Simon Callow and John Hannah were the best couple in the movie, even though I didn't realize they were a couple until the funeral. Hannah's recitation of Auden's Funeral Blues was heartbreaking.
I think it's a generational thing. I really liked this movie when I saw it. I was 34 and I knew other people who loved it. Thirty years later, it doesn't seem to click with people in their 20's and 30's now.
Fun reaction! I saw this movie as a kid and grew up with it, so I never really looked at it through mature eyes. You're right about the weaknesses of the romcom plot, but I feel like they're inherent in the genre. I still love it and you gotta admit, the humor is hysterical 😂
It was very entertaining to see you two being a tad outraged at the two main characters' relation and behaviours. To me, the movie has always been about two people not being forward enough or committing at the right moment but still trying as life goes on, and taking their chances as they meet again. I agree they are not necessarily great characters but they are very true to life. Nobody's perfect and we all make mistakes and sometimes hurt others through our actions. It's still is a pretty fun movie to rewatch - except the funeral part which is beautifully heartbreaking.
The best parts about this movie was John Hannah at the funeral of his characters lover - that was the real love story of this movie to me - the wacky interaction of the friends group and Rowan Atkinson's priest bit. I bought that Grant and McDowell had chemistry but not their happy ending.
Nansy's in residence and she might knock us up a quick plate of bac & eggs over a late night scrabble. Translation: The Rich Guy (who is speaking) his nanny (Nansie) is at his manor house (which is nearby) and can be talked into making them some bacon and eggs while they play a game of scrabble overnight. Hee. This is what comes of living in England; it never even occured to me that was confusing! But I love hearing your take on this movie. It is in the tradition of "pow- love at first sight" and they "obviously" love each other from the beginning but have bad timing. That is what the read was on that film at the time and for a lot of people. But your take is objectively more correct - they don't know each other, it is only physical attraction, she didn't act honorably, how could he trust someone who cheats on her fiance? (Old timers - but Hugh is her LOVE and obviously she should be with her LOVE) You are right. I love this more emotionally intelligent and realistic response. Thank you!
This ending was romantic in the 90s. This is how you get Ross saying Rachel's name at his wedding to Emily. It's romantic. In the 90s. Personally, I'd have married Fiona before Hen, and Hen before Carrie, but then I'm not a huge fan of Andie MacDowell.
Yes people do end up in bed after just meeting . I'm not exactly Casanova, but I've had the occasional 'ships passing in the night' one night stand where you just really click with someone, but circumstance means a more serious relationship simply isn't practical. I have to say they were magical experiences as far as I was concerned and I hope the girls in question remembered them similarly. Can't believe how judgemental you two were! Americans can be very old fashioned and prudish. lol These things happen it's human.🙂 Personally this is one of my favourite films and absolutely hilarious IMO. Maybe you just don't get British humour. As for cheating people do it for a huge range of reasons. Often when they're in a relationship where they're not happy, rather than being a bad or immoral person.
The humour and insults that Hugh Grant was doing in the wedding speech was completely normal for us Brits, that's what we do, take the piss out of each other and ooze sarcasm. Rule of thumb over here, if someone is taking the piss out of you it means they like you and are comfortable in your company 😊
I remembered not particularly liking this movie, but I hadn't seen it in a couple of decades. I know people love it, so I thought I'd watch your reaction to give it another chance. I'm generally OK with romcoms if they're well-written, but these characters really don't appeal to me. The only part that really had me on board was the funeral and eulogy. Good discussion as always, though, guys!
I realy enjoy this movie but the love story of Hugh and Andie gets more and more despicable the older I get. In my 20's I thought it was cute. Not that I'm married it's just like wtf.
I remember liking this movie, but if you'd asked me what I remembered about it, it would just have been the funeral and that the two leads don't get married at the end. The whole "confused relationship" thing is an alien world to me: I've had one girlfriend/fiancee/wife in my life (37 years and counting), and can't imagine wanting to have sex with anyone else. In the nonexistent sequel, the poor jilted obsessed woman at the altar should totally do something like Carrie Fisher in The Blues Brothers. We need more romcoms with bazookas!
I'm not a fan of Richard Curtis movies. The 'romances' in them rarely make sense. Love Actually is on my list of worst movies ever. I will admit that this one has some good performances but it completely escapes me why we should care at all about Carrie and Charlie.
Simon Callow and John Hannah were the best couple in the movie, even though I didn't realize they were a couple until the funeral. Hannah's recitation of Auden's Funeral Blues was heartbreaking.
I think it's a generational thing. I really liked this movie when I saw it. I was 34 and I knew other people who loved it. Thirty years later, it doesn't seem to click with people in their 20's and 30's now.
Fun reaction! I saw this movie as a kid and grew up with it, so I never really looked at it through mature eyes. You're right about the weaknesses of the romcom plot, but I feel like they're inherent in the genre. I still love it and you gotta admit, the humor is hysterical 😂
My Best Friend's Wedding didn't have Hugh Grant, it had Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Rupert Everet, and Cameron Diaz.
