Love Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The Christmas 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 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 $245 million worldwide on a budget of $40 million. The film received mixed reviews and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. A made-for-television short film sequel, Red Nose Day Actually, aired in two different versions on BBC One and NBC in 2017.
Did you have this kind of problem? Yeah, course you did, you saucy minx. So, let's go. We can definitely crack this. Remember, I was a kid once, too. So, come on, it's someone at school. Right? Yeah. - Uh-huh. Good, good. And what does she, he, feel about you? SHE doesn't even know my name. And even if she did, she'd despise me. She's the coolest girl in school. And everyone worships her because she's heaven. Good. Good. Well, basically you're fucked, aren't you?
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Hi there and welcome back. So, three weeks till Christmas, looks like... the real competition is gonna be Blue. I saw them on the show last week. They weren't very nice about my record. No. Little scamps. But very, very talented musicians. Yeah. I understand you've got a prize... for our competition winners. Yes, I have, Ant or Dec. It's a personalised felt-tip pen. Oh, great. It's brilliant. It even writes on glass, so if you've got a framed picture, like, for instance, this one of Blue, you can just write on it.
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Er, a lot of kids watching, Billy. Oh, yeah. Hiya, kids. Here's an important message... from your Uncle Bill... don't buy drugs. Become a pop star... and they give you them for free. And I do believe it's a commercial break. We'll see you soon. Bye-bye. All I want for Christmas is you...
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OK, let's say, er, Thursday, my place. Great. I've got Juliet on the other line, she wants to ask you a favour. OK, fine. - Thanks and, er, be nice. I'm always nice. 'You know what I mean, Marky, be friendly. ' I'm always... - 'Mark? ' Hi. How was the honeymoon? It was great. Thanks for the gorgeous sendoff. So, what can I do for you? - 'It's only a tiny favour. ' I've just tried the wedding video... and it's a disaster. 'It's come out all blue and wibbly. ' I'm sorry. I remember you filming a lot... and I wondered if I could look at it. To be honest, I didn't really... Please. All I want is one shot of me... in a wedding dress that isn't turquoise. I'll have a look but I'm pretty sure I wiped it, so don't get any hopes up. 'Must go. ' Any progress with our matchmaking plans? No. I've done fuck-all and never will... because he's too good for me. How true.
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Ah, bonjour, Eleonore. Bonjour, Monsieur Bennett. Welcome back. And this year you bring a lady guest? No. There's a change of situation. Just me. Oh. Am I sad or not sad? I think you're not surprised. And you stay here till Christmas? Yeah, yeah. Good. Well, I find you... a perfect lady to clean the house. This is Aurelia. Ah. Er, bonjour, Aurelia. - Bonjour. Er, je suis, er, tr�s heureux... de vous avoir ici.
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Over here, sir. What will you be talking about? Mr President, welcome. It's a pleasure to meet you. Come through. I'm sorry your wife couldn't make it. So is she. Although she would have been... kind of lonely. Yes. Pathetic, isn't it? Just never been able to tie a girl down. Not sure that politics and dating go together. Really? I've never found that. Yeah, you're still sickeningly handsome, whereas I look like my Aunt Mildred. Very jealous of your plane, by the way. Thank you. We love that thing. Ah, Natalie. Hi. Morning, ma'am. How's your day so far? Excellent.
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My goodness, that's a pretty little son of a bitch. Did you see those pipes? Yeah, she's terrific. At her job. No, absolutely not. We cannot... and will not consult on that either. That is unexpected. Well, it shouldn't be. The last administration made it perfectly clear. We're being consistent with their policies. With all respect, they were bad policies. Thanks, Alex. I don't think... we're making progress here. Let's, erm... move on, shall we?
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