A nice film

Rating: Null/10 (13 January 2004)

Yet again, Richard Curtis delivers on, what is becoming, an annual event ... kind of a Christmas panto. We know what to expect -- some tears, some laughter and a nice warm fuzzy feeling that makes us think all's well with the world ... also known as self-satisfaction.
After an ill-conceived reference to a recent political terrorist act (the Twin Towers massacre), the film settles nicely into gear and we are presented with a number of intertwining stories. This unfortunately gives one the idea that 'Love Actually' has something of substance to say but anyone expecting another 'Short Cuts' or 'Magnolia' is in for a let-down.
As long as you put your brain on hold and don't have very high expectations, you can get a lot of enjoyment from this light and fluffy entertainment.
spudmurt
P.S: Both sexes are well-catered for ... women get to see a favourite fantasy played out (.. that of the man -- Grant / Firth -- who professes love for his girl in public) ... and for men? .. well, there's a few shots of tits.