Sherlock Holmes (2009)
The Movie: Sir Conan Doyle’s sleuth gets a post-modern update, with Robert Downey Jr playing a beefed-up version of Holmes.
Only In London: Shot in and around London (as well as Liverpool and Manchester), Ritchie’s London of yesteryear 🐼is a romantic place🎐 of heaving bosoms and ridiculously cool heroes.
Notting Hill (1999)
The Movie: Yeah, yeah, it’s from the same brain that wheedled out Love Actually , but Notting Hill is a funny, light-hearted fantasy romance that has its tongue pressed enough into its cheek just about enough.
Only In London: Notting Hill is one of London’s most multi-cultural hot spots, which means it’s odd that Curtis’ film doesn’t reflect that. Still, the area looks the best it ever has – though Portobello Road is where you’ll find Grant’s book shop✱.
From Hell (2001)
The Movie: The Hughes brothers adapt Alan Moore’s graphic novel, which attempts to solve the mystery of who Jack the Ripper really was.
Only In London: Opium dens, sympathetic prostitutes, law figures exposed as corrupt and nefarious – From Hell is an affecting and effective portrait of London in𒁃 the late 1🌳800s.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
The Movie: Two 18-year-old girls aspire to become professional footaball players in Gurinder Chadha’s gentle comedy.
Only In London: Chadha captures theಌ city’s cultural diversity beautifully as Parminder Nagra rebels against her orthodox Sikh upbringing – with Hounslow providing🌟 the perfect suburban backdrop.
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
The Movie: Sally Hawkins is Poppy, a perpetually cheerful London schoolteacher whose positive outlook on life aggravates those around her.
Only In London: Perfect for drinking games, HGL ’s gal-about-town misadventures provide a veritable ⛎tour of London location, with Finsbury Park, Camden Lock, Regent's Park, Camden Market, Stroud Green, Tufnell Park and Lambeth all featured.