The film for me is ok ... but the funeral scene is amazing.. a real stand out
That Auden poem is heartbreaking, and the delivery impeccable.
@@feebeedoc78 John Hannah is good in everything, including his little bit as the scientist in The Last of Us.
It was very entertaining to see you two being a tad outraged at the two main characters' relation and behaviours. To me, the movie has always been about two people not being forward enough or committing at the right moment but still trying as life goes on, and taking their chances as they meet again. I agree they are not necessarily great characters but they are very true to life. Nobody's perfect and we all make mistakes and sometimes hurt others through our actions. It's still is a pretty fun movie to rewatch - except the funeral part which is beautifully heartbreaking.
it was the 90s and sleeping with people you just met was pretty damn common...
yes, that happens to people 😊
The best parts about this movie was John Hannah at the funeral of his characters lover - that was the real love story of this movie to me - the wacky interaction of the friends group and Rowan Atkinson's priest bit. I bought that Grant and McDowell had chemistry but not their happy ending.
Nansy's in residence and she might knock us up a quick plate of bac & eggs over a late night scrabble. Translation: The Rich Guy (who is speaking) his nanny (Nansie) is at his manor house (which is nearby) and can be talked into making them some bacon and eggs while they play a game of scrabble overnight. Hee. This is what comes of living in England; it never even occured to me that was confusing!
But I love hearing your take on this movie. It is in the tradition of "pow- love at first sight" and they "obviously" love each other from the beginning but have bad timing. That is what the read was on that film at the time and for a lot of people. But your take is objectively more correct - they don't know each other, it is only physical attraction, she didn't act honorably, how could he trust someone who cheats on her fiance? (Old timers - but Hugh is her LOVE and obviously she should be with her LOVE) You are right. I love this more emotionally intelligent and realistic response. Thank you!
Very interesting reaction and discussion at the end.
This ending was romantic in the 90s. This is how you get Ross saying Rachel's name at his wedding to Emily. It's romantic. In the 90s. Personally, I'd have married Fiona before Hen, and Hen before Carrie, but then I'm not a huge fan of Andie MacDowell.
Yes people do end up in bed after just meeting .
I'm not exactly Casanova, but I've had the occasional 'ships passing in the night' one night stand where you just really click with someone, but circumstance means a more serious relationship simply isn't practical.
I have to say they were magical experiences as far as I was concerned and I hope the girls in question remembered them similarly.
Can't believe how judgemental you two were! Americans can be very old fashioned and prudish. lol These things happen it's human.🙂
Personally this is one of my favourite films and absolutely hilarious IMO. Maybe you just don't get British humour.
As for cheating people do it for a huge range of reasons. Often when they're in a relationship where they're not happy, rather than being a bad or immoral person.
The humour and insults that Hugh Grant was doing in the wedding speech was completely normal for us Brits, that's what we do, take the piss out of each other and ooze sarcasm.
Rule of thumb over here, if someone is taking the piss out of you it means they like you and are comfortable in your company 😊
Or can't stand you. It's all in the tone and way it's said. e.g. afectionately humourous or aggressively.
I remembered not particularly liking this movie, but I hadn't seen it in a couple of decades. I know people love it, so I thought I'd watch your reaction to give it another chance. I'm generally OK with romcoms if they're well-written, but these characters really don't appeal to me. The only part that really had me on board was the funeral and eulogy. Good discussion as always, though, guys!
Its definitely not one of the all time great love stories! 😂
just joined your Patreon b/c I LOVE this movie. I am going to be so annoyed if you are dim or don't understand the sarcasm/understated dialog.
I realy enjoy this movie but the love story of Hugh and Andie gets more and more despicable the older I get.
In my 20's I thought it was cute. Not that I'm married it's just like wtf.
Now you have to see the other Hugh Grant hooks up with an American hottie while his eccentric group of friends steal the scenes movie, Notting Hill.
I remember liking this movie, but if you'd asked me what I remembered about it, it would just have been the funeral and that the two leads don't get married at the end. The whole "confused relationship" thing is an alien world to me: I've had one girlfriend/fiancee/wife in my life (37 years and counting), and can't imagine wanting to have sex with anyone else. In the nonexistent sequel, the poor jilted obsessed woman at the altar should totally do something like Carrie Fisher in The Blues Brothers. We need more romcoms with bazookas!
Fun movie, but not as good as Notting Hill.
Coming from someone who slept with the girl 15 minutes after we met, I'd say, yes. It happens
I love Hugh Grant in this, but hes definitely not a good person in this and MacDowell's even worse. He's much better in Notting Hill.
I remember when I was 5 or 6 my mom had the movie on. During the hymn my mom said the lady in orange had a bad voice. Aka scarlett
I'm not a fan of Richard Curtis movies. The 'romances' in them rarely make sense. Love Actually is on my list of worst movies ever. I will admit that this one has some good performances but it completely escapes me why we should care at all about Carrie and Charlie.
I'm thankful to run into another person who doesn't adore Love Actually. That movie bothers me so much. LOL
To refer to Simon Callow as “…from Ace Ventura 2” hurts my heart. 😩🙃🫠