Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Love Actually - a great movie to catch so as to improve the damp Christmas atmosphere over here in Singapore. Christmas, as depicted in the movie, is a season of love and giving. Boy, do I love Christmas. However, this movie also concentrates on the ugliness of mankind - as in our male counterparts who shared this beautiful Earth with us (the women) - infidelity or unfaithfulness. The movie is sort of divided into eight parts, of which two parts talks about men's infidelity. One part, sadly, focused on the fact that women can also be unfaithful. (all thanks to stupid keira knightley!!)
Part 1: Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) and Natalie (Martine McCutcheon)
Poor Mr Prime Minister is so in-love with this beautiful food-caterer Natalie (or Plumpie). Natalie is this beautiful, but plump (yes plump!) girl. She is famous for a big buttock and fat thighs (hmm, sounds familiar!). Nevertheless, this doesn't stop Mr Prime Minister (or David) from falling in love with her. This hopeless-romantic guy knocked 101 doors in this dorgy street in England just to find Natalie after receiving her Christmas card. (All together) Awww!
Part 2: Jaime (Collin Firth) and Aurelia (Lucia Moniz)
Jaime, a writer, went to the south of France to nurse his re-broken heart and write a story (a thrilling one with lots of murder!). His housekeeper, a Portuguese woman (named Aurelia), is a woman of few words. The language barrier added to the fact that both of them seldom communicate. Jaime once said while driving Aurelia home that 'silence is golden'. Haha! After going back to England, Jaime decided to learn how to speak Portuguese and went back to ask for Aurelia's hand in marriage. Nice guy he is. But however, please do note that he did slept with a woman whom he proclaimed to 'love a lot' before leaving for France. Unfaithfulness can be seen here. The funniest part of this part of the movie is a line that Aurelia's sister said. When Jaime asked if Aurelia would like to live with him in England or him to move to stay with her, Aurelia's sister said, "Of course to England! Then you can meet Prince William and marry him!" Haha, my sentiments exactly.
Part 3: Harry (Alan Rickman) and Karen (Emma Thompson)
Third party in this relationship. It comes in the form of Harry's secretary. She's one hell of a seducer. Because of that, she got Harry to buy her a Christmas present (a golden necklace). When Karen found the necklace in Harry's pocket, she thought that was his present for her. On Christmas Eve night, Karen got a CD as a present instead, leading to her being suspicious of her husband's infidelity. A sad and touching part, I must say. Third parties always spoil the relationship. Sigh!
Part 4: Daniel (Liam Neeson) and Sam (Thomas Sangster)
It is a strong father-and-son relationship between Daniel and Sam. Daniel tried to help Sam, whom he thought was grieving over his mother's death. It turned out to be that Sam fell in love, with an American girl named Joanna. Joanna was the school belle, with lots of guys wooing her. Daniel encouraged his step-son to go all the way to get her. And literally, Sam ran through airport customs just to find Joanna. Very lovely!
Part 5: Juliet (Keira Knightley) and Mark (Andrew Lincoln)
Definitely the part I dislike most - female infidelity. Juliet is a newly-wed bride who discovers that her husband's best friend, Mark, is secretly in love with her after watching the wedding video shot by him. The video shows mostly Juliet, in close view. So during Christmas, Mark went to Juliet's house and use cards to express his love for her. Although it is really a lovely thing to do, but Juliet should stay faithful to her husband. Instead of that, she ran out and gave Mark a kiss. Sheesh!
Part 6: Billy Mack (Bill Nighy)
This is the comedy part of the movie. Aging musician Billy Mack is trying to get a Number One on Christmas day. And his rival is Blue, the R&B band. He did covers of many songs, changing 'love' to 'Christmas'. When he did get the number one spot on the music charts, he realise that it wasn't being invited to the all-stars-only parties that matter. It was love. And the person he love is his fat manager. But not in that sense, you know what I mean. Nice!
Part 7: Collin (Kris Marshall)
Another unsightly thing about men - their crave for sex! This lecherous Englishman reckons that he cannot find love in fellow English women as they are too arrogant. So, he booked a ticket to USA, where he feels he can easily get sex. True enough, he earned a night stay at a house belonging to 4 drop-dead-gorgeous women who are so poor that they can only afford one bed. They were so poor that they couldn't even afford pyjamas. And so, they slept naked with Collin. Sluts!!
Part 8: Sarah (Laura Linney) and Karl (Rodrigo Santoro)
Oh my gosh! I simply love Karl. He's just so sexy and delicious and handsome! With or without the glasses, Karl is just so irresistible. Of course, he attracts the attention of Sarah. And luckily enough, Karl asked Sarah for a dance at the Christmas party organised by their company. After the dance, they went to Sarah's apartment. However, before they could make out, Sarah's mentally-unstable brother called and spoiled the relationship. This short-lived love ended after that fateful night. Sad! But hey, I am happy that Karl does not belong to Sarah. Haha!
In short, this movie is worthy of your time. So catch it soon enough! Merry Christmas! Before I forget, nine more days to Christmas. Enjoy this season of joy and love. I really enjoyed this show, actually.
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hush pretty pink lady ;
at 6:03 pm
