Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

Awesome Movie

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Two Weeks Notice (2002): Dir: Marc Lawrence / Cast: Hugh Grant, Sandra Bullock, Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey, Robert Klein: Boring romantic comedy that is about as much fun as a pap smear test. It is the kind of film where one brings sleeping pills in hopes that they put him to sleep before the film does. Title represents time factor for which Sandra Bullock claims to be working for Hugh Grant but it really indicates the limits before they come together. Bullock plays an attorney struggling to save a shelter. She refers to Hugh Grant who is in charge of the wreckage and hires her on his staff. She is not impressed. She is awakened by his bored phone calls, paged at a wedding ceremony, etc. This film is so boring that if the phone rang while two people viewed it then both would scramble to answer it. Director Marc Lawrence does an uninspiring job with this bland production. There is nothing romantic about it and all it really accomplishes is taking two appealing leads and making them as dull as possible devoid of charm. Grant does his best with his wit and charm but cannot pull his role above conventions. Bullock is starting to repeat herself with these embarrassing romantic roles. In supporting roles are Alicia Witt as his replacement with obvious intentions. Dana Ivey is also featured. This junk is without a shred of originality. Its screenplay consists of two weeks worth of garbage. Score: 1 / 10

What a hoot - this has become a family favorite. Full of great little comedic elements and great acting by Bullock and Grant. I honestly cannot believe this has a 6!! Bullock plays a great by the book environmentalist lawyer and Grant is the wealthy, somewhat dense tycoon. They really have great chemistry and keep your smile on throughout the movie. As they work closer together, you can watch the walls go down and the huge differences of opinion fade, as humor greases the wheels. The "save the world" attitude of Bullock is further established by her parents, which add a nice accent to the meal, and make the tension between the two leads more palpable. There are several unforgettable scenes that become quotable and highlight an already entertaining movie.

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.

Along with wit and humor Lawrence, Bullock, and Grant provide a a very human touch that resonates throughout the movie. In a very well done scene on the rooftop of Lucy's parent's New York apartment, Lucy shares with George that she never lived upto her mother's expectations. George says that is different from people "having no expectations". This is where movie transforms beyond the opposites attract story. It makes sense of Lucy's need to be perfect, and the man that George could be that he is well aware of. In it's own light hearted way, "Two Weeks" looks at where you sell out, where do you become a whore (but in a nice way), and where do you take a stand. And taking a stand is never easy... even in a romantic comedy, though it sometimes takes longer.Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant are magic together. They are both smart and their characters' are also. Grant as George is charming, witty, and playing someone who has honor and substance that are dimissed by all except Lucy (Bullock). Grant is masterful at hinting at a depth of character. Sandra Bullock is beautiful, smart, and funny as Lucy. She also stretches herself when Lucy drunkenly braggs about her sexual prowess-- "bobcat... pretsel thing." Bullock lends compassion and a whacky sensibilty to Lucy who scares men off by being too smart and too perfect, but still not good enough for her mother. Her Lucy only gets a clue when she hires her replacement (a good Alicia Witt)-- she is in love with George. The exchanges between Grant and Bullock are so natural... like conversation, spoken and unspoken.At one point in the movie, Lucy has a breakfast conversation with her Dad (a goofy and wise Robert Klein). She asks him "What if people don't change?" The point is they will or they don't. Kind of like loving someone is accepting them for who they are and for who they are not. Be open to surprises. Marc Lawrence's "Two Weeks Notice" is an excellent surprise. He along with Bullock and Grant have made a classic romantic comedy and more.