I saw the trailer for this before Intolerable Cruelty. Anyone have anymore information on it? I'm really looking forward to it.
Here is the poster and trailer (courtesy of MacGuffin)
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Trailer link here. (http://www.loveactually.com/)
Release Date: November 7th, 2003 (500-600 theaters); November 14th, 2003 (expands wide); November 21st, 2003 (wider)
Cast: Hugh Grant (The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom), Rowan Atkinson, Elisha Cuthbert, Colin Firth (Jamie), Keira Knightley (Juliet), Laura Linney, Liam Neeson, Denise Richards, Alan Rickman (Harry), Emma Thompson (Karen), Martin Freeman, January Jones, Andrew Lincoln (Mark), Martine McCutcheon, Chris Marshall, Bill Nighy, Rodrigo Santoro.
Screenwriter & Director: Richard Curtis (Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral, cowriter of Bridget Jones's Diary - directorial debut; he's the first British screenwriter whose films have earned over $1 billion worldwide)
Premise: This ensemble comedy tells eight separate (but intertwining) stories of love in London (with a small portion set in France), leading up to a big climax on Christmas Eve. One of the threads follows the brand new (unmarried) Prime Minister (Grant) of the United Kingdom, who on his first day in 10 Downing Street falls in love with the girl (McCutcheon) who brings him his tea (Thompson plays his sister; Rickman plays her husband). Another story follows the relationship between a stepfather (Neeson) and his young stepson.
With a cast like this, it looks promising, even if it is a mushy love story (er, eight mushy love stories ... give or take). We'll have to see on November 7th (er, 14th).
There was a press screening for this last Thursday at 7:30. I'd been looking forward to the film since I first heard about it, and then when I saw the delightful trailer earlier this summer, my anticipation turned into excitement. You see, I wasn't a huge fan of Four Weddings And A Funeral, and I never saw Bridget Jones' Diary, but I LOVE Notting Hill, and I think the fact that they put clips from it in the trailer just raised my expectations to a ridiculous level. Also I have a minor crush on Kiera Knightly and have been missing Emma Thompson on the big screen for years now. So ANYWAYS, my excitement grew all last week. I was really really looking forward to seeing the movie. Thursday ended up being a pretty bad day, but I knew that, come 7:30, everything would be all right because I'd see 'Love Actually' and it would be very good. I leave the house at 6:45. And...bam. Hit traffic. There's a wreck about ten miles up the freeway. Backed up beyond belief. By 6:55, I make it to an offramp, exit, and attempt to take a different route -- a longer one, but one that will hopefully be traffic free. Tension is mounting. I turn on NPR to hear some intelligent commentary as I drive, but it's pledge drive week, and I've already made my pledge. I'VE ALREADY MADE MY PLEDGE, DAMN IT! Switch to a classical station. Switch to a rock station. It's 7:10. Traffic is bad everywhere. Marilyn Manson comes on, allowing me to sing/scream along, thus venting some frustration. 7:15. Realization sinks in. There is no way I can make it to the theater on time. I knew then that it was not to be...I would not see 'Love Actually.' As the lines of cars heading East passed me, I turned around and took a long, long, empty back road all the way home.
I want to see this film more than any other film of 2003 yet to be released. Seriously. I'm a major believer in the talent of Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Also a major believer in the beauty of Kiera Knightely. The rest of the cast is excellent. I liked the trailer so much I almost wanted to pay to see Intolerably Cruelty and walk out right after it.
~rougerum
Quote from: The Gold TrumpetI almost wanted to pay to see Intolerably Cruelty and walk out right after it.
would you just lighten up on the coen bashing already?
Yeah, I can't wait to see this either.. I generally enjoy these british-comedy chick-flicks, and mr. bean in just about anything. After you're done reading this post, consider a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mayo, and brocolli on it. The brocolli is a brand new edition to an already comforting burger, and I enjoy the broccoli on its own, but I don't know how it would fit on my burger.
The fact that they have the balls to label it as the Ultimate Romantic Comedy says something. I think it will really deliver, as I loved every second of the trailer in the theatre. I'm expecting a very exhilarating experience from this film.
..hugh grant ... :roll: actually
Laura Linney = :yabbse-thumbdown:
Everyone else is cool, tho. Well, except Mr Bean, his bit is played out...
Nice to see Rickman there!!
I am insanely jealous of Keira Knightly. She is so gorgeous. And looks promising.
I have a pass to see this on Thursday, hopefully I'll get the chance to go, i'm looking forward to this as well.
This movie's going to suck. Grant...blech.
