Love Actually annoyances

[marychristmas22]

Watched it last night for the 26363th time and there are still things that really irritate me.

1. Emma Watson calling Liam Neeson a sissy when he cries at the loss of his wife.

1. Juliet kissing her husbands best friend in the middle of the street. And what would have happened if the guy had come to the door in the middle of those boards?

1. This is the worst, the entire Laura Linney storyline. I get that she's giving up romantic love for the love of her brother but why? Why can't she have both? We're led to believe Carl is a nice guy, why wouldn't he have accepted her situation and supported her? And why does her story finish so abruptly about 45 minutes before everyone else's?

Not to mention all the sexism and misogyny but these things always just stick out to me as being the most ridiculous. Thoughts?

I hate everything about the film because it's pretty much unfunny, uninteresting and smug. Can't bear most of the storylines esp Keira Knightley, Martin Freeman & Laura Linney. The only bit I like it Rowan Atkinson. Comedy gold

I don't think their jobs are ever mentioned. They could be millionaires

I watched it again the other day (or rather I kept it on in the background while I was doing something else ) to see if I found it as annoying as I did the first time I saw it. Yep, pretty much! I was about to list all the stuff I found cringeworthy and just plain stupid, but realised I’d be here all day. (The touching Alan Rickman/ Emma Thompson storyline was the exception. ) A shame really, as I normally like those Richard Curtis films, but this one is a real turkey.

Colin goes to America. Misogynist objectifying rubbish.

I like Bill Nighy but he couldn’t pull off the ageing rock star thing. He looks and sounds like a bank manager.

I also find the writer apologising now about the film’s lack of perceived political correctness annoying. And the nauseating BBC lapping this up especially the bit about the lack of an lbqtxyz storyline.

Can we do a similar thread for The Notebook? All i saw was Rachel McAdams throwing a toddler tantrum when she couldn’t control the people around her.

I’d never seen it and at the age of 50 decided I wanted a trashy feel good film before bed so watched it. One of the most awful films I’ve ever watched. Some excellent actors but zero depth of story line. Emma Thompson was brilliant as usual but even her acting could drag a decent story line out of that garbage. What was all the hype about? Emperors new clothes? Endurance is the right phrase here! 😂

I did love the bromance between Bill and his manager. He gave up a party at Elton's in order to be with him ! I know I probably would have gone to Elton's !

Hate the film. That and Bridget Jones.
Insufferable!

Ah I knew there was a brother somewhere! Must pay closer attention!

No you’re right-I’m wrong 😀

Its really not supposed to be factual its a great film not a documentary

Isnt that the point? Everyone thinks theyre fat but they really arent!

She was his sister

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It's fine, obviously, to dislike the film. (I can't stand The Notebook).

But it's a bit silly to over-analyse every element of it - it wouldn't get made today, for valid reasons. There's lots that doesn't make sense. But it's fine to have a movie that appeals on another level (to some) and meets a certain whimsical need, without every element having to make logical, real-life sense.

(I will always love the Hugh Grant dance. Even more so as he does the DVD commentary with Richard Curtis (it's very funny) and says how much he objected to doing it. )

This is a funny take on all the "romantic" bits of it

I cringe so badly when that 10 year old girl is doing ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ and it seems just a little bit too sexy when she’s pointing out into the crowd. I don’t like it.

Aww I love it. Yes it's 20 years old and wouldn't be made now, but neither would a lot of things. I wish I was as chubby as Martine McCutcheon!

I dislike Kate Winslet's character in The Holiday more than most of the above. Goody 2 shoes.

I think it was on here I read that basically each man is in a more powerful position than the female he ends up with. Makes it a bit more depressing.

I always think ‘bank of mum and dad’ when I see movies with young people in homes they couldn’t afford in reality.

Ive never watched Love Actually.
Even the name annoys me

I think the Hugh Grant dance was the funniest thing in the movie.

@ALittleTeawithmilk but how old is the movie? Maybe life was more affordable 20 years ago? But yes, neither of them seem to have actual jobs!

Richard Curtis's faughter hates the film so he made The Genie! Another problematic awful film!