Love actually is all around

Rating: 9/10 (4 October 2006)

Simply put, this is a wonderful story about a number of individuals all bound together, some tighter than others and some hardly at all, by their appearance at and use of Heathrow airport.
This is not a typical love story in which two people overcome some obstacle to fall in love with each other. Rather, it provides an insightful look into today's often misunderstood world. In a world where hate and violence are all too common, this movie shows that in reality the world is a place full of love. The simple premise of the movie is clearly stated in the opening lines by the Prime Minister that "If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around." The rest of the movie sets out to prove that point. Through the normal relationships of people's lives, such as husband and wife, girlfriend and boyfriend, friend and friend, father and son, and others, we see that the world is still a beautiful place and that love is one of the most important experiences that this world has to offer.
Overall I loved this movie. Although it was slightly unbelievable at parts, this movie provided a breath of fresh air from the cliché type "chick flicks". Overall I gave this movie a 9/10 for its enjoyability, good acting, and moving storyline.