Underplayed Gems

Love Actually (2003)

Love Actually poster
Directed by
Richard Curtis
Genre
tragicomedy, Christmas film, romantic comedy film
Country
United Kingdom, France, United States
Runtime
2h 15m
Rated
R
Rating
7.1 of 10 from 7,438 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Multiple stories about love and relationships in London unfold in the weeks before Christmas. The film follows interconnected characters as they navigate romantic hopes, heartbreaks, and unlikely connections.

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What happens

Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous projects. An international co-production of the United Kingdom, United States and France, it was mostly filmed on location in London. The film delves into different aspects of love as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom are interlinked as the plot progresses. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place in the New Year. The film, Curtis's first as director, was released in the US on 14 November 2003 and a week later in the UK during its theatrical run. Love Actually was a box-office success, grossing $250.2 million worldwide on a budget of $40–45 million. The film received mixed reviews and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It later developed a cult following, and is often a staple film shown during the Christmas period in both the United Kingdom and United States. A made-for-television short sequel, Red Nose Day Actually, aired in two different versions on BBC One and NBC in 2017, as part of the fundraising event Red Nose Day 2017. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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