Who Deserves The Last Brownie? | Notting Hill | Screen Bites

[@WochoGonnado]

"No, nice try gorgeous, but you don't fool anyone...." Great line to break the ice.

[@jcq1961]

And epically self-involved.

[@Vancerova]

You mean the awkwardness.

[@cholatepnabangchang4834]

The fact that Anna didn't get the brownie in the end (her story is far from being the saddest one in the table), but she got to vent her insecurities and showed the audience her fragile side without us feeling forced, then the tension is defused by comedy, that is a very nice bit of screenwriting.

[@techie.gaurav]

There is a reason this is such a fantastic move.

[@jimmerrick14]

The way Tim McInnerny looks at his wife when she tells them about their inability to have kids is so well acted. He conveys his devotion for her regardless of all the things she list's so well. Its a beautiful piece of acting.

[@lucylufrank3770]

I agree, it’s beautiful, his love, the pride he feels at her bravery - it’s utterly breathtaking.

[@mobiz711]

Couldn't agree more. I was going to make the same comment, you saved me the trouble of looking up McInnerrny's name, thank you. Sublime piece of acting.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

This scene and the scene at the end where the all pile in his car to go find Anna and he doesnt ho without his wife. When he picks her up and smiles at her told me that even with some of the hardships they face in life she makes him happy.

[@obediahpolkinghorniii564]

Agreed. The word 'underrated' is overused, especially when we think that everyone else ought to love our favorite actor as much as we do, but Tim McInnerny is so much more than 'that annoying man in Blackadder'. He seems like a lovely fellow, too.

[@timmadigan]

Not just look but the pause after her "and that deserves a brownie" and then turning it towards William with his "I don't know" to say how much worse someone else has it.. just to make her laugh again. and then again, at the end, when it does the same for Anna after her fairly honest brownie story.

[@Trikeboy2]

What is great about this scene is you get a lot of character information basically thrown in your face via exposition, but it felt 100% natural and not forced at all.

[@duchess8762]

Great observation, I have never noticed that before, it really does feel natural.

[@John-dw6ru]

Maybe a little forced.

[@shadysorkin9214]

Yep its a smart way to get to know all the characters without it feeling forced or stale. Good writing.

[@radiohead2206]

Agreed. Great writing. Acting can only go so far.

[@scotty6858]

I agree.

[@tomryan4556]

Late 90s movies had such a real warmth and cosiness to them. Miss that

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Advent of social media, smart phones, online dating, and Tinder.

[@user-wr7rr3fx7v]

Yes!!! Miss it to!!

[@LdevArt]

the warmth of a satanic death ritual corpse being served for 'dinner'..

[@happyrose1924]

I miss that too

[@SignalCorps1]

Probably the greatest character development scene in the history of movies. After five mins the audience has a much better feel for all six characters and its pulled off in such a way that doesn’t feel forced and yet is funny and charming. Brilliant.

[@jasonberry2646]

I think it's one of the greatest pieces of exposition ever written in a screenplay. Astonishing.

[@andrewrudygalindo2646]

The level of charm this scene emits it’s on another level. Saw this for the first time. This actors and the ensemble work they did, walked away with the whole film, for me.

[@marcopolo9146]

I had friends like that when I was young but no more. It was glorious though.

[@fw1421]

Andrew Rudy Galindo I cant believe the cute redhead died. 😰😰😰

[@erin8005]

@@fw1421 She did!? What?

[@fw1421]

@@erin8005 Yea,Emma Chambers,died in 2018. Heart Attack.😢 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gustavbrinkel5489]

@@marcopolo9146 what happened - did you just drift apart?

[@thinguyen8744]

This is the best scene in the whole movie. People connect when they share their miseries, not boasting their successes.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Visit Toronto! Only successes allowed.

[@Jmcinally94]

I think it was a nice showcase of British self depreciating humour and how Anna passed the test by not being too successful to get in on it!

[@BobStein]

Almost better than the fall-winter-spring walk through the marketplace, to Bill Withers' song Aint No Sunshine When She's Gone.

[@rohitm1984]

i think people complain too much these days. maybe sharing misery is a different skill

[@max-oliviermuller5535]

I worked in Finance industry and I confirm that Bern deserves the brownie

[@WBCRO]

This movie had a wonderful ensemble. They convinced us that they had been close for a long time. You could see why Anna Scott enjoyed spending time with them and longed to have a circle of friends like them.

