Romantic comedies are a dime a dozen. Very rarely does an original concept come along, that changes up the redundant format. Not only does Love, Actually succeed at having an original concept, it succeeds at being one of the best romantic comedies ever made.Taking place during the days leading up to Christmas, the film also serves as a wonderful film to add to any Christmas movie tradition you may have. Multiple interwoven storylines are told from the point of view of a mainly British, but well-known cast, following different varieties of relationships.
The cast here is phenomenal. Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Kiera Knightly, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Martin Freeman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andrew Lincoln, Martine McCutcheon, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, Rowan Atkinson, and many more all turn in wonderful performances. The standouts definitely belong to Bill Nighy (playing an aging rock star), Hugh Grant (playing the newly elected Prime Minister), Colin Firth (playing a jilted writer), and Andrew Lincoln (playing a man in love with his best friend's new wife, which is a fairly different role than his current role as the star of AMC's The Walking Dead).
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| The primary cast of Love, Actually |
Breaking down the extensive plotlines would take too much time, so do yourself a favor and watch this film immediately. As always, feel free to use the following links to purchase your own copy on DVD or BluRay, or add the film to your Netflix list. For your viewing pleasure, enjoy the video of Hugh Grant's stress relief therapy from the film.
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