This is one of the few chick-flicks I will watch (over and over again). I find it endearing, sad, heart braking, happy, funny, and a little bit confusing. I am not a huge fan of Hugh Grant, but I love him as the prime minister, looking up at the picture of Margaret Thatcher, painfully in love and utter something like this:

"I bet you didn't have problems like these. Of course you did, you saucy minx!"

And who doesn't like his dancing in the hallways of Number 10, Downing Street?

There is so much to love in this film, although it makes me cry, it also makes me feel so good inside. Definitely one of my favourite films of all time.

The start and end of the film takes place at Heathrow, where a montage of people being greeted by their loved ones is lent poignancy by the opening narration of Hugh Grant stating that all the known messages left by the people who died on the 9/11 airplanes were messages of love and not hate, and the closing song of the Beach Boys' God Only Knows. Also effective is the use of cameos in the film, most notably as dream babes such as Claudia Schiffer, Denise Richards, and Shannon Elizabeth make brief appearances in the airport as love interests for some of the diverse characters, who we see now have known each other in casual ways, each with different takes on love.
Is Love Actually a film that will challenge you the way 2001: A Space Odyssey does? No. But it is a film whose well-written and acted characters and charm will stick in your mind long after their counterparts from lesser, schmaltzier films in its genre have faded.

There is a lot going on in `Love Actually'; a whole lot. That is a good thing, for that means that there is more to love, and love I do, for `Love Actually' is kind of like the ultimate romantic comedy. The film revolves around eight couples (not always in the most conventional sense) as they strive for love during the holiday season.

To get into every aspect of this film individually would take too much time and space, plus it would take away from the whole surprise and joyous mystery of the film, but I will touch try and outline the plot a little.

At the center of the film there is the young prime minister who has become smitten with his caterer. His sister is having trouble in her marriage, for her husband has fallen prey to the young office temptress. Her best friend Daniel is dealing with the death of his wife and raising her son (his stepson) Sam, not to mention finding some solace. Then there is Jamie, who is going through a rough patch in his love life when he catches his girlfriend in the arms of another man. Young lovers Juliet and Peter are trying to get their marriage off to a good start, and Sarah is trying to find love while juggling other responsibilities. Add to this a washed up rockstar on the verge of a comeback and workmates (working in very compromising positions) and a young Brit who dreams of American girls and you have, in a nutshell, `Love Actually'.

You'd think that this may be a little much, but it works, really, really well. Each couple actually finds some sort of closure to their story, even if it's not the typical happy ending we are hoping for (I'm looking at you Sarah).

What makes this film work so beautifully is above all else the script, penned by first time director Richard Curtis (who made a name for himself writing `Four Wedding's and a Funeral'). He wonderfully shifts the focus of the film from character to character without ever losing the audience or taking away from his characters. Each group or couple or individual is given their opportunity to shine and engage us. Sure, some couples are given more scenery to chew, but the audience will never feel jilted in any way.

And then there are the brilliant comedic (and dramatic) performances by the entire cast. Truly everyone is outstanding and to single anyone out in particular seems almost cruel, but there is no denying that Bill Nighy steals the show as Billy Mack, the washed up rocker who is battling the popular boy band for billboard sales. His comedic timing is brilliant. Other actors who shine are Colin Firth and Liam Neeson and Laura Linney who all capture the loneliness that comes from abandonment and or responsibility and they do so magically (especially Neeson and Linney). Emma Thompson is marvelous as Karen, wife to Rickman's Harry; the husband with a wondering eye. Hugh Grant is always superb, and Martine McCutcheon matches his humor beautifully. I know I'm missing some, but I would be just foolish to miss Thomas Sangster who turns out a beautifully well rounded and sincere child performance that captures his youth and not a Hollywood fabrication of childlike maturity.

As the films final frame comes into view the audience feels fulfilled, albeit a little stuffed, but it's a good kind of stuffed; like the feeling you get after holiday dinner. There's a smile on your face, a little food on your chin and this overwhelmingly warm feeling in the pit of your stomach that lets you know everything is alright.