[@UOGMathRoden]

Hugh Grant is SO likeable when he says "Pathetic effort to hog the brownie!". The whole scene warms the heart. ❤

[@panprezes1993]

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[@Scribe31us]

I always thought the love story between the couple who couldn't have kids is almost as compelling as Anna and Wills. There's such warmth in what they don't have to say, it makes me smile.

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

The sheer calibre of actors sitting around this table just boggles the mind.... Thank you

[@CalifScots]

I just love this scene. She gets to truly relax and enjoy herself for an evening among people who see her as ‘Anna’ and not ‘Ms Scott’, always having to wonder what they want from her.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

What does anyone from an actress?

[@rishiamishra]

"Pathetic effort to hog the brownie" lol

[@Oldsoul759]

The look of love, pain and everything in between the husband gave. Chills..

[@Lukamusic81]

I still think the couple who can't have children deserve the last brownie

[@hd-xc2lz]

But the wife lets the mood get too intense, violates the happy/sad collective tone agreed upon, and so the search must move along. But yeah, they had it in the bag.

[@carlosparra8976]

no they dont...the actress deserves that brownie

[@hd-xc2lz]

@@carlosparra8976 Convince us without using the actress' rationale. Or elaborate on it, because neither of us was won over.

[@carlosparra8976]

@@hd-xc2lz To be honest, I just said that because I know everyone else is taking the politically correct stance and rooting for the unfortunate couple with the big life dramas as opposed to the rich and famous movie star. "Rich people are evil booooo.." Rich and famous people also suffer, People think having money solves all your problems but once you have money and realize the existential void is still there and is deeper than you imagined, that is when shit gets real. Plus JR is so adorable here!!

[@hd-xc2lz]

@@carlosparra8976 Not sure about the couple's struggle being the "politically correct" choice, but agree with you generally about the ever glib rich-people-booo! stance. I'd say better brownie competition for the infertile couple would be Honey. Remember that Anna ends up happily married to William and largely gets there because she is/was a globe trotting actress.

[@vuxdinh]

Truly a great scene from a movie that people often overlook. Well written and well-acted. The scene is warm, funny, slightly awkward (appropriately so) and poignant. It has an emotional depth that blends so well with the British dry sense of humor.

[@pri_11]

We do not have movies like this anymore, really sad. Such a beautiful scene.

[@TRONwuzhere82]

Agreed!

[@johnjim6793]

England is the only place in the world where a dialogue like this could really work. I once had it explained by an English flatmate: In England, when the other person starts poking fun at you, which can sometimes sound insulting and vicious to foreigners, it is actually meant as the highest form of a compliment. It means: "We have overcome this initial stiff politeness between strangers, and I'm willing to let you into my personal life. No matter your character flaws, I will always be your friend. I'm making fun of your little ideosyncrasies because that's what makes you a very special person to me." If this is true, it would be a very admirable character trait of the English, also because it requires a huge sense of self-irony.

[@jefroukos]

Come to the Netherlands. Us Dutchies roast each other viciously and we're very self-deprecating. Even the English consider us a bit too dark sometimes. We love English humour though!

[@mariachiingles2348]

*only if you're another English born. Brits are the least friendly people in the world to foreigners, in particular coloured ones.

[@kdp8133]

And the Welsh. It’s British humour 😊

[@kdp8133]

@@jefroukosSounds good to me. Haven’t been over there for ages, and yet you’re close neighbours! Lovely people, lovely country ❤😊

[@Macca-95]

This definitely rubbed off on the Aussies as well. The things we say to our best mates are positively shocking, but we love them to bits.

[@tartanbasketball]

It’s the perfect length. You learn a lot of character in this scene. Self doubt, no confidence, work shambles and the seeing the positive in so much negative. But shame on Anna for trying to steal the last brownie! $15 million for your last movie? Sorry no brownie for you. Gosh I love this movie.

[@ericmgarrison]

The amount she quoted is exactly what she earned for Notting Hill!

[@login-xt6hv]

시도는 좋았죠, 시도는 하고 보는 앤

[@tibbsdailyday2611]

The wholes scenes with this bunch are so precious, the chemistry is off the chart, especially this one, felt so realistic

[@terwya]

The timing of actor Tim McInnerny to pull the sad parts into comedy is brilliant. The scene where his wife says she can't get pregnant, silence, then he turns it over to Will (Hugh Grant) then when Anna talks about her used to be someone speech, silence, then he says Nice try Gorgeous.

loved this scene and the actress that plays "Honey" is gone too soon!

