Love Actually

Summary

Love Actuallyis a romantic classic that follows ten separate stories of an ensemble cast , and it has a circumstances of remarkable kissing scenes . Released in 2003 with Richard Curtis at the helm and an corps de ballet of talented actor made up of mostly British stars , it ’s quite common for people torewatchLove Actuallymultiple time , specially at Christmastime give its merry setting . Love Actually ’s floor were about romantic love life , but they also celebrated friendly relationship , careers , and missed opportunities .

Some ofLove really ’s storyline are more credible than others , but all of them have a sort of magic trick . There are many iconic scenes , let in Andrew Lincoln ’s cue card , and sinceLove Actuallyis primarily a amorous comedy , most of the stories follow wild-eyed beloved . However , some ofLove really ’s charactersalso face tragic and grievous floor , like Karen and Sarah ’s , and not all characters get a felicitous termination . Although some aspects ofLove Actuallydidn’t long time well , it continue one of thebest Christmas filmsand has some remarkable quotation , sympathetic main and side character reference , as well as iconic kiss .

10Karen and Harry

Played by Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman

Karen and Harry ’s first kiss inLove Actuallyis just a mountain on the cheek . It bump when the two sports meeting at the center for some late - minute presents , and , although it ’s very fitting for their human relationship , which seems to have lost its sparkle , there ’s nothing romantic about their relationship , despite reckon like a satisfying marriage until that item . The two contribution two children , and their non - real display of philia foreshadow the cheat . The two also share a very nimble peck on the lips before Harry hand her the Joni Mitchell CD , leading to the most grievous aspect inLove in reality , which is why their kisses take the last smear .

9Carla and Tony

Played by Denise Richards and Abdul Salis

Tony is asupporting fictional character inLove in reality , and he appears in a few scenes , mostly involve his best supporter , Colin . At the oddment of the read-only memory - com , Tony goes to the drome to receive his admirer , who brings back a new girl , Harriet . After he introduces her , she reveals she bring her sister with her , Carla . Right after she conform to him , Carla osculate him on the lips , which enjoyably surprises him . Sincethere ’s no storyline involved , Carla and Tony ’s kiss is n’t very remarkable .

8Jamie And His Girlfriend

Played by Colin Firth and Sienna Guillory

At the beginning of the film , Jamie is dating an unnamed lady friend who is too demented to look Juliet and Peter ’s wedding . Before provide , Jamie kissed her , despite her sickness , bringing his usual charm . The kiss would ’ve been endearing given her unwellness . However , their plot line came to a stop soon after , asJamie found out she was cheating on him with his own brother , make the whole affair tragical .

7Juliet and Peter

Played by Keira Knightley and Chiwetel Ejiofor

Juliet and Peter ’s marriage happens around the 10 - minute mark inLove Actually , but their romance does n’t take a lot of spot apply Mark ’s storyline . Although Juliet and Peter seem like a very stable couple , there are n’t many details about their relationship , and they barely have any meaningful scene together . Juliet and Peter shared a kiss in their wedding scene , andthey seemed happy together , but there ’s nothing worth remembering about the brace .

Love Actually follows the erotic love life of several twosome around the Christmas time of year , and their best quotes can be both humorous and heartfelt .

6Juliet and Mark

Played by Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln

Although it ’s extremely controversial , Juliet and Mark ’s storyline inLove Actuallyis iconic . Despite Juliet being hook up with to his good friend , Mark turns out to be in love with Juliet , although the audience finds out the two did n’t pass too much time together . Their plot line leads to themost memorableLove Actuallyscene , with Mark confessing his love as he express her several discriminative stimulus cards . After he leave , Juliet pursue him on the street and give him a spry kiss . Although the scene is problematic due to unfaithfulness and does n’t make too much sense , it ’s one of the most remembered moments . fromLove really . It is also aesthetically perfect , with Christmas light behind them .

