Best Romantic Comedy Ever

Rating: Null/10 (6 June 2004)

Contrary to the criticism, this movie had about 40 chances to fall on its face - and never did. Three things make this one of the most significant movies ever made:
1. Curtis juggled what should have been too many characters, even for a 2+ hour movie. And he left us wanting more! Aside from Colin Firth's girlfriend and brother at the start, every character was fleshed out in record time! And we loved them all.
2. THE SCORE! I have studied this score in 8 viewings and cannot believe how clever the music works - on three levels: the melodies link the most disparate story lines; the winds/flutes forbade the worst. But, best of all, when the music stops - the acting peaks - and so does the storyline. I never review movies - but the use of score in this movie is unbelievable! LISTEN! LISTEN! Even if you hate the music. The score is the best actor in the entire movie!
3. Andrew Lincoln (Mark) Each of his scenes seems like a new movie. I did some research and he is still basically an English TV phenom - too bad for us.
If you have not, watch this movie. Or buy it. And pay close attention to the score! This is my 5th favorite movie of all time!
Jon