[@NsTheName]

@Kelly SHOWELL Yes, she died of a heart attack in 2018 :(

[@benedictmiller847]

@@NsTheName And she was only 53 years old. Poor dear. She had really bad asthma which started to affect her heart.

[@rizvaldo7209]

Nooo :(

[@hd-xc2lz]

She was one of those character actors who with the smallest part, 5 minutes or less screen time, could create a fully rounded character with a point of view, and a past, present and future.

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@NsTheName Poor thing. :(

[@scotty6858]

This is the best scene of the whole movie. None of them even consider that Anna might have any sort of sad story to tell, but one that's very real for someone like her-she fears being cast aside and forgotten when her looks are gone. Also, this whole gathering was probably the most "normal" evening she's probably had in a long time.

[@noirjacques3274]

Along with his deadpan delivery of the line “Bastards” from “Four Weddings” one of my absolute favourites of Hugh Grant- “Pathetic effort to hog the brownie” ... still hilarious years on!

[@ZATennisFan]

This movie is one of the finest examples of cinematic "lightning in a bottle". I don't think there is one false note anywhere

[@Cchogan]

This scene was so well directed and edited. There is not a timing mistake anywhere. Perfection.

[@roiblack8587]

This scene gets me ALL THE TIME. Everytime. The sadness, the joy, the comedy. I love it so much.

[@colinbaker3916]

Beautiful work by Tim McInnerny, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville and the much missed Emma Chambers.

[@randomman4938]

I loved this movie specifically because of the friendship group. This dinner scene reminds me so much of me with my college friends when we were in our mid-late 20's. We would still gather on regular occasions for dinners our, or in house, and we would always just sit and talk and laugh the night away. By the time we all got to our early 30's everyone had growing kids, and zero time to do such gatherings anymore.

[@chrissnuggs]

No words are adequate to describe how stunning and moving this scene is. It is a total masterpiece for so many reasons.

[@SimplySarah2007]

Bella (Gina McKee) looks exactly like a female version of Hugh Grant!

[@cordeliacarstairs2796]

Can't believe Hugh Bonneville looks so relatively young here

[@Fcutdlady]

I was going to say exactly the same thing. I suppose I'm used to seeing a slightly older version of Hugh Boneville in Downton Abbey!

[@mgeek1]

Well, this movie was released in 1999. He was 36.

[@melodyd6037]

I wish we older people could wear a big picture of ourselves from when were young around our necks. People tend to forget that we were young once and treat us like clueless idiots who haven't lived and experienced the world. We weren't born old.

[@180MPH_In_The_Wrong_Lane]

Wait wut! You mean THE Hugh from Downtown Abbey?

[@LGranthamsHeir]

@@180MPH_In_The_Wrong_Lane He's Lord Grantham's allright :)

[@teresabarbosa316]

Masterclass in writing and acting. Real heart

[@EphemeralProductions]

I have always liked the redheaded woman! She was one of the funniest people in the movie, I think! :)

[@EphemeralProductions]

@Leo Peridot :(

[@lennondoran5546]

And spike

[@preppyprbsims5030]

Then you'd be sad to know, she died.

[@magicwandfour]

Can I suggest you try watching `The Vicar of Dibley` ,the actress , Emma Chambers`, plays the Verger (the vicars assistant for my non UK cousins). It was a massively popular series with Dawn French as the vicar. It was written by Richard Curtis, who also wrote Notting Hill,Four Weddings and Love Actually-amongst others. Sadly Emma Chambers passed away in 2018 of a heart attack, she was 53.

[@leav4g]

I loved her too. I think i heard she passed away couple years ago. I was like wow.😍

[@lynnbullard9715]

I love this movie. Enjoyed it, in the theater, with my mom not too long before she passed away. She loved it. A dear memory.

[@CzarsSalad]

One of the most charming movies I've ever seen

[@roadie3124]

Brilliant scene. It seems so desperately unfair that the life of a beautiful soul, Emma Chambers, should be cut short.

[@katiekitchen895]

Who got the brownie? This is why the British don’t go to therapists. We confess at dinner tables and our mates pick us up by teasing us gently enough to turn tears to smiles. I love my pals, old are gold and new are true and Thank God for them daily.