Quote from: SoNowThenLaura Linney = :yabbse-thumbdown:
Everyone else is cool, tho. Well, except Mr Bean, his bit is played out...
Nice to see Rickman there!!
Agree with every single thing you said there.
I really can't believe I want to see this movie. Just recently admited it to my mom. I think it looks really funny though. The part with Hugh Grant singing was hilarious and then there was quite a few other parts in the trailer that made me laugh out loud. The only ONLY lame part was the part with the girl excusing herself and hiding behind the door and jumping up and down. That was embarassingly lame and stupid, I think it might have been Laura Linney. Reminded me of Bridget Jones Diary which I really didn't like. I'll have to check out Notting Hill, still haven't seen that. This is by the director of it, right? Or is the writer? Yea, this looks funny.
Quote from: Lucinda BryteI am insanely jealous of Keira Knightly. She is so gorgeous. And looks promising.
I agree... she's the best thing since sliced bread... :P
hugh grant is always very good... and i'm totally inlove with keira knightly, despite what some of you nerds may say 8)
Could some kindly admin move this to Now Showing, since it is now showing? Thanks! :)
Just got back from a sneak preview of Love Actually. Wow. For those of you who don't like movies hyped, stop reading now and just buy your tickets in advance for November 7th (or 14th, for the wider release).
When the tagline says it's the Ultimate Romantic Comedy, it ain't lying. This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Think Magnolia, Lost in Translation, and Amelie thrown into a blender and set to puree. It's that good. It's so incredibly uplifting, humorous, and romantic, and rarely misses a note. It does such an incredibly great job juggling its huge cast, and the soundtrack is something quite special as well. I may have to see it again to be sure, but for now it tops my list of 2003's best. More details to come later, most likely. I just wanted to get that out of my system. ****+ (10/10)
keira knightly?
not sure who this is......pic anyone?
she's a cheaper version of natalie portman... :wink:
High praise, ONMTP. I seriously don't expect it to be anywhere close to Lost In Translation and Magnolia, but your comments also give me faith that I'll be leaving the theater very very happy on Friday. If it makes me happier than Notting Hill, that'll be great.
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Saw the preview for this last night on TV. Looks pretty good. Great cast. It's always good to have one feel-good romantic comedy around the holidays; even something like Brett Ratner's "The Family Man" will do.
Anyway, this one looks pretty good. Looks like a good date movie, in the rare event that such a thing occurs. :(
Quote from: NEON MERCURYshe's a cheaper version of natalie portman... :wink:
Damn Straight!
Quote from: bigideaskeira knightly?
not sure who this is......pic anyone?
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The last one is a picture from Love Actually.
It's a crime how beautiful she is.
mmmmm, the bottom two
but, have you seen the pics from Arthur or whatever it is that hasn't come out yet? she looks like a man.
I guess I don't really see it. She's alright but she's definitely no Zooey Dechanel.
Great mini review Onomano, I'll definitely be seeing this. Possibly this weekend. I might have to pass on Elf till next weekend, too many little kids will show up opening day.
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but, have you seen the pics from Arthur or whatever it is that hasn't come out yet? she looks like a man.
I liked the way she looked. Her costume doesn't try to amplify what she doesn't have, which is fine with me.
She's got stuff where it should be... she may even one day become the expensive Natalie Portman...
Quote from: TheVoiceOfNickShe's got stuff where it should be... she may even one day become the expensive Natalie Portman...
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NEVER! :x
As cliche` as it may sound, I have been a Natalie Portman fan since I saw The Professional when I was 12 or so. I couldn't believe it when I was told there was a girl that looked just like. Natalie says one day she may become a doctor or something and stop doing films. She would be missed, but her doppleganger here can carry the torch....in terms of looking EXACTLY like her. So visually Natalie may not be missed. It's a little early to tell if Keira's acting is up to par. (Forgive Natalie for George Lucas's bad writing in the prequels)
Quote from: pinkerton310As cliche` as it may sound, I have been a Natalie Portman fan since I saw The Professional when I was 12 or so. I couldn't believe it when I was told there was a girl that looked just like. Natalie says one day she may become a doctor or something and stop doing films. She would be missed, but her doppleganger here can carry the torch....in terms of looking EXACTLY like her. So visually Natalie may not be missed. It's a little early to tell if Keira's acting is up to par. (Forgive Natalie for George Lucas's bad writing in the prequels)
Keira is hotter than Natalie... and she has a british accent... grrr... we've already covered this! :)
I'm not seeing the Keira/Natalie connection here. They don't look alike.
