In the liner notes that accompany the soundtrack to LOVE ACTUALLY, the movie's director Richard Curtis writes that the songs here are the "life and soul of the film." This perspective is naturally a welcome change from the often-mercenary and seemingly random perspective that plagues many original soundtrack releases. One listen quickly verifies Curtis' claim, as the disc is filled with unabashedly romantic modern pop.
Anyone who's seen comedies starring Hugh Grant knows his trademark combination of self-effacing, witty humor and slightly sophisticated regular-guy appeal. The music here (including artists such as the Beach Boys and Norah Jones) sounds exactly like what one might imagine a Grant character would be listening to on his home stereo. From the melancholy electronica-framed strains of Dido's gorgeous "Here with Me" to Joni Mitchell's world-wizened, contemporary take on her classic "Both Sides Now," the material on LOVE ACTUALLY perfectly suits the film's warmly humorous take on one of life's most joyous and confusing subjects.
Includes liner notes by Richard Curtis.Uncut (1/04, p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Justin Timberlake's 'Like I Love You' is an astounding, epoch-defining pop single..."
super i love it :D :D Submitted by laima.zemele (Riga, Latvia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Love is Good I loved the movie...but it was all about the music. How could you not love the CD! Submitted by angie.wallace (Hamilton, OH, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Surprise This is a gift worth unwrapping. A perfect blend of musical styles. Submitted by warewulph (Freeport Grand Bahama, Bahamas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
GREAT!!! The CD arrived quickly and I am enjoying it tremendously.. Submitted by brown_sug42 (Washington, DC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Both sides on Love Actually The tracks that are actually from the movie brings almost all the warmth back - almost - pity Bye Bye Baby is missing and All Need is Love is NOT the recording used in the movie - so are a couple of other tracks. Still beautiful, but I felt a little cheated. Submitted by Nico (Durban South Africa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo