While film narrative can be viewed as a number of cause-and-effect links, it may also be perceived in terms of larger structures incorporating the entire film. Bordwell et al. (1997) sees the start of narrative as a point of stable equilibrium, in which the forces of order and disorder are in balance. This aspect of narrative structure is present in Notting Hill as it ends with almost the same equilibrium as the beginning: the chemistry begins to spark when Anna entered William's bookstore to get herself a travel book (at the beginning of the film). The film ends with William entering Anna…