Quote from: RaviI'm not seeing the Keira/Natalie connection here. They don't look alike.
Maybe this thread (http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=2658) will change your mind.
Quote from: OnomatopoeiaQuote from: RaviI'm not seeing the Keira/Natalie connection here. They don't look alike.
Maybe this thread (http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=2658) will change your mind.
I'm sure if you put white makeup on any two people they will look alike. Maybe if I see the two of them rasslin' in Jell-o...
i had no interest in this movie whatsoever, until a few people here started talking about it like it was one of this fall/winter's movies to see, (ghostboy, ono, gt, etc) which almost made me interested in it. but, this kind of turns me back around...
LOVE ACTUALLY
2 Stars Rolling Stone
One movie, ten love stories -- only half of them funny. [Director Curtis] ladles sugar over the eager-to-please Love Actually to make it go down easy, forgetting that sometimes it just makes you gag.
but before i decide whether i will actually drag my girlfriend to this, what is the point of interest here for you folks?
I loved this movie so much because when watching it, I couldn't help but have this huge smile on my face the whole way through. It starts off a bit clunkily with the bit of the musician, but quickly, that part becomes one of the most charming, especially as far as his relationship with his manager goes. Yes, the movie is extremely saccharine, but I forgive it because it never gets cheesy, and it never goes for the easy answers in its relationships, and not everyone is happy at the end of the film. It's surprising that Rolling Stone was so hard on this film considering how lenient it is in most of its other reviews. But I just loved everything about it. Even Hugh Grant. Heh, especially Hugh Grant, really. And I disliked Bridget Jones's Diary, and haven't even seen Notting Hill. The film just finds so many different ways to portray love, and all of them are so compelling. The humor is always there, as is the heartbreak. Some of the most unique relationships are portrayed, and...
SPOILERS.
...there are even a few apt cameos by Shannon Elizabeth, Denise Richards, and Claudia Schiffer.
END SPOILERS.
It's not normal for me to express such appreciation for a film with not as much artistic merit as other films I'd normally praise. But this film tells so many stories so well, and while one of the gripes is it spreads itself too thin, I don't see it, and I felt like I cared for and knew most if not all of the character in the film.
Peter Travers from "Rolling Stone" never likes anything that is too commercial, or Hollywood, or sentimental and (at times) sappy like this movie definitely is. He only likes artsy-fartsy movies or independent ones. And he loves sex in movies. Seriously. If you ever read any of Traver's reviews, he will always mention any sex scene in a lurid way, almost like he's some kind of pervert or something. Like I haven't read his review of "Love Actually", but I bet he loved the stand-in naked couple bit.
The "point of interest" for seeing this movie is that it's a good movie. It's well-written and well-acted. And you don't have to "drag your girlfriend" along....it's good enough that you will enjoy it without worrying about it lowering your testosterone level or anything.
First of all, I swear the last few movies I have seen ran the Love Actually trailer. The more I see the trailer, the more I don't want to see it. I am also not a big fan of Hugh Grant. Come on...Mickey Blue Eyes? The only film I liked him in was About a Boy. I thought it was a stretch from the other characters he has played. He always seems to play the same guy over and over....boring. Just my opinion (Sorry Hugh Grant lovers) And also Nick Hornsby rocks so...I could look past Grant's shortcomings in that film, although he wasn't bad (I think it was the gelled hair and the T-shirts). And I understand he is not carrying this film, but just the same.
Although Keira Knightley is hot, she won't be a factor. I do like Laura Linney. Loved her in Truman Show and You Can Count On Me, however, Laura alone won't get me there. So...barring four star reviews or my fiancee' dragging me to it (which she has already threatened) it will not be seen by me. If it can't be avoided I will have to suck it up and hope it is not as gay as I think it will be. Who knows...I may enjoy it. :shock:
If you don't like the trailers, don't see it. Me, I loved the trailers and I pretty much loved the movie too. It's pure comfort cinema, designed purely to make audiences happy, and it succeeds marvelously. It's kinda funny how sloppy it is -- any one of the stories could have been axed with no effect on the movie as a whole, and some of the more compelling ones are just left hanging without any resolution at all -- but it's just so cheerful and high on love that, even though it's entirely superficial (spread too thin is an apt criticism, and it makes Notting Hill look like Lost In Translation, depth-wise), it gets you emotionally involved. If you go with a date, you'll probably end up making out for a while in the car. If you go alone, you won't feel so lonely afterwards. If it's cold out, it'll warm you up. You get the point. I bet GT will hate it, though.
