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Love Actually originally had two storylines that were cut, including a scene in Kenya and a same-sex romance. The African storyline in Love Actually portrayed a simplistic view of Africa and perpetuated stereotypes about hardship, which could have been avoided by showing diversity within the UK.

How many plot lines were cut from Love Actually?

The storyline was one of a reported four that were cut from Love Actually. Unfortunately, another one of those cut was a lesbian storyline about "a schoolgirl who fell in love with another schoolgirl", according to Curtis, which might have helped it avoid some criticism.

Did they cut scenes from Love Actually?

2003's Love Actually, written and directed by Richard Curtis, has a deleted scene that does the rounds annually, revealing a wild backstory for one of the main characters.

Are there 2 versions of Love Actually?

The 2009 US Blu-Ray actually contains the UK cut of the film, while the original US DVD had the US cut. An airplane safe version of the movie removes the intimacy stand-in storyline, as well as all nudity and swearing.

What are the 10 love stories in Love Actually?

Love Actually Deleted Scene - How is Today? (2003) - Keira Knightley Movie HD

What are the nine stories in Love Actually?

Where did Colin go in Love Actually?

In the film, Colin grows weary of being ignored by English women, so he packs up and moves to America.

How many times is actually mentioned in Love Actually?

The movie has inspired a Japanese film ('It All Began When I Met You'), a Hindi film ('Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'), a Polish film ('Letters to Santa') and Dutch rom com ('Alles is Liefde'). And here's a bonus: The word actually is actually said 23 times in 'Love Actually'.

What song is remade in Love Actually?

After its use in Four Weddings and a Funeral, the song appeared in several of Richard Curtis' other projects, including the 2003 film Love Actually (reinvented as the Christmas song "Christmas Is All Around" performed by actor Bill Nighy as fictional rock star Billy Mack), and an episode of hit sitcom The Vicar of ...

Do Sarah and Karl end up together?

Though Sarah and Karl don't end up together in the movie, Linney's character does have a happy ending, as chronicled in the Love Actually mini-sequel released in honor of Red Nose Day in 2017.

What is the inappropriate scene in Love Actually?

Love Actually has some nudity and sexual activity. For example: John and Judy perform several sex scenes, simulating sex and oral sex. They are both naked and John is told to massage Judy's breasts.

Who is the girl singing at the end of Love Actually?

Olson moved into the mainstream with her role as Joanna Anderson in the 2003 holiday film Love Actually, singing the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You".

What is the mistake in the movie Love Actually?

When David arrives at 10 Downing Street, his tie changes eleven times between shots (see trivia). When Sarah and Karl are first kissing in her bedroom, Karl strips to the waist but still has his trousers on. In the next shot, as they fall onto the bed with Sarah sitting astride him, his trousers are missing.

Did Kris Marshall get paid for Love Actually?

While he didn't film the whole movie for free, Kris Marshall (who played Colin) returned his pay check for the scene where he's undressed by three American girls.

Are the people at the end of Love Actually real?

Arguably one of the most joyful scenes of the whole film, the footage of loved ones reuniting in Heathrow Airport at the end of Love Actually is entirely real. The camera crew set-up shop at the bustling airport for a week, filming friends and families meeting once again.

What happened to Sam's dad in Love Actually?

(Sam's real father's fate is never mentioned, he could be Tony Blair for all we know). The two negotiate their grief together as Sam is in love with a 10-year-old chanteuse named — heavy sigh — Joanna. Sam learns the drums so he can play in her Christmas band.

Does Joni Mitchell song in Love Actually?

Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" in Love Actually.

Who sings the wedding song in Love Actually?

Performed by Lynden David Hall in the hit movie Love Actually, 'All You Need Is Love' is a must-have for all wedding playlists.

What song does Hugh Grant dance to in Love Actually?

In the scene he dances emphatically round the offices of Number 10 to The Pointer Sisters' 1983 hit Jump, before being caught by a personal secretary. The dance has been imitated by internet users for almost 20 years since the film's release, with many users emulating Grant's snake-hipped moves.

Did Sam really play the drums in Love Actually?

1. Thomas Brodie Sangster (Sam) had to learn how to play the drums for the role. Luckily, his dad plays drums and was able to teach him. Thomas still plays them now (proof that Love Actually is for life, not just for Christmas?)

Was Simon Pegg in Love Actually?

Simon Pegg auditioned for Love Actually.

However, Curtis ended up casting Rowan Atkinson, who was not only a bigger star but a longtime friend from their college days; the two had previously worked together on Four Weddings and A Funeral, Mr. Bean, and Black Adder.

Who is Daniel's wife in Love Actually?

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What language did Colin Firth speak in Love Actually?

There are moments throughout Love Actually designed to elicit "aww"s from viewers as the pair talks at each other over the course of the film, Jamie in English and Aurelia in Portuguese.

Who in Love Actually is in Harry Potter?

Alan Rickman

When Rickman starred as flirty design agency boss Harry in Love Actually, he was already adored by many for his role as Snape in the Harry Potter movies, which he continued after the romcom came out in 2003.

Did they use the real No 10 in Love Actually?

In 'Love Actually' (above) Hugh Grant plays the Prime Minister. Filming did not take place in the real 10 Downing Street. A set was built at Shepperton Studios and as you can see its very good.