Emma Thompson's performance in love actually

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I know this has been down to death.
But, I've just finished watching LA and I'm still in awe of her amazing scene. In fact, it's not just that scene...but the ones following.

I've been through the marriage breakdown due to OW. In fact, the bastard left for "or worse...it's love.." and I'm balling my eyes out 5 years later!

I wish I had been as dignified as she was! The feelings flood back with a massive surge every time I see this film. I don't think I've ever watched a scene with such dramatic effect on me.

I know that MN has this conversation every Xmas since 2003 (bloody hell. 2003 and I was loved up to the eyeballs with knobhead xh and we had just got engaged literally week before). But ianbu? Am I?

Have any other scenes made you as emotional as this one had made me?

cant stand the knob now btw

She is brilliant in that scene but don't forget she knew what it was like to be cheated on by her husband for real.

That would explain why it mainly resonates with people who've been in that position, maybe? I just can’t see it.

I don't think anyone is likely to write a script that reflects the completely bonkers breakdown of my first marriage, sadly. I can see that it would be cathartic to watch

I am always confused at the end. Did she stay with him or not?

I absolutely love her. She's brilliant in every part she plays.

She’s basically that “Is the dress black and blue, or white and gold?” meme in human form, isn't she?