Theres also a lot of naked people in it, more than i ever though there would be.
Quote from: EEz28Theres also a lot of naked people in it, more than i ever though there would be.
Well, it IS british after all... so nudity wouldn't be so bad... although, if they also have bad teeth, then forget it!
I liked it okay. I thought some of the stories weren't necessary and a lot of the humor has been recycled from one British movie after the other. What I didn't expect was that the movie had a lot of heart and really moved me more than what I was expecting. Overall, a good movie.
Great poster!
Brilliant film. The film embraces romantic movie cliches and put a fresh spin on them. I especially loved the Colin Firth story where the two are speaking the same language, but aren't. The pacing was fine in not staying too long on one plot. The use of music was perfect and it's use of "God Only Knows" was more relevant here than in "Boogie Nights". Performances were great across the board, and the cameos were a nice touch. It's great to finally see Emma Thomson on the big screen again. And I'll take Martine McCutcheon over the overrated Keira Knightley anyday.
yeah, it seemed like God Only Knows was just kinda thrown in Boogie Nights.....so they do it justice? if i ever get a film done i'll give Brian Wilson his due
Quote from: MacGuffinAnd I'll take Martine McCutcheon over the overrated Keira Knightley anyday.
LEADING LADIES CLASH AT LOVE ACTUALLY PREMIERE LOVE ACTUALLY leading ladies KEIRA KNIGHTLEY and MARTINE McCUTCHEON clashed at their film's London premiere last night (16NOV03), as both vied for attention before the cameras.
Former soap star McCutcheon, 27 attracted attention at the glitzy event in LEICESTER SQUARE with her stunning VALENTINO dress, as she lived out her childhood dream of being the star at a film premiere.
However, tension between her and teenager Knightley - who had previously grabbed plaudits with her turn in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL alongside ORLANDO BLOOM - was evident when the pair posed with male lead HUGH GRANT.
An onlooker says, "It came to a head when Martine and Keira posed with Hugh Grant for a photograph. Hugh was busy nattering away to Keira and ignoring Martine, and Martine just went into a rage.
"She gave her the 'daggers look' and stormed off. With so many egos in the movie, there was a lot of friction - especially since Keira has such a glittering career already and Martine is just trying to break it in Hollywood."
i ACTUALLY loved this movie -- i want to see it again. haaaaaaaaaa
Quote from: MacGuffinQuote from: MacGuffinAnd I'll take Martine McCutcheon over the overrated Keira Knightley anyday.
LEADING LADIES CLASH AT LOVE ACTUALLY PREMIERE
LOVE ACTUALLY leading ladies KEIRA KNIGHTLEY and MARTINE McCUTCHEON clashed at their film's London premiere last night (16NOV03), as both vied for attention before the cameras.
Former soap star McCutcheon, 27 attracted attention at the glitzy event in LEICESTER SQUARE with her stunning VALENTINO dress, as she lived out her childhood dream of being the star at a film premiere.
However, tension between her and teenager Knightley - who had previously grabbed plaudits with her turn in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL alongside ORLANDO BLOOM - was evident when the pair posed with male lead HUGH GRANT.
An onlooker says, "It came to a head when Martine and Keira posed with Hugh Grant for a photograph. Hugh was busy nattering away to Keira and ignoring Martine, and Martine just went into a rage.
"She gave her the 'daggers look' and stormed off. With so many egos in the movie, there was a lot of friction - especially since Keira has such a glittering career already and Martine is just trying to break it in Hollywood."
I say they should settle this a civil way. MUDWRESTLE!
Great movie. It's just a really well done uplifting comedy. You'll smile and laugh throughout the movie. If you're expecting a transcendent experience like "Lost in Translation" I think you'll be disappointed. "Love Actually" is more in a well done "About a Boy" type vein.
I think everyone knows the type of movies Hugh Grant is in... this one is really great and everyone gives a really good performance... I really enjoyed it even after sitting in the theatre for over 2 hours... and I would definetly see it again or even buy the DVD
I was definitely charmed by this movie, but it didn't sit well with me afterwards. The general complaint is that there were just too many stories going on. Some just dumb and not well written (dork kid going to wisconsin) and some just lacking in believability to actual romance (guy and portuguese girl). The result was that with the good stories, little was built to add to their good foundations of writing and acting. All the stories felt like snippets of the best parts of a feature length romantic comedies in which everything heartfelt was exploited. Also, some stories would go to the background for so long I almost forgot about them.
