I wouldn't particularly call myself a fan of British TV or movies, but I do have to say, my favorite romantic movie of all time...ALL TIME would have to be Love Actually. Aside from the numerous sub-plots of the different characters (which are beautifully intertwined btw) one thing that makes me shiver with a kind warm feeling is the music score that plays during the "reveal" of the story. For example, the part where Juliet suprises Mark (her husband's best friend) at his home, hoping to get a video of her wedding and unknowingly stumbles on Mark's secret love for her. The marriage of the musical climax and the emotions of the scene are completely real and believeable. It's fantastic!. The same score also plays in the scenes of Aurelia and Jamie's evolving love. You'll see the same score repeated in multiple scenes usually revolving an emotional revelation between the characters.
While you might think this is a complete chick flick, it is one that has a lot of humour. My fav lines from the show:
1. "Get a grip, people hate sissies. No one's ever gonna shag you if you cry all the time"
2. "Kids, don't buy drugs. Be a rockstar and they'll give you them for free"
Also, the underlying theme revolves around the merriment of Christmas..and thats one of my favorite holidays. So frankly, what is there not to love about this movie?
1 comment:
haha. it is a great movie. i remember i was working in the cinema during that time... must've seen it like a dozen times.
and keira knightly!!
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