5Jamie and Aurelia

Played by Colin Firth and Lúcia Moniz

Jamie and Aurelia ’s storyline is n’t too credible , since they do n’t speak the same language before Jamie proposes . However , there is a certain appealingness to their relationship , and they have many cunning minute together . Perhaps the fact that they felt very comfortable in silence with one another made Jamie learn Portuguese and propose , showing that Aurelia was also learning English . DuringLove in reality , Jamie and Aurelia divvy up two kisses , and they ’re both endear . The first one befall after the two part way before his counter to England , bequeath Jamie so astounded he gets in a car clash . The other is Mr. Darcy - romantic , with them kissing after his romantic yet corny marriage proposal .

4Sam and Joanna

Played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Olivia Olson

Despite proclaiming love as " total torment , " Sam ’s crush brings the cutest second inLove really . Sam was an 11 - yr - one-time whose mom just become flat , but he could n’t help being in love with one of his classmate , Joanna . He pass the cinema languish over her and essay to get her care and even chased her to the airport near the end of the moving-picture show to confess his feelings . Although it ab initio looked like he had failed , Joanna come back from the logic gate and sweetly kissed him on the cheek . Although there are many tall technicalities about their airport story , their odorous buss on the cheek is the epitome of childlike whiteness .

3John and Judy

Played by Martin Freeman and Joanna Page

John and " Just Judy " met on the set while film a stand - in for an grownup picture , but they turned out to beLove in reality ’s most uncomplicated couple . Their subplot is adorable and relatable , with them expend quite a wad of fourth dimension chatting before John asks Judy out for a drink . After their appointment , John walk Judy home , and the scene dead depicts the uncomfortable and awkward present moment after a successful first date , wondering whether to kiss the other person . Judy made the first move , andtheir kiss was wonderfully down - to - earthly concern , leading to John ’s aroused reactionas he jump-start down the street in one of the sweetest moments ofLove in reality .

2David and Natalie

Played by Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon

Despite the criticism around the Prime Minister dating his employee , the two had enough chemistry to pull it off . Natalie is one of the most fair character , and they get together near the final stage of the picture show . After rule Natalie ’s house , David drive her folk to the school play , they went backstage to avoid attention . It all failed because , whilethey snog for the first time , the mantle opened , putting them in the spotlight , one of the most used romantic tropes that work . Natalie also waited for him at the airport and kiss him again in front of the cameras , so the spotlight was n’t an takings for any of them .

The dear persona from Love Actually went through some modification after the movie ended , and its short continuation helped reply unanswered dubiousness .

1Sarah and Karl

Played by Laura Linney and Rodrigo Santoro

Sarah and Karl ’s candy kiss is easily the best kiss inLove Actually , and evenactress Laura Linneyagrees . Their story works on many floor , and it ’s the most relatable yet tragic story in the fixed storage - com . Sarah had a longtime crush on her carbon monoxide gas - worker , which is relatable , and , when he finally reciprocated , it come to a check because of Sarah ’s devotion to her brother , Michael . Despite their tragic light - lived tarradiddle , their scene is meet with lust and interpersonal chemistry , and their extremely - anticipated osculation exist up to expectations . After their first kiss , Sarah ’s excited reaction was wholesome , adorable , and relatable , irrespective of her sadLove Actuallystoryline .

Cast

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Hugh Grant and Laura Linney in Love Actually

Denise Richards’s Carla kissing Abdul Salis’s Tony in Love Actually

Jamie (Colin Firth) kisses his girlfriend (Sienna Guillory) on the forehead in Love Actually

Juliet and Peter (Keira Knightley and Chiwetel Ejiofor) kiss at the wedding in Love Actually

David and Natalie waving in Love Actually

Colin Firth and Lúcia Moniz as Jamie and Aurelia almost kissing in Love Actually

Joanna (Olivia Olson) kissing Sam (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) in Love Actually

John (Martin Freeman) and Judy (Joanna Page) kissing in Love Actually

David (Hugh Grant) kissing Natalie (Martine McCutcheon) in Love Actually

Collage of David (Hugh Grant), Juliet (Keira Knightley), Karen (Emma Thompson), and Sam (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) in Love Actually (2003)

Headshot Of Colin Firth In The Los Angeles Premiere Of <code>Empire Of Light</code>

Headshot Of Emma Thompson In The EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023

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Headshot Of Keira Knightley

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