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Love Actually (2003)
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So drenched in upbeat sentiment that it makes Frank Capra seem emotionally reserved, this ensemble romantic comedy from writer Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill) is an unashamedly saccharine proposition. Curtis's opening assertion in his debut behind the camera is that, in these cynical times, “love actually is all around”, and to illustrate this he unfurls nine ongoing stories, headed by Hugh Grant's new Prime Minister falling for junior staff member Martine McCutcheon, and writer Colin Firth enchanted by his Portuguese housekeeper (Lucia Moniz). Boasting an attractive cast that includes Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson and Keira Knightley, this deliberately commercial Christmas package may be guilty of spreading its acting talent a bit thin, but even the most cynical of hearts couldn't fail to be lifted by the charm of the characters and their romantic dilemmas. Aside from all the hearts and flowers, though, it's Bill Nighy's uproarious turn as an over-the-hill rocker promoting a novelty record that really delivers the laughs. JC
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Running time
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129min
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Country of origin
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UK / US / Fr
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Genre
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Romantic Comedy
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Richard Curtis
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Theatrical distributor
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UIP
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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UK cinema release date
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November 2003
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Award |
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| British Academy Film Awards 2003 |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role |
Bill Nighy |
Winner |
| British Academy Film Awards 2003 |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role |
Emma Thompson |
Nominee |
| British Academy Film Awards 2003 |
The Alexander Korda Award for the Outstanding British Film of the Year |
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Nominee |
| Golden Globe 2003 |
Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical |
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Nominee |
| Golden Globe 2003 |
Best Screenplay Motion Picture |
Richard Curtis |
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