[@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572]

Islam is the truth.

[@mx-gamesdev8287]

Yes I am British and if you have a problem tell your freind and they spread the word and everyone knows... So problem solved rather than spending on therapists, spend it on something nice to make you feel better like a trip to the massage parlour you will definately come out with a smile Lol.

[@Ben-cn4hm]

@@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572 err no its not. Its just another book of made up nonsense that you believe because your parents told you to belive it. Also, why are you adding this comment on here ..... no brownie for you! 😂

[@xxdxx3776]

@@Ben-cn4hm 🙌🏻

[@gabrielabagala]

@@mx-gamesdev8287 oh it will be so good if the problems will be solved just to tell them to friends... but it does not happen.

[@margaretdarchinger7089]

Love this movie, never tire of watching it, the best romcom ever.

[@LucaBrasi0]

This is my second favorite. Holiday is numero uno.

[@rouhoullahdiomande3970]

I just love how the british speak. And their sarcastic sense of humour.

[@kdp8133]

We don’t all speak like that - but we are always sarcastic. Especially to people we really like!

[@jefroukos]

This to me epitomises British humour. It works best in the darkest corners.

[@swordsman3951]

One of the best romantic moveis i've ever seen.

[@shieldwalltrading6517]

It wasn't until I held my first born, and then saw this movie again, that I knew the couple who couldn't have a baby didn't deserve the last brownie. They deserved the whole pan.

[@markfox1545]

Having a child isn't anybody's right.

[@abiseniyya]

@@markfox1545 Agree. It's God's right.

[@spenser9908]

I like how the lady is like, "I'm barren and crippled, so I deserve the brownie."

[@rc....]

Beautiful with showcasing their lives and friendships, taking their pain and made it less painful with their love for each other.

[@fw1421]

One of my favorite Christmas films. I always watch this during the holidays.

[@nickmorton2354]

This scene always made me cry because I know I’ll never have any moment close to this

[@thisonenevermind8562]

Can relate... I hope youre well, Nick. Take care :)

[@creneemugo94]

I love Hugh Grant in this. 😍

[@mikeyoung9810]

One of my favorite movies that I still watch occassionally and a fun romance movie.

[@alexbonilla1143]

Well Julia Roberts is now middle age... yet still famous and gorgeous

[@willdon.1279]

Some people have all the luck. And deserve it.

[@saisaivipa]

All Stars supporting cast 🥰🥰🥰

[@SmD71nG]

This was one of the best parts of this movie.

[@lynryall1317]

2021 and I still love this film so bloody natural. ..brilliant

[@ElDrom_Belle]

I love how they use the brownie souvenir to be vulnerable and honest with each other,and somehow manage to make it light of it.

[@aborworld3509]

This movie should get an Oscar for the coolest movie ever.

[@computerjantje]

This is such a great feel good movie. I can watch it at least once a year. Such a great cast and so well played

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

I've always wondered how much of that is true to how Julia felt in real life.

[@_RoseDawson_]

Very true now that she's middle aged.. I think

[@shadysorkin9214]

@@_RoseDawson_ She's happily married with a nice family and still has a strong career. I don't think she's too bothered.

[@Toysoldier9527]

Well, She can actually act but rather chose family.

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

@@Toysoldier9527 that's right, the character is supposed to be a mediocre actress, yeah?

[@kauri44]

@@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202 Anna Scott won an Oscar near the end of the movie so I think she was a better actress than she implied at the dinner party.

[@RobinPM86]

If William didn't fall in love with Anna during or after this night, his friends sure did.

[@sewnotions6518]

One of my top 10 favorite movies of all time!

[@williammassey8514]

I like this movie. Find myself watching it a couple of times a year. Yeah I know I should get out more.

[@macjoy943]

I just like the kind of friendship they had

[@marinam.2293]

I may not want the last brownie, but I'd gladly bake a few batches just for a chance to sit at that table! Love the movie, ADORE this scene. ❤❤❤

[@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572]

Islam is the truth.

[@tonyves]

@@thewariscomingtoatownneary7572 Right ... of course, if you say so. And the movie? Anything to say? Or are you so obsessed with Islam you've nothing else?

[@Eddie_Tyler]

“well I don’t know”…. Outstanding acting

[@einahsirro1488]

I remember seeing this and what stuck in my head was "so I've been hungry for a decade." I'm always battling my weight, so I really felt that.