Yes, the story needed to find a pace in which to follow the characters and actually care for them. Hugh Grant, given most screen time, was still reduced in time too much. The best part of his acting is that he can belly ache in romance so well that he gains effectiveness and believability when you watch him because he has to twitch to everything around him. He brings depth to superficiality without trying to overly dramatic. The scenes in Love Actually just felt like him reacting to single situations in quick fashion. He was great, but the writing completely lackluster in really exploring all that makes him the master of the genre.
Then there is Emma Thompson. It was sad to see her as supporting character to three other stories for most of it (Grant, Rickman, Neeson) and given nothing. At the end, finally given some meat with her character facing the possibility of her husband cheating on her, she steals the entire movie in just one scene. When she confronts Rickman about his cheating and in a second, just breaks down in emotion and then quickly regains it when her kids come only seconds later, she conveys desperation like I've never seen before. Best actress in all the land, still.
Finally, the September 11 comments at the beginning were just dumb and out of place for a film that later would reduce the President of the United States as a classy redneck sex fiend.
this may or may not be the first time, but i completely, completely agree w/ gt.
let me say this; it was a cute movie, it had cute moments. i definitely smiled a couple of times, and a few parts were in fact pretty funny. (hugh grant knocking on everyone's door) taking it for the light-hearted, romantic feel good comedy that it is, overall it is a success, i suppose.
however-
the film's sloppy storytelling let me cringing. the main problem here is that it's really hard to actually care about all these characters when we only get short, four minute snippets of each of them before it cuts to someone else. furthermore, many of these plot lines could have been cut, as has been mentioned, and the film would have lost nothing. in fact, the film would have worked better, for it feels long. too long. which enlies the paradox- it actually needs to be longer to tie up all the loose ends and payoffs for its dozen or so characters. (this is why magnolia is three hours long)
the two things in particular that were really just plain stupid:
1. the billy bob thorton bush cameo-- come on! how blatantly heavy-handed and out of place! (as gt has rightfully pointed out)
2. the english dude that goes to america to get laid- this was like dragging on a joke forever and ever and ever-- i really don't get it. i was sitting there like "are they for real?" these american girls just swarm over this loser b/c he's british? lame.
the performances really save this one. emma thompson w/o a doubt takes the crown. i only wish she was in it more. the scene w/ her when she opens the gift and retreats to her room to listen to joni mitchel- a master actor at work here. i'm glad the film, which was so quick to cut to another subplot before letting u react to the previous one, held there for a moment. she's really remarkable.
also, laura linney's character was probably one of the most compelling, esp. the scene w/ her brother. it pissed me off that she was so easily discarded at the end. i mean, really, what happened to her? i found her subplot much more interesting than the porno couple or the dude marrying the portuguese chick.
and macman- i have to disagree w/ u on "God only knows" at the scene at the end. no waaaay was it more relevantly used here than in boogie nights. come on, it was a total ripoff!
overall, it's a'ight i suppose. like i said, it's cute and all, but it's biting off more than it can chew. less is more man.
Quote from: ©bradand macman- i have to disagree w/ u on "God only knows" at the scene at the end. no waaaay was it more relevantly used here than in boogie nights. come on, it was a total ripoff!
A ripoff? Look at the lyrics, and place it against the scene at the airport. The song works better here:
I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me?
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me?
God only knows what I'd be without you
yeah, but mac- how is that more relevant for a film w/ so little substance?
i think it works much better with boogie nights, which above all is a film about family. u got the montage at the end- dirk returning home to jack and amber, his surrogate parents, in desperate need; "god only knows what i'd be without you"-- it couldn't be more perfect for that moment!
Quote from: ©bradyeah, but mac- how is that more relevant for a film w/ so little substance?
I dunno, what song in "Kill Bill" are you talking about?
But seriously:
Quote from: ©bradoverall, it's a'ight i suppose. like i said, it's cute and all, but it's biting off more than it can chew. less is more man.
Correct me in your argument - that there was too much substance, or too little, or too much with little substance? You said you cared about the Emma Thomson and Laura Linney character/storylines, but wanted more; there's a difference between little substance and wanting more. I think you're missing what was there: *SPOILERS*
The guy who's in love with his best friend's girl, the manager/star relationship, the "stand-in" couple who are working backwards in getting to know one another by becoming naked with each other, not just physically either. I found the writer/maid storyline more beliveable than the "American President"-type Prime Minister romance. I do agree that the guy's trip to America served no purpose, but the rest of characters are there, they have depth, as do their storylines; I don't understand what in more substance you want.
Quote from: ©braddirk returning home to jack and amber, his surrogate parents, in desperate need; "god only knows what i'd be without you"-- it couldn't be more perfect for that moment!
