Random Movie Review 2

Christmas Edition




Love Actually - In the Christmas Spirit, I've decided to dedicate this R.M.R. to one of my favourite Christmas themed movies: Love Actually. In fact, this movie probably ranks #1 on my list of not only tolerable "Chick Flicks", but very high on my list of good movies in general. (For all you macho men, feel free to enter the gay jokes in the comments section, but just remember first that Keira Knightley is in this movie, and looks fantastic!)

The story of Love Actually very much like V4V takes place for the most part in the land of make believe: London, England. There is no "protagonist" per say, but instead focuses on the lives, and intertwinings of many relationships. Some of which include: Father/Son, Wife/Husband, Rock Star/Manager, Prime Minister/Assistant, Porn Fluffer/Porn Fluffer (seriously), and Best Friends. In most cases when storylines of this complexity are attempted the result is confusion which leads to bordem, and thus a bad movie. But Love Actually - actually - pulls it off. Like a good novel switching from one storyline to the next this movie makes you long for more of the ended one for a short period before becoming fully engrossed in the next one, only to repeat this process until you're out of pages.

Take a peek at the preview even though it does very little justice to the movie in regards to how funny it - actually - is.



So now you know what I was talking about storylines. In fact, several were left out of that preview that are equally important and just as funny/enjoyable



So here's the deal. This is a great time of year to make some popcorn, grab some spiced rum and eggnog, grab a blanket and watch a movie on the couch. In fact, as long as your "other half" doesn't read this blog, make it seem like your idea - trust me on the bonus points. And if you've already seen this movie, that is to say if you saw this movie, then you'll know watching it again is a good idea (especially if you've only watched the edited TV version - boo!), it sure beats the shit out of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reinqueer or Frosty The Pedophile.

Enjoy.