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I chose this boxset mainly because of the Hugh Grant theme, but also because I like Julia Roberts' work (Notting Hill) and I am a big fan of Love Actually. This is an excellent boxset because there is such a wide range of films - within the fact that they are all romantic comedies. Directed by Richard Curtis, each film is memorable in a different way, and they all encompass different aspects of the romantic comedy genre.
About a Boy This stars Rachel Weisz, Toni Collete and, of course, Hugh Grant. The storyline follows Will Freeman (Grant) as he lives the perfect life thanks to his dad's genius song writing - therefore entitling him to the song royalties for the rest of his life. However, he is lacking a serious relationship, and therefore pretends to have a son in order to join a club for single parents. He consequently meets Marcus... a 12 year old boy who turns his life upside down, but does help Will to find a bit
of love on the way!
The bonus material includes deleted scenes with the director's commentary, Badley Drawn Boy music videos and the mking of About a Boy. I found the storyline unrealistic and felt that the humour was lacking in places, but I did enjoy the on screen relationship between Will and Marcus - which was sufficiently awkward to remind me of the comic situation which can be created from genuine difficulties... especially when children have to accept a new parent.
Notting Hill Starring Julia Roberts as the famous actress Anna Scott, and Hugh Grant as the bookshop owner William Thacker, I think that this film is a particular success because Roberts shares the limelight with Grant, therefore making both actors easier to watch. Anna Scott is a dazzling actress, in London to promote her new sci-fi film. Whilst she is there, she wanders into a travel book shop in Notting Hill, and buys a book on Turkey - served by William. Despite the doubts of everyone that the most famous film star will fall for the man on the street, it happens, after she spends the night at Thacker's house. However, they had reckoned without the media, and all looks doomed thanks to Spike's (Rhys Ifans, who plays a mad welsh man who is Grant's flat mate) tip off down the pub!
Each actor is great to watch individually, and I do think that Grant is much better when someone else is just as lovely to watch as him!
The bonus material includes a travel guide to Notting Hill, Cast and Filmmakers biographies and a theatrical trailer. I would reccomend this film to people who love fairytale stories - but the filmdoes get a bit tedious towards the end as Anna starts whining about the price of fame.. etc etc. Definitely one to watch though!
Love Actually This is absolutely fantastic! It is very seasonal - set at Christmas, but that doesn't spoil a thing. The soundtrack is absolutely brilliant - including Bill Nighy's own version of 'Christmas is All Around'! The film stars: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley and many more... all of the characters are interwoven - and we follow 10 different love stories which all climax at Christmas! These relationships range from the one between two 12 year olds, to the prime minister and his secretary, to claudia schiffer and a recent widow.. definitely encompassing all aspects of love! The bonus features include deleted scenes with an introduction by Richard Curtis; an audio commentary with Richard Curtis, Hugh Grant and Thomas Sangster; and The 'Christmas is All Around' music video. This is definitely my favourite film from this boxset because it is funny and sad and realistic too. It is also nice to see so many famous actors working all together on one great film, so if you need some Colin Firth or Hugh Grant therapy this is definitely the one for you!
The overall boxset has a rating of 15 years with the films lasting for the following durations: About a Boy 1hr 37minutes approx Notting Hill 1hr 59 minutes approx Love Actually 2hr 09 minutes approx
I love this boxset and reccomend it because it is so much fun and excellent value for money.
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