[@shawnwilt7196]

I love how at the end of Anna's story everyone is looking at her with a mixture of "oh that is sad" and "is she fooling me with some good acting?"

[@kerisutt7579]

I have friends like this from the famous to infamous, quirky to introvert - I love them all.

[@ilb473]

One day hopefully I will watch the whole movie again

[@Maria-pq5nm]

Brilliant acting. And in a wonderful British decor!

[@macjoy943]

The kinda friendship I have always wanted

[@jamesbarratt593]

Totally accepted her in to their club. Such a nice scene.

[@tomlevick2935]

I love this scene, they're all just friends and they're happy. Done to a T by Richard Curtis.

[@charlestwisted9890]

One of the best romcoms ever made.

[@bartdereu9267]

This is one of the most heart warming and intense scenes in movie history. Call it cheesy but i really like this movie allot and watch it at least once a year.

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

There was a spate of movies that came out of Working Title at that time that were simply "classics". 4 Weddings, Nottingham Hill, Love Actually, About a Boy and Bridget Jones etc ❤😂

[@adri-y5x]

What Ana said actually was a real thing for most actress. But again the miseries here connected people and used to build true relationship. Great film, outstanding act!

[@CalTxDude]

Hugh Bonneville immediately fascinated me from this point on

[@johndavis1847]

Communication between friends is a wonderful thing

[@huuge3484]

Best scene .....ever

[@1977JohnBoy]

i never knew honey had passed til i read the comments :(

[@chipcook5346]

I am not a Julia Roberts fan -- but I have always loved this movie from the very first time I saw it. It is nearly beyond belief that a bunch of actors could get it all together and make us feel like the rest of us are right there, believing. I attribute it all to British professionalism. And Roberts did well, as well.

[@lorim.1528]

One of my favorite movies ever!! ❤

[@vyaash3524]

omg I wanna watch this movie too but can you help me find this one scene where he wipes the ice cream on her face and eats it seductively such a lovely scene I wanna know when does this happen and where could I find it!!! Thank youuu

[@gustavoamorim5189]

The crippled woman telling her story always makes me want to cry.

[@leesample9606]

Me too. I'm 32, sat on my sofa in UK at 5 30 am feeding our first baby. He is 2 weeks old and I actually had tears as there are people out there who desperately want kids but can't. So tragic.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@leesample9606Social mores and economics are every bit as sterilizing as physical ailments or injuries.

[@joshleach4651]

Its a great piece of writing 👌🏻

[@oliviawelch8121]

This was the best scene !!!!!

[@TERMINATIONBLISS08]

Tim McInnery is a villain. Stop making him so sweet and endearing with his passionate love for his wife! It makes me happy and uncomfortable!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Probably my favorite scene of the movie. The good part is, if it isn't the best that is only because so many were good. Have a good weekend everyone.

[@TheJH1091]

Young Lord Grantham, so cute.

[@RC-gd5mn]

The first 20 seconds, Anna admits she’s veggie, and then white lies about how it’s the best she’s ever had is super sweet, and warms you to the rest of the scene. Not only does she not want to hurt his feelings, but flipping the embarrassment into respect and kindness, along with the glance back thinking “oh she’s actually pretty cool”. (A private inside joke and knows she can take the honesty, she knows her husband will be more hurt and is mindful of his and can read people, thankful not hurt him).

[@stellamanurung519]

90's romcom is the best

[@riaanpotgieter475]

My most favourite Julia Roberts movie 🎦 Pretty Woman don't come close ❤️🌹

[@powthekicker8765]

Overdue for a re-watch. ❤

[@rockurbeep]

This movie is about Max and Bella.

[@commandingnationsintl7792]

One of my favorite scenes in one of my favorite movies. Pathetic attempt to make me watch it again...

[@JosannaMonik]

Ha that's my favorite part of the whole show!

[@greteukulele4561]

Anna missed to mention that she has no privacy whatsoever. That would have been worth a brownie in my book.

[@johnmunro4952]

"but we're lucky in lots of ways" 🥺

[@majormackenzie834]

This is not a chick flick movie , this is a great movie

[@sajiddadabhoy1251]

"All the world is a stage ... " as the bard put it so eloquently - I would conjecture that Anna, speaking is actually Miss Roberts, speaking.😢