The montage starts, along with the song, with Buck opening his store. The return of Dirk moment is before this montage, in fact Dirk isn't even included in that montage. And while, yes, "Boogie Nights" is about family and their love, none of the characters are
in love with each other (save for Buck and Jessie), and not to the extent that those in "Love Actually" are. It even ends with shots of real people greeting their loved ones; showing real love. That's why I think the song works better here than in "BN's" use of showing the characters' epilogue.
Quote from: MacGuffinThe guy who's in love with his best friend's girl, the manager/star relationship, the "stand-in" couple who are working backwards in getting to know one another by becoming naked with each other, not just physically either. I found the writer/maid storyline more beliveable than the "American President"-type Prime Minister romance. I do agree that the guy's trip to America served no purpose, but the rest of characters are there, they have depth, as do their storylines; I don't understand what in more substance you want.
do they really have that much depth? i'm not so sure. i mean, i'm not knocking the indivudual storylines themselves. like i said, i found the laura linney subplot with her brother interesting, and i think it had potential if it were dwelled on more. that's the problem w/ the film though. it's really six or seven different movies rolled into one; therefore, how can the characters or subplots have depth when we don't really see them fully developed? can u honestly say u know any of these characters as well as, say, amber waves or claudia wilson?
Quote from: MacGuffinQuote from: ©braddirk returning home to jack and amber, his surrogate parents, in desperate need; "god only knows what i'd be without you"-- it couldn't be more perfect for that moment!
The montage starts, along with the song, with Buck opening his store. The return of Dirk moment is before this montage, in fact Dirk isn't even included in that montage. And while, yes, "Boogie Nights" is about family and their love, none of the characters are in love with each other (save for Buck and Jessie), and not to the extent that those in "Love Actually" are. It even ends with shots of real people greeting their loved ones; showing real love. That's why I think the song works better here than in "BN's" use of showing the characters' epilogue.
the montage wasn't just of ppl in love, nor do i think the song is necessarily only about ppl in love sexually. i saw a lot of shots of families hugging in montage. the liam neeson character was there hugging his son. i mean, i did like the montage and the final split screen thing, and would say that the song works ok w/ it. however, it works much better w/ the montage at the end of boogie nights b/c we know and care more about the characters.
Quote from: ©bradcan u honestly say u know any of these characters as well as, say, amber waves or claudia wilson?
Yes.
Quote from: MacGuffinQuote from: ©bradcan u honestly say u know any of these characters as well as, say, amber waves or claudia wilson?
Yes.
fair enough.
Well, I'm with cbrad and GT on this, even though I think I liked the movie more than both of them (or did I? I'm having trouble recalling much about it at the moment). Any of the stories that risked providing a bit of unhappiness were unceremoniously dropped before the conclusion. Especially Laura Linney.
One thing I disagree with you guys on, though, is Billy Bob. I loved his appearance, and as other reviews have pointed out, he perfectly blends Clinton and Bush together. It made me laugh.
I don't think time spent more on certain stories would have increased to depth necessarily, but maybe more validity in us feeling what we are suppose to feel for them. Every story, including the laura linney one, is light. As cbr pointed out, its actually interesting, but if it was its own movie, i think the resolution in terms of romantic comedy wouldn't have been deep at all.
I understand what Ghostboy is saying about billy bob, but I'm guessing if you watch the movie again, it may get lame for you the way it did for us. Its an obvious joke with little story to really back it up so the obviousness of it is more apparent and more excruciating.
Also, I really hope praise of Emma Thompson in this gets beyond what cbr and I said. I can't recall all the other good supporting performances by an actress this year now, but if she doesn't win at the XIXAX awards this year, its sheer robbery.
I just saw this movie and absolutely loved it. Perfect holiday film. I liked all of the stories. My favorite is the Colin Firth language barrier story. My second favorite was the cute story with the little boy and Joanna, how he learned to play the drums just to impress her. I found that adorable. The saddest story was the story involving Laura Linney's character. *SPOILER*
So sad she had to give up happiness to take care of her brother. I found that hearbreaking.
All in all, I loved all of the stories. Rowan Atkinson still made me laugh, even if he wasn't in a big part. The funniest character was the aging rock star. He gave some of the best lines in the movie.
Im with Golden Trumpet on this one. :shock:
I just felt like they didnt let each story breathe enough IMO. I felt like whenever a story was becoming interesting they would choose to cut away from it, not giving it time to settle. I would've liked it more if they had cut a couple of the stories and dwelled more on the meatier ones.
