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Can we please talk about how much I love the movie Love Actually? Our love affair in pretty intense! Somehow, I managed to merge the last 9 years into just a few short ones and didn't realize that I was still in college when this movie came out. I remember being dying to see it, and finally going with my Mom (in a packed theater, I might add), but I swear it was just a few years ago. Obviously not.
Anyway, I love all of the separate love stories and the way they're all connected, even in the smallest way. I also love that not each one is happy. The viewer remembers the happiest stories, but there is a sense of reality in the movie; there are bumps in relationships and they aren't always stronger in the end .
I would have to say that my favorite story is that of Liam Neeson's character and his stepson. Oh, but I adore Liam Neeson and I could just eat that kid up! His agony over his first love and how I'm convinced it saves his step-father from dwelling on his wife's death is wonderfully done. It warms my heart. I do have to mention that it doesn't hurt that I have a bit of a crush on Liam Neeson.
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A close second woud be Colin Firth's love story. As with Liam Neeson, I'm biased due my crush on Colin Firth when he played Mr. Darcy, but even with that aside, I think it's hard to deny the romance of his vignette. Falling in love despite a language barrier and hopping on a plane to profess your love is pretty ballsy! The story is sweet, and speaks to holiday magic, which those of us who are romantics at heart find to be irrestible.
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And, I cannot forget to mention Hugh Grant's dance scene...it's fantastic! Love Actually is the ultimate holiday movie in my mind...truly one of my favorites.pinterest.com
