Fresh & Fun, The best movie of the 21st century (so far)

Rating: 10/10 (9 April 2006)

"Love Actually" is fresh, exciting, and utterly brilliant. It could be considered a Christmas movie, as it takes place during the Christmas holidays, however I find it to be a refreshing movie to watch at any time. What's so great about this movie is the complexity of the story, and yet the simplicity of the overall message of the film- which is given right up front for all of those who miss it- "Love actually IS everywhere". I personally think the filmmakers did an excellent job in making the story come to life, and the actors a superb job at giving each character life. Favorite actors in this film, for me, were Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, and most especially Emma Thompson & Alan Rickman. I must also sing praises for the production company this comes out of- Working Title has come out with some of the best films in the past few years, and they continue to seem light-years ahead of the major studios, perhaps because they are willing to take more chances. The only recent movie that ranks near "Love Actually" in my book is "Last Holiday", starring Queen Latifah. I think that romantic comedies like these two are what we need as a society- an escape from the everyday into something that seems sweet & more innocent. As time goes by, I think "love actually" will tunnel it way up from the recesses of film and become one of the most outstanding films of the decade.