thing that happened in this movie, they kissed. Seriously, it would melt your heart like hell! I bet Hugh Grant was dying to kiss Sandra Bullock. You can really tell by his face!It's an average film, even though, it would be better if you had a group of people around watching it with you!

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eric262003

If you seen one romantic comedy you've seen them all. And "Two Weeks Notice" offers very little in the category with any originality let alone lacks in spark. The film juxtaposes between the sugary sweet that it lacks quality to keep me enthralled the whole way through. And after its through you just forget about it without really giving much to comment about after you've watched it. The other unbalanced factor is that it has a great opening scene that has a potential to be something special only to get cheated out turning this lightweight film to a featherweight slug. Sandra Bullock stars as Luck Kelson a liberal attorney who opposes the destruction of condemned buildings perpetrated by heartless corporate shrills. The main culprit behind this operation is a Donald Trump like real-estate superpower George Wade (Hugh Grant). His purpose is make buildings to fit the modern spirit. Lucy has been dubbed as an opposer to gentrification, but George sees her as a ignoramus who doesn't know the concept of progress. And in strange turn of events, Lucy ends up working for George and is ranked as chief counsel. Her skills and determination rubs rightly on him. As the months progress Lucy finds herself an essential worker as she becomes his assistant rather than just an attorney. She becomes sick of becoming a pawn to his demands she signs in her resignation. But as she takes her leave, she uncovers that the relationship between each other is way beyond that of boss and employee. Guys who take their girlfriends to see these romantic comedies have no real motive just to see two people getting to know each other as they progressively fall head over heels for one another well "Two Weeks Notice" is no exception to the rule. It seems that director/writer Marc Lawrence already anticipates which viewers are coming to see this one. He seems so sure of himself that the romantic comedy formula is rubbed in our faces that fans of other genres will likely turn them away. In others it's what you see is what you get and if you can't accept it, then too bad. But for the romantic comedy fans, this film has its share of flaws too. The happily ever after ending is way too rushed and very forced. It feels as if you have a box of chocolates and you pick one out of the box and you are the type who wants to savour the taste. But instead of indulging in its richness, you gobble it all down until there's not one left. That's what this movie's about, the buildup to the climax goes way too fast, it feels like you have missed it entirely. The film overall is just buildup and really nothing more. The main performers of this type of comedy may be capable of performing this kind of genre with their eyes closed, but sadly the chemistry between these two veterans are nowhere to be found. They have their moments, but very sporadically. The main reason is that Miss Bullock looks like she's bored out of her wits and to think there was time where I thought she had a hint of panache. Contrary, Hugh Grant was excellent in his performance, showing energy, poise and a character that grows onto you right away. His delivery is as always very impressive and just seems to carry himself the way through whereas Bullock seems she's getting tired of performing in romantic comedies. But in the long run, unless you're dumber than a bag of rocks, we all know what transpires once all the smoke's been cleared. The path has been cleared out for the audience only to be sidetracked by the sudden changes to may look like a traditional romantic comedy by have the audacity to be labeled as a feature film. Lucy has a mysterious boyfriend who is never on screen. And her new replacement June Carver (Alicia Witt) makes a seductive move on George right in front of eyes, much to her chagrin especially when they engage in an innocent game of strip chess. "Two Weeks Notice" is way too mundane to be labeled as uplifting and intriguing or virtually irritatingly repulsive. It's just colour by the lines and formulaic.

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leplatypus

Really, Alicia was the star of the movie as she brings wit and energy to a rather lethargic movie.Honestly, if it's a comedy, it's not funny. The bloopers make me laugh more.If it's a romance, it's dull: the relationship between Sandra and Grant isn't convincing and not built. They compress nearly a year of relationship into one hour and the selection of scenes isn't very revealing.Worst, the movie is plagued by the Hollywood rule for romance involving big stars: the lovers are always from high society, live a plush and wealthy life thus the audience can't never relate to them. I got always the feeling that instead of talking about or inspiring our lives, they prefer talking about the lives of their too much-paid cast. In other words, when those overpaid movies stars ask millions to play their own easy lives on screen, they are despicable and their movies are crap. This one is a fine example of that discrepancy.

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