Love Actually is bookends with scenes of people reuniting in airports. The point of these scnes and ultimately the film is that love is all around us. I think the director is making a direct statement of hope and optimism in light of the tragedies of September 11th, which had just recently happened. I suppose all the most reason to place these scenes in airports. The movie is, of course, not about airports. The movies is a collection of stories all about people falling in, falling out or overall just trying to deal with love. There is a widower trying to bond with his step son. A man in love with his best friend's wife. A woman dealing with her husband's potential infidelities. And so on and so forth. Some stories feel less contrived than others, but all in all this film is everything one would want a romantic comedy to me. It isn't to cliche, sweet, funny, heart-warming and a little sad. Even if you don't like every story in the film, one or two will probably tug at you. And anyone that doesn't get a little teary eyed at the wedding / All You Need Is Love scene... well there probably isn't anything wrong with you, but I really do love that scene.

Wonderfully casted and brilliant comedy. An incredible ensemble of talent seep through every crevice of this production. Hugh Grant is his normally charming and funny self. This is a wonderful holiday movie and gift for everyone!!!

I love love love this movie. And yes, you can watch it over and over again (unless you can't remember where you stuck your copy). The soundtrack is also incredible and I could listen to it over and over again (if only I could remember where I put it). These are some of the best actors and the story lines are lovely and brilliant.

Love, Actually is a wonderfully-acted, charming film about the nature of love in all its forms. It's less a "love story" than a look at how we humans treat love, value love, fear love, triumph with love, and live with losses due to love.

Sad, happy, funny, poignant, heart-breaking and elating stuff!

"Love, Actually" could have been titled "Love, Almost" with an American director. With new fewer than eight couples vying for attention in this cameo-laden romantic comedy, you need a score card to keep up--and yes, everyone does win, more or less.

We start at the top, brand new Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) just moves in to fall in love with the girl who brings him coffee. Liam Neeson is helping his grade school stepson win the heart of the very young woman he loves. Emma Thompson is on the bittersweet end as she tries to wrap her head around the idea that her husband, Alan Rickman might be cheating with an office girl.

And that's not all...The stories are heartfelt with just enough British irony to keep you laughing instead of falling into a sucrose induced coma. Kudos for producer, Curtis, for giving this story enough spice to keep it real and interesting.

Rebecca Kyle, June 2008

This is one of those movies that you can watch over & over & feel just as good each time. It has romance, drama, comedy, it all & the actors are top notch.

I liked this film a lot. Richard Curtis has put together a fine film, showing the foibles of human nature, and the characters' reactions. I laughed often, reflected softly, and ultimately thought it is a treasure among those films that talk about "love". The stellar cast handles the material well, especially Bill Nighy, the over-the-hill rock singer. Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, and Colin Firth are all excellent. It's very episodic, and the episodes with Mr. Firth are especially sweet. "Love Actually" won many awards, worldwide, but was ignored by the Academy. I laughed often, reflected quite a bit, and was allowed to put myself in touch with these wonderful characters. ALL love, or infatuation, is an enigma, and the "porn" couple really put it in perspective. I loved those two. Also, Neeson's son (I don't know his name) is one of the best kid-actors I've seen in a long time. It's a good ride, and loads of fun. Check it out!

EIGHT COUPLES IN LONDON DURINF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SOME MAKE IT THROUGHT THE HOLIDAY CHEER AND SOME DON'T. JM

2.5 stars. Love, actually is a cute mindless movie-an anthology of short stories crammed into one screenplay and the results is a paint-by-numbers un-authentic pot-luck soup of emotions. Nighy is hilarious as an aging rocker desperate for a number one hit, but everyone else seemed to phone in their performance on a script that clearly didn't seem worth their time. Still, the movie can help pass the time but so can scrubbing the bathroom tile.

I just adore this movie and found myself surfing around during the holidays to see it. Much easier now to have it at the ready. A first rate romantic holdiday feel good movie.

