Love Actually

The film Love Actually, is a popular British romantic comedy. The film was produced by Universal Pictures and Studio Canal in 2003. It had a large budget of 30,000,000 and includes popular British icons such as Hugh Grant, Kiera Knightley and Alan Rickman. It was successful worldwide, with a gross profit of £17.8 million. The film focuses on the lives of a group of characters, who are connected in different ways.

The film opens in a documentary style of Heathrow airport, with Hugh Grant's narrative overlapping. There is a montage with close up shots of peoples reactions as they reunite with their families and friends. This shot is in hand hold adding to the realism, and making it relatable to the viewer.  and triggers emotion for the viewer. A range of relationship are shown, breaking conventions, and reflecting the style of the film . Hugh grant talks about love, and mentions the 9/11 phone calls. Marketing the film at an American audience, this was used to be sentimental. Soft music is played throughout and the lighting is bright, creating a tranquil mood. Credits fade in and out, with a soft white font. At the end of the montage the phrase "Love is all around" then fades to show the title. The font red and white stand out, and have connotations of love and purity.
Hugh Grant was chosen because of his roles in various well-known romantic comedies. The range of top British actors shows the expectations of the film, and helped greatly in its popularity. The film got mostly positive reviews, and has been nominated for and given various awards. Although the film follows the conventions of a romantic comedy, it does not use the typical clique plot. Its mix of storylines helped its popularity and created a wider audience.