Review of Love Actually (2003) by Joe I — 23 Dec 2016

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This review of Love Actually (2003) was written by Joe I on 23 Dec 2016.

Love Actually has generally received positive reviews.

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Love Actually is one of the few ensemble cast, multiple storyline films that seems to have pervaded popular culture in recent years that actually--pardon…

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By Donna O (8) on 25 Dec 2017

I watch this every Christmas, and love it more every year. Obviously from reviews, not for just anyone or everyone…

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Does get very, very mushy at times, but the overall excellence of a stellar ensemble (Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson and Laura Linney) more than…

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By Ann T (34) on 25 Apr 2018

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By Gregory M (485) on 31 Dec 2018

I would give it fewer stars if I could. Oh well, I guess it's worth one star as an amti-sexual harassment training video…

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By Kelly B (807) on 03 May 2018

This is a pretty damn good film. Yes it's a romcom, but this comes close to being the best example of its genre…

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