To me, this movie is perfection.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

There a re 9 plots to this, so it may confuse the audience but I adore Love Actually. It's in my top 10 and I have seen this 3 times-all in this year! One thing that bothers me about Hollywood romances is that they occur because the characters had sex the night before. "Oh, we made love last night so we must be IN love!" Ugh. While there is a plot involving sex scene stand ins, most of the stories are about real love. My favorite plot is the one with Liam Neeson and his stepson. Roger Ebert also gave it 3.5/4 stars. I saw this with my Grandma and she enjoyed it too. If you have a Christmas movie night with your date, make sure it doesn't end without viewing Love Actually!

I watched this film recently, mainly as my partner absolutely loves it. But I must say it is one of the worst films I have watched, for many reasons. One of the story-lines involves a man (Peter) getting married to his fiancée (Juliet). This guy has a best friend (Mark) who is in love with Juliet. She eventually finds out when she sees the footage of the wedding Mark took which features her. And just her. Instead of being creeped out, she is flattered. Later on there is this romantic scene where he confesses his love (because "It's Christmas"). How is this romantic? On the other hands another story-line features a WOMAN wanting to get it on with her (married) boss. Yet, it seems when a man does it it's romantic. But when it's a woman, then she is treated by the film as just a relationship-ruining, walking, talking vag**a. I'm not saying the secretary was in the right in any way. It's just the double-standard that gets to me here. Plus you have Colin Firth's character falling in love with a Portuguese woman. Despite neither of them being able to communicate because of the language barrier. Yeah, yeah, it's all romantic because they went and then learnt each others languages, but still, by the time they meet up again, both dual-linguistic, so Colin Firth can ask her for marriage, they still haven't actually spoken to each other yet. Then you have Colin. A guy who can't seem to get himself with any lady for some reason. I dunno, you'd think calling a woman you don't know your "Future Wife" would have her throw herself into your arms. He decides he'd have more luck in the US. Turns out he was unbelievably right, it a scene so completely over-the-top ridiculous and just utterly dumb, I was (and am) still convinced it was just Colin having some sleazy dream, because even in a fictional movie, it was just that ridiculous. And I haven't even got to the fat-shaming, the poor writing, the general sexism, the stupid airport scene (where the film went from completely cheesy to vomit inducing), the concept that the woman who worked at that office lost her chance at love because she has to care for her mentally ill brother, Emma Thompson's character telling a guy grieving over the death of his wife to get over it, Emma Thompson & Alan Rickman's story-arc...i could go on.Overall, I would not recommend this to any one. It manages to be cheesy, boring, sexist, and anger-inducing at the same time.Avoid

What a charming movie this is. It's not perfect or anything, and probably gets a little too syrupy towards the end, but it's romantic, funny, and the star-studded cast is outstanding. Weaving through so many story lines could have left the viewer confused and unsatisfied with any of them, but director Richard Curtis pulls the right strings and keeps us entertained from beginning to end. There are just so many wonderful scenes and lines. Andrew Lincoln's card scene with Keira Knightley. Colin Firth watching Lúcia Moniz walk out of his life, and then later both of them learning each other's language. Thomas Sangster, the little boy, talking to Liam Neeson about the "total agony of being in love". Hugh Grant the Prime Minister going door to door to find the sweet and sometimes foul- mouthed Martine McCutcheon. And on and on.The movie is filled with all those little moments we can identify with – secret longings, flirtation, and first kisses – but also those that are bittersweet, and those that disappoint us. The overall theme of the movie, that "love actually is all around", even though we often focus on the incidents of hate in the world, is inspiring. The shots in London are gorgeous, and the comic relief provided by the aging rocker Bill Nighy is funny. It is a feel- good movie and bound to be criticized, but it's OK to feel good once in awhile :), and this is certainly one of the better done romantic comedies.

Thought I'd watch this. Expecting Hallmark Channel type feel good Christmas movie. Wait, is that an "R" rating? Hmmmmmm... must be for a couple of f-words, maybe a quick, under the covers sex scene? Still looks endearing...and with major star power. Okay, started watching...so far so good, I can feel the tenderness and set up for the heart strings being pulled, couple of f-words right off the bat...no big deal...all of a sudden, two completely naked porn stars having sex on set...but instead of the typical screaming and grunting, they are having a getting to know each other conversation you would expect at a bar...While thrusting. Then later in the movie, while she is pretending to give a hummer, complete with her head moving back and forth!! Okay...watching this in my living room with lots of family members walking around the house (teenagers on phones, etc...) and here I am watching a porn scene on my TV. Where's the remote ?? WHERE's THE REMOTE....OMG Dad !!! what are you watching?? Hey everyone !! Dad's watching porn !!! Right in front of everyone.... AHHHH ! I can't believe it !!! The kids start texting their friends...OMG my dad is watching porn right in front of us !! I still finished this, later after everyone had gone to their rooms. Still touching and feel good, but did not expect the graphic nudity and sex. Watch at your own risk !!