Love Actually DVD Review

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LOVE ACTUALLY

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anonymous

Date reviewed

2005-10-26 11:16:32

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Richard Curtis, the man behind the international hits Four Weddings And A Funeral, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones's Diary makes his directorial debut with a heartwarming outing.

As you'd expect, this is classic rom-com all the way. Set in London during the build-up to Christmas the film follows the love lives of various individuals including a heartbroken author (Colin Firth), a widowed stepfather (Liam Neeson), an aging rock star (Bill Nighy) and the Prime Minister himself (Hugh Grant) before all their paths cross on a romantic Christmas Eve.

As a director Curtis has coaxed some great performances from the cast, especially Nighy who steals the show, and effortlessly makes London the focal point of his film. we see the streets and locations in all their snow-covered glory

There's also a plethora of guest appearances to adding a Richard Curtis film to their CVs. There has to be a special mention for Ant & Dec for being able to keep a straight face while Nighy camps it up on their TV show although the sight of Grant 'dancing' his way round No. 10 may be too much for some.

DVD

LOVE ACTUALLY

Author

anonymous

Date reviewed

2005-10-26 11:16:33

Provider

DVD Review

Richard Curtis, the man behind the international hits Four Weddings And A Funeral, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones's Diary, makes his directorial debut with a heartwarming outing.

As you'd expect, we're in classic rom-com territory. Set in London during the build up to Christmas, the film follows the contrasting love lives of various individuals including a heartbroken author (Colin Firth), a widowed stepfather (Liam Neeson), an ageing rock star (Bill Nighy) and the Prime Minister himself (Hugh Grant) , before all their paths cross on a romantic Christmas Eve.

As a director Curtis has coaxed some great performances from the cast, especially Nighy who steals the show, and he effortlessly makes London the focal point of his film: the streets and locations bathed in a snow-covered glory

Highlights include Ant & Dec keeping a straight face while Nighy camps it up on their TV show, although the sight of Grant 'dancing' his way round number ten may be too much for some.

Extras include an audio commentary, deleted scene, a music video and a 'Storytellers' featurette.