My favourite 'Love' themed movie!

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2015)

I am usually not a sappy romantic movie sort of person, I like some Rom-coms but the comedic side has to be strong and the romance has to be realistic, not melodramatic. "Love actually' fulfilled all the criteria for me, I like the fact that the "love' portrayed in there covers all aspects of it, not just romantic love, but filial love, stale love, fake love, free love, love of fame, unconditional love, conditional love, unrequited love etc. They are not afraid to portray betrayal of love as well and the pain that comes along with it.
The casting for the movie is excellent and every single scene in there is enjoyable for me, I like the way they edited and piece together the movie in little vignettes form. It helps keep you hooked and focus. And of course, the script and humor in there for me is amazing! A couple of stories in there are over-the-top exaggerated, but thankfully, they have other good stories woven in there to help offset the 'roll your eyes' moments. But all good tongue-in-cheek fun I think.
All in all, a very well scripted, directed and acted movie. Still my go to on date nights and days when I am bored and in need of some light uplifting entertainment.