I also really hated the whole "Natalie = fat/chubby" jokes, specially bad because then we are shown this walking stick for a girl (Knightley, who is very pretty, but WAY too thin) as being this most desireable creature... it was kinda disgusting.
I also really loved seeing Liam Neeson back on a _real_ movie.
Oh and, I usually hate Mr. Bean in anything BUT Mr. Bean, but he was great in this, slightly different than usual but very effective.
Quote from: ProgWRXI also really hated the whole "Natalie = fat/chubby" jokes, specially bad because then we are shown this walking stick for a girl (Knightley, who is very pretty, but WAY too thin) as being this most desireable creature... it was kinda disgusting.
Y'know, every time they made one of the chubby jokes it confused me. The Natalie character wasn't even close to being fat. She had a really nice face and well fleshed out body. But then maybe my standards are lower than others.
Exactly my thoughts. She had really nice curves, IMO. The fat jokes coupled with the emphasis on Knightley (and with her being rail thin) was just... ugh. It just gave me a bad vibe. Plus the Prime Minister's character was under-developed IMO. (although this is mostly because of my earlier gripe, of them not letting the stories "breathe")
FINALLY saw this today, as i was waiting till the last possible moment. i liked it, however biggest complaint (like many others) is that there simply were too many stories. they could have axed the musician, dorky kid goes to wisconsin and naked stand-ins and spent a little more time on the hugh grant and laura linney who were absent through a large portion towards the end of the film. those 3 storylines were funny but too goofy and didnt seem to match the more serious tone in some of hte other stories which i thought were undernourished. (also, upset that laura linney didnt get a conclusion). so i enjoyed what was there but overall not completely satisfied with it.
i will also take the chubby one over keira.
Saw it today, didn't read any of the posts, have no time to do it now... just wanted to say how much I'm in love after this. Fuck, it's great. I mean, life in personal terms hasn't been that amazing (not terrible, either, just... well, I dunno,not very motivating) this past months, but it's settling down and this... this was just what I needed to feel perfect. I'm feeling perfect today. Today, I rock. After it, I just wanted to call this girl I know who's the only person who could understand exactly how I felt. Damn... I'm so damn happy it's probably annoying to anyone who's reading this. The kid, running in the airport was the peak of it.... Ahhhhh....... :-D
Happy New Year everyone, and let us just all be happy. I know I am.
I really enjoyed this film. Probably falls at #6 for the year (ahead of LotR). The kid going to Wisconsin storyline made me cringe. The rest of the film I absolutely loved. The best scene, Emma Thompson and Liam Neeson in the kitchen when he starts crying.
It was a Happy Magnolia, not as good but still very entertaining.
Quote from: SHAFTRThe kid going to Wisconsin storyline made me cringe.
Why do people have problems with this one? It's so over-the-top and unbelievable.
I too love this film.
I just saw it.
And I loved it too. :-D
I saw it a couple of months ago.
I loved it too.
Then I made love to it.
Then it started leaving its dirty dishes in the sink.
Then I hated it.
Then I told it to move out.
Universal Home Video have kindly sent over the first official details on Love Actually which stars Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman. The disc will be available to own from the 27th April this year in seperate anamorphic widescreen and full screen editions. Each should set you back somewhere in the region of $26.98. Extra material will include an audio commentary with the director and cast, deleted scenes, a featurette on the music of the film and a Kelly Clarkson music video.
THIS IS FILLED WITH SPOILERS.
I watched this last night on dvd and was quite confused at the response that it got from the forum. Overall, I felt people are praising this very highly. I don't understand why? The movie had certain elements that were interesting but it was just so conventional and typical.
I enjoyed over the hill musician character but like most of the other elements his schtick got old real quick. His frankness became predictable and like a lot of the movie, very tedious. I had a problem with every relationship except the Watson/Rickman characters one.
I absolutely hated, the relationship between the PM and the help Natalie. It's just so contrived. It was telegraphed was the beginning. He would fire her and go back and find her.
I really hated the way the US was portrayed in this and how the PM seemed so arrogant. It was no way like real life politics would occur
Besides that, the naked stand-ins premise was good. Again, however, its novelty wore off on me. However, what kind of movie were they stand-ins for? Seemed like a porn film. And we know that porn films don't have stand-ins.
The writer and the beautiful exotic help getting together? Didn't see this coming.
Knightly and the best friend of the groom. Him actually really loving her?
