Love Original Reunion | Let’s Talk About Love, Really (20 Years Later)

Love is…

It’s to be expected: The word “actually” (really) is misused at this reunion show, which brings together some big names, starting with Emma Thompson and the director from Richard Curtis’ ensemble film. heartbroken Karen), Hugh Grant (PM David, a bespoke role), Bill Nighy (as Billy Mack, a role he didn’t even audition for!), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (revealed here with his young Sam role) etc. A big absentee, Alan Rickman, of course, died in 2016, but we don’t really know why Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, and Keira Knightley died too. The show, filled with good feelings and happy memories, could not avoid the great and existential question: “Today, love, really, what is it? The actors replied that it was “everywhere” and “everything matters”. The palm goes to Hugh Grant, always tongue-in-cheek (and clearly grumpy), who enthusiastically replies: Love, indeed, is dead (died)!

revelation

It was leaked in the days leading up to the broadcast and made the headlines of gossip magazines, but here it deserves a little mention: believe it or not, Hugh’s hips are as legendary as Grant’s spectacle and beautifully swaying, not the actor. Thrilled, but not really, at the thought of dancing fly dust, the Pointer Sisters (the scene was shot extensively on TikTok, it should be noted). If you’ve seen the movie, don’t pretend you’ve forgotten it. Anyway: You should hear Richard Curtis explain how much Hugh Grant (his lifelong friend) hoped the director would get sick and drop the project. Bad luck, it’s “contractual liability”, sorry, “contractual guillotine!” ” said Hugh Grant with another offbeat comment. In the short sequel to the film, a television short film made as part of a charity program in 2017 (Red Nose Day61 million raised issue), title Actually Red Nose DayHugh Grant, reprising his role 14 years later, danced the same Hotline bling (Drake). Surprise? When Sama has done his work, he falls squarely down the stairs of chic 10 Downing Street.

Love behind the scenes

It’s not just on camera, it’s a convoluted and tightly woven screenplay in ten (yes ten!) stories. Love indeed. do you remember Between the PM and his aide, however, the latter’s sister and her sadly lost husband (and this heartbreaking scene from the unpacked CD), the employee and her shady colleague, the newlyweds and their friend (and his announcement on the cards, a classic ever since!) , a goofy rock star and his loyal manager (we’ll probably forget a few), this ensemble film has action, is warmly welcomed by the public, but not really critically. Atlantic, on its tenth anniversary in 2013, squarely titled: Least Romantic Film of All Time! However, here we learn that the employee and her darker colleague are facing a roller coaster in real life as well. “There are also real broken hearts Love indeed “said Laura Linney, who at the time (accidentally) broke up with her play partner. “And what do we do all day? […] We have the opportunity to do better […]Take comfort. […] It really is a balm. »

In real life…

And then we know this: Love with a capital A is not just a feeling of love between a man and a woman. Richard Curtis notes that his story lacks diversity in this regard, and how the relationship between bosses and employees is dated. “I’m a bit stupid and uncomfortable!” “, he slips at the end of the interview. But let’s move on. For love here is in a wider sense between a father-in-law and his son, but also between a sister and her brother. Speaking of the son, the character of young Sam (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), who is madly in love with a classmate, was directly inspired by the director. “I’m obsessed with love! (And is it really surprising, later Four weddings and funerals And Notting Hill ?). Ditto for the relationship of Sarah (Laura Linney) and her psychiatric brother. “My sister has a long history of mental health issues…” However, these loves are different, not “deep”, obvious “unconditional”. Really, what. There is no doubt why, and despite the fact that over the past 20 years, Love indeed Still resonates very loudly (TikTok and YouTube are proof of this). Because love is said there in (almost) all forms and directions. Without leaving us in its heartbreaks or sometimes happy endings. Because it can. Richard Curtis still believes in it “passionately”.