Love Actually is one of the best movies Ive ever seen. If you are at all into romantic comedies, this is definitely a winner. The comedy in it is truly hilarious without being stupid. The cast is fantastic. I cant really imagine any other actors than the ones cast to perfectly play the characters in the film. The DVD has a great commentary as well. I wasnt let down one bit by this film. All hail British comedy!

My husband and I both hated this movie! There were way too many story lines pushed into a 2.5 hour movie. It was confusing trying to keep track of them all.
And the porn couple? A completely unneccesary story line! Are we to beleive that a couple who are completely naked around each other and have simulated sex are actually shy with each other and fall in love? Oh please. I couldn't have cared any less about them. They should have been left out of the movie entirely.
There was not enough depth given to ANY story line, and therefore, most of the movie was unbelievable. It wasn't a love story at all. It definitely wasn't a "feel good" movie that "warms your heart" like some reviewers have said. Nothing like we expected.
Another thing that was annoying was the music. At times, it was very out of place. It was as if they tried to put every great Christmas song in the movie, and it didn't all fit. At times it was too noisy and you couldn't hear them talking because of it.
One story line they didn't even finish. We just never saw the couple again!
If I could have given this movie 1/2 a star, I would have. The most unenjoyable movie I've seen in years. Completely horrible and a waste of time.

I can't stand most chic flicks. I hate saying outloud to the characters in a movie "why don'y you just say/do {insert logical suggestion here}". What I love about this movie is that it is sweet and sappy but not in a manner that makes me want to shove my finger down my throat afterward. The film takes a look at several different angles we see every day in relationships and not all of them are happy nor are all of them ever resolved. The humanity included, however, is what appeals to me most.

Unlike critics who see this film as a dramatization of commercial Christmas at its worst combined with weak writing, I see several fun, imaginative, (even if not believable) and witty dramas tied up in a nifty little package. I love the dry humor and the music is thoughtful and appropriate.

Well I just saw this movie after having heard gazillions of times how good this movie is. I have to agree its one of those movies which gives you a warm feeling about being in love. However is the topic really love or infatuation here. The better name I think would be "Infatuation Actually " :)

One of my favorite movies so I bought this for a friend for Christmas and she loves it! Great quality and good price. I highly recommend this movie/product!

This winning film starts out with the premise that, contrary to popular belief, the world is full of love, not hatred. By watching the lives of 8 different pairs of people in London, England, some of the many different types of love are explored. There's platonic, seen in the relationship of an aging rock star and his manager, and puppy love, as a young boy develops a crush on a classmate. There's unrequited, when Mark's best friend marries the woman he wants for himself, and the specter of infidelity, when a husband's eye is caught by his secretary. Throw in a couple of cases of loving from a distance, and a junket to Milwaukee to hook up with some of those hot American girls, and there's all sorts of mistakes and magic going on. The finale, though relying heavily on coincidence, is fascinating as all the main characters are brought together at a school Christmas pageant. No deep philosophy here, just good, engaging entertainment provided by a stellar cast and witty director/writer. A bit too racy for children.

One thing is clear about Love Actually, either you'll completely be blown away by it or you'll hate it.

Personally I am of the former camp in regards to this movie. The characters have complex interactions and despite the seemingly unjoined stories you find bridges that connect characters left and right which unwind as the story develops.

The movie also brings together many stories with both sad and happy endings depicting all the aspects of relationships which can be encountered.

Not to mention the movie is hilarious. Hugh Grant's character is amazingly fun to watch and the character called Collin is insanely funny.

All in all, I could go on for awhile about this film but I'll leave my comments at this. I could watch this film twice in the same week without losing interest in it. I can't say that about many other films.

This movie is EXCELLENT! Perfect movie for the christmas season or for a great love story! I would DEFINITELY recommend it!

