Two Weeks Notice

2002 "Over. Done. Finished. A comedy about love at last glance."
6.2| 1h41m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 20 December 2002 Released
Producted By: Fortis Films
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
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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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ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.
Nessieldwi 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.
Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
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!
sara_investpro Would it not be absolutely great if two people who together could do so much to help humanity got together? Highly unlikely and very indeed only Hollywood because that is what Hollywood does: allow us to dream and step into another perspective. Far better than 30 seconds in Kardashianland.Oh, I live in Southern California. A bit prejudice about what art is.Everyone here thinks they have the gift, the look, that thing and kill themselves trying to get it for the wrong reasons. Fame. So two famous actors decided not to make a chic flic? We may actually lept forward in human evolution.It is a millennium step back in time when women did not say thank you for treating me like garbage than demanding everything but my mind.
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.
Spikeopath Lucy Kelson {Sandra Bullock} lands a job as chief counsel for a big hitting New York real estate firm that is owned by mega-rich George Wade {Hugh Grant}. He's an engaging enough boss but he's very shallow, and Lucy finds that she's practically running his life for him. So finally tiring of being treated like a Personal Assistant, she gives her two weeks notice of resignation. But can the pair do with out each other? And is there more than a working relationship bubbling under the surface? For his first feature film directing assignment, Marc Lawrence played it safe and got lucky with his lead actors. Whilst hardly setting a new benchmark in the ROM-COM genre, Two Weeks Notice is however witty and not without charm. This is due in the main to the pairing of Grant & Bullock, who play it perky and spark a chemistry so sadly lacking in many other modern day films of its ilk. By their own admission the pair got on great off screen, and that is evident as the pair feed of each other to make the lightweight script work wonders. The dominance of the pair tho leaves little room for the supporting actors to breathe, with many of them coming across as mere fillers. It's this that stops the film from being the great film that Bullock, and particularly Grant's, efforts deserved.Enjoyable light entertainment that could have been better if more thought had gone into the outer characters. 6.5/10