Tatsächlich Liebe

Ein Weihnachtsfilmgeschenk, in dem jeder, der wenigstens einmal geliebt hat, etwas findet, was ihn anspricht. Egal, ob man 17 oder 40, schwarz oder weiß, hübsch oder hässlich ist. 4 Sterne dafür, dass ich mich nicht mit allen Figuren identifizieren konnte (was klar ist), und geheime 20 Sterne für die Passage, bei der ich wie versteinert saß und sprachlos war. Und auch für die Gutherzigkeit und Liebe, die von allen Beteiligten in den Film eingebracht wurden. (11.11.2003)

Warum ist der Film ein Flickenteppich aus so vielen einzelnen Geschichten, die durch so viele Eselsbrücken miteinander verbunden sind, die auf der Basis einer Seifenoper funktionieren? Denn jede einzelne von ihnen ist so lahm, dass sie es nicht einmal zu Hallmark schaffen würden. (28.02.2009)

Those of you who would ever pay gold for just a pinch of good mood, I invite you all to pre-Christmas London. I have seen many performances and I can recite the lines by heart, but a while ago Curtis stole me away again, so I can't fully return to my thoughts. In Love Actually, everything is heavenly, and therefore there may be something that might not appeal to you. However, there is also so much amazingness in it that when I add up the shy guys, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth, the triumphant Bill Nighy, the unforgettable Keira Knightley, the discreet angel Rowan Atkinson, or the few seconds of magical cameo by Elisha Cuthbert, there is too much perfection in one movie. The best romantic comedy and one of my top 10. (18.07.2005)

After the third viewing I can say for sure that this film is simply perfect, both touching and funny, non-violent, unobtrusive and made with such love that the adjective heavenly is not nearly enough. It's exactly one of those amazing films that I'm fan of here on FilmBooster and that is guaranteed to lift my spirits anytime, anywhere with its Christmas atmosphere and a plethora of familiar faces. Whether it's Bill Nighy and his quirky rocker, the modest and cheerful Prime Minister Hugh Grant, the head-over-heels in love and shy Laura Linney or the traditionally magnificent crown in the form of Rowan Atkinson’s salesman, all of them and many others instantly grow close to the heart and for two hours become such a part of it that they leave a lasting impression. But the one who excels the most is Curtis, the director. All the stories are perfectly intertwined and you are not confused for a moment, on the contrary, you suddenly feel that the world is much simpler and more beautiful. The boundaries of kitsch are attacked by the premise itself, but the final result is so original and tastefully filmed that only the biggest nitpicker could reproach any sentiment or slight cliché. Simply a beautiful, wonderful spectacle whose magic cannot be expressed in words. (14.10.2011)

In every genre category, I have a film that comes close to, or equals, perfection, simply a 100% film. Among romantic comedies, this spot is taken by Heavenly Love, and it must be said that it emerged as the clear winner. But yes, a nitpicker could argue that the screenwriter did not burden himself too much with logic - but since when is love logical? Top-notch cast, a number of funny moments, and an amazingly positive atmosphere. An ideal film for a romantic evening for two. Overall impression: 100%. (29.05.2007)