with an average rating of 5.1/10 based on 28 reviews. Metacritic calculated an average score of 46 out of 100 based on 11 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". When the film was released in the United Kingdom, it opened at No. 3, behind Gladiator and Final Destination. External links References British romantic comedy films 2000 films 2000 independent films 2000 romantic comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s British films BBC Film films British independent films Films based on British novels Films directed by Ben Elton Films scored by Colin Towns Films shot in London Films with screenplays by Ben Elton