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Love Actually

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Noted English screenwriter Richard Curtis makes his directorial bow with this romantic comedy that follows the dizzying foibles of no less than a dozen couples, featuring a cast that includes Hugh Grant as a bachelor British PM and Billy Bob Thornton as a disturbing hybrid of the worst of Clinton and Bush. Seemingly taking its lead from Bridget Jones's Diary and its sequel (both of which Curtis also wrote), Love's rich, eclectic collection of pop songs becomes something more than mere movie-soundtrack wallpaper. Indeed, tracks as disparate as Joni Mitchell's hauntingly autumnal remake of "Both Sides Now" and the Pointer Sisters' effusive '80s hit "Jump" function somewhere between supporting player and narrative Greek chorus. It's a mature, often introspective collection that mixes the expected chestnuts (the Beach Boys' evergreen "God Only Knows") and covers (Eva Cassidy's stately version of Christine McVie's "Songbird," an R&B-infused take of "All You Need Is Love" by Lynden David Hall) with standout work from Norah Jones (a torched-up "Turn Me On"), Texas (the Dusty Springfield-esque dramatics of "I'll See It Through"), and Wyclef Jean's joyous "Take Me As I Am." Underscoring the film's Christmas subtext are three holiday-themed bonus cuts by Otis Redding, Billy Mack (the film's resident rock star burnout, played by Bill Nighy), and Olivia Olson. --Jerry McCulley

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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 06, 2008 Type: User Review love actually

Enjoy the music from bluesy sound to jazzy fun songs. We enjoyed the movie, so we wanted the CD because of the music.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 31, 2008 Type: User Review Love Actually = Great Tunes

Fast shipping. Great condition. Love the tunes in this movie. Great buy.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 21, 2008 Type: User Review In Love with Love Actually!

The movie Love Actually is amazing as is the soundtrack! I accidentally bought the German version of the soundtrack but it seemed to be the same except that Jump (For my Love) wasn't sung by the Pointer Sisters. Still, great soundtrack and the...
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 23, 2008 Type: User Review Love Actually

Great CD! A variety of music but all good! Perfect for a Valentines Day gift.
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 17, 2008 Type: User Review love actually cd

product was new in package. Delivered timely. Music is great. Good choice for a romantic evening.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 29, 2008 Type: User Review I Actually Love it

The soundtrack to the wonderful movie "Love Actually" is wonderful as stand alone music. Very well recorded and with nice soundstage for the genre, this is enjoyable music that is easy to listen to and presents a broad range of styles. Well...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 25, 2008 Type: User Review Love actually is all around you!

If you haven't had the chance to see this delightful, heart-felt Christmas comedy, you've missed a milestone in romantic story-telling! This is a wonderful (albeit British) romance, set in a yuletide atmosphere. As more Americans actually see this...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 22, 2008 Type: User Review Best Soundtrack!

Has all the great songs from the movie. You are getting the real deal with it!
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 20, 2008 Type: User Review I actually LOVE this cd.

I've watched the film several times (I can watch it over and over again) and was so drawn to the music that I decided I had to have the cd. This then lead me to purchasing a Dido , The Calling and Maroon 5 cd...all of whom I was not that familiar...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 19, 2008 Type: User Review Love Actually

The product arrived timely , was diappointed in the sound quality of the CD. Sounds very distant at times
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