I love this movie! It has become even more special to me after watching the deleted/extended scenes and the creator's introduction of them! I highly recommend this movie to everyone, especially for a quiet, chick flick kinda night. hehe

I love this movie. My daughter-in-law loves this movie. My son loves this movie. It's just too much fun to miss. Others have already waxed poetic about the acting, writing, etc., so I won't repeat. Let me just say that only a scrooge wouldn't enjoy it. I know a few of those, but I wouldn't try to watch a feel-good movie with them anyway. Otherwise, I highly recommend it, and not just at Christmas. (So, why did I rate it only 4 stars? Simply because I save the 5-star ratings for movies I consider classics, such as 'Casablance,' the original Star Wars trilogy (4-6), BBC's 'The Blue Planet' documentary, etc.)

I'm not usually a big fan of romantic comedies, but I enjoyed "Love Actually" nonetheless, mostly because the performances by the various actors were entertaining and the pacing was brisk enough that I didn't get bored even though the movie is over two hours long. There are perhaps too many story lines, but overall this is a good choice if you like British humor and don't mind romantic cliches. I give this a low 4 stars.

I like this movie and how they show the different ways people love. This is a good watch.

Best british film ever. If you haven't seen it. Like Goethe says, I shall paraphase his philosophy and say;

"If you have no watched a movie like this and not felt the emotions of this film. You have not experienced life yet."

Just to come out of the violence and high efect movies. It's nice to watch a movie that shows little stories of common people, and to follow their path as they try to overcome odd situations with a dash of smart comedy. And remembering that love it's all around.

I had heard so much that was good about this movie, that we went ahead and purchased it to watch together on Valentine's day. What a shocker! First, there are just too many storylines to keep up with, and then there is the sex... if your idea of a romantic comedy includes sex and sexual innuendo, then this is for you. I found the scenes with the porn stars to be offensive and unnecessary. The references to sex, and even with a young boy being sexually obsessed with a girl, was just too much for me.

And then there is the language. Again, if you can get around the F-bomb being dropped every five minutes, then you'll love this movie. I understand that maybe the British have different standards for use of language then some of us, but this made it just horrible to listen to, much less watch.

I would say we made it about less than an hour into the movie before we turned it off.

I think this could have been done in a way that was much more tasteful.

Love Actualy proudly joins the likes of It's a Wonderful Life, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer as a Christmas classic. It's with great pleasure, to include Love Actually on my list of Christmas classics.

This might be my favorite movie. Usually I don't like movies with an ensemble cast because there is too much to take in and I get confused. But this movie is not like that. It is beautiful, happy, sad, and as realistic as you can make a story about actual love without being depressing. Each time I watch it I have a different favorite story line. I also own the soundtrack. And it's not just a chic-flick. They guys can relate too.

This is one of my favorites. My daughter came for a visit, I found out it was one of her favorites as well, so I bought this copy to have delivered on her door stop at home in Oregon when she gets home.

Good movie packaged for standard format display (vice the wide-screen version, avalable seperatly). Product and its closed captioning support for the hearing impaired works just fine.

This is a great movie to watch at Christmas or anytime of year. Everyone can identify with one of the characters. Love it, love it, love it!!!

One of the movies I like to watch over and over and over again, Love Actually delivers the perfect balance of Hollywood sap and reality. This movie features multiple stories, mostly overlapping each other somehow.

This isn't one of those movies with a typical storyline of boy meets girl, falls in love, etc etc. It contains different kinds of love: love between friends, love between parent and child, love between brother and sister, etc.

The all-star cast is phenomenal. And the music is just fanastic. (Note: the use of "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell in one specific scene is sure to bring tears to your eyes.)

Of course, this movie contains the infamous "To me, you're perfect." scene, a moment which every girl dreams of... just not from someone they don't actually love.

I don't know anyone who has seen it and not loved it to bits.
It may be just another romantic comedy, but this film speaks to the heart and allows viewers to really appreciate all the people they have in their lives.

In the end, you will truly realize that love, actually, is all around.

Lo único que puedo decir es que esta es quizá la película que mejor pudo haber tocado el tema del amor. A través de una serie de historias perfectamente posibles, y con actores de primera te demuestra que el amor está en todas partes. Realmente amor!!!