The obvious positives were the many beautiful women in the film and some good performances. I just felt overall this movie was written by someone who took as many possible romantic comediy conventions and threw them into one script. Almost everything felt so forced and cliched. Perhaps it matters where are you coming from when you see this film in order to really feel something from it. By the way I loved About A boy, but I think to compare this to it would be completely unfair.
wow. i too just saw this one when i went out to california and they had it on spectravision. i can't believe you people liked this movie. it was absolutely awful. it made me so mad that there was so much talent and such great people working on one film and it turned out so piss poor. it makes me angry to think of this movie. just so so bad. i cared about not one of the characters and didn't find it amusing in the least. what in the world were any of you thinking?
This thread shouldn't be revived, no one cares anyways... but my god, I had the worst hangover today and decided to watch a movie. Now I'm suicidal too. Fuck.
Quote from: ThrindleThis thread shouldn't be revived, no one cares anyways... but my god, I had the worst hangover today and decided to watch a movie. Now I'm suicidal too. Fuck.
so what the fuck does that hav to do with this movie? u didn't even say anything about it. if u just want attention there are plenty other drunk threads u could waste space on.
Quote from: PubrickQuote from: ThrindleThis thread shouldn't be revived, no one cares anyways... but my god, I had the worst hangover today and decided to watch a movie. Now I'm suicidal too. Fuck.
so what the fuck does that hav to do with this movie? u didn't even say anything about it. if u just want attention there are plenty other drunk threads u could waste space on.
I was wondering how many times I'd have to post today before you'd bite. You're like a little fishy Pubrick...
Here fishy fishy fishy...
oh right, it was a masterminded piece of manipulation on ur part. to act stupid. good one.
Quote from: ThrindleQuote from: PubrickQuote from: ThrindleThis thread shouldn't be revived, no one cares anyways... but my god, I had the worst hangover today and decided to watch a movie. Now I'm suicidal too. Fuck.
so what the fuck does that hav to do with this movie? u didn't even say anything about it. if u just want attention there are plenty other drunk threads u could waste space on.
I was wondering how many times I'd have to post today before you'd bite. You're like a little fishy Pubrick...
Here fishy fishy fishy...
[mac]would that make you a hooker?[/mac]
Quote from: Pubrickoh right, it was a masterminded piece of manipulation on ur part. to act stupid. good one.
Must you always call me stupid Pubrick? It hurts my feelings ever so much... I need your validation...
Pubrick is just Xixax Hardcore. Don't mind him.
This thread shouldn't be revived, no one cares anyways... but my god, I had the worst hangover today and decided to watch a movie. This is an underrated Christmas movie.
Quote from: Stefen on November 12, 2008, 03:55:52 PM
This thread shouldn't be revived, no one cares anyways... but my god, I had the worst hangover today and decided to watch a movie. This is an underrated Christmas movie.
I was tickled when I looked at "Now Showing" and saw that Stefen had decided to comment on Love Actually...I'm pretty sure I laughed and did some sort of double-take. It is a pretty damned awesome Christmas movie.
Wrong thread but I'm so excited to watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the next couple of weeks.
Quote from: cinemanarchist on November 12, 2008, 05:04:04 PM
Wrong thread but I'm so excited to watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the next couple of weeks.
Quote from: Pubrick on May 08, 2005, 08:09:12 PM
so what the fuck does that hav to do with this movie? if u just want attention there are plenty other drunk threads u could waste space on.
Went all the way back to 2005 for that quote. Who needs a Search function?
Psh. A real man steals quotes from 2005 and passes them off as their own 3 years later. A real man just steals them. From a woman.
actually, it was on the previous page of this thread. Pubrick was so ahead of his time.
Someone needs to log onto his name and just get that 10,000th post over with. It's not like he's retired. He was active today. The suspense has been built up too much and there is no way he can live up to that 10,000th post.
If that 10,000th post does somehow live up to the wait, he'll be a legend on par with Billie Jean. It won't, though. You just can't wait too long. Thin Red Line sucked and got pwned by Saving Private Ryan. Pubrick's 10,000th will probably get pwned by Modage's 10,000th.
Quote from: Stefen on November 13, 2008, 04:56:18 PMPubrick's 10,000th will probably get pwned by Modage's 10,000th.
Or my 20,000th.
BRING BACK NEWTRON!
Quote from: MacGuffin on November 14, 2008, 12:30:48 AM
Quote from: Stefen on November 13, 2008, 04:56:18 PMPubrick's 10,000th will probably get pwned by Modage's 10,000th.
Or my 20,000th.
At your current rate, that will be happening on July 5th 2009, and that seems sooner than p's ten thou.
Modage would be on December 23 2009.