tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post2974709497257342022..comments2024-03-28T07:25:19.546-07:00Comments on Dorothy Surrenders: Don’t be mineDorothy Snarkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10143059192565751994noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-44379706380897488502010-02-15T06:43:05.137-08:002010-02-15T06:43:05.137-08:00I loved Love Actually.
I dislike (and don't ...I loved Love Actually. <br /><br />I dislike (and don't celebrate) Valentine's Day as a rule.<br /><br />I enjoyed, very much, Valentine's Day. Saw it with my sister, and she did not see two of the major story lines coming. (We pride ourselves on seeing things coming.) I did, because I read too much pop culture and it sometimes ruins what should be a surprise. I almost wish I hadn't read spoilers (though I didn't realize they were spoilers at the time) before seeing it. Though star-studded, I think this might be the one time Holywood got it right. The characters who deservd more screen time got it. The ones you see in the trailor are not really plot-heavy anyhow. <br /><br />The gay couple in this film has the sweetest, I think, plot arc. And there was an audible gasp and collective "Awwwwww" as people realized they were pining for each other. It was sweet. <br /><br />Overall what I liked was that there weren't any hypersexual scenes at all. It was a sweet, family friendly movie that did better than most at including everyone.<br /><br />If you like rom-coms, you should give it a try.A-Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876296804620699438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-41053230681524055252010-02-13T07:44:19.759-08:002010-02-13T07:44:19.759-08:00Actually just saw the movie yesterday and it was a...Actually just saw the movie yesterday and it was a lot of fun. People forget that Love Actually had a lesbian couple in it before they edited it. Oh and yeah they killed one of them off. <br /><br />Valentines day was funny and sweet as well, it did have a gay couple in it and the audience I watched the film with actually gasped when that was revealed (in a good way as the second half of the couple is a surprise I don't want to spoil). So watch and enjoy the love, or falling out of love and just relax. Oh and stay for the outtakes that are hysterical.Shulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357891034163165341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-79678773062720604312010-02-12T16:02:44.491-08:002010-02-12T16:02:44.491-08:00yeah Dorothy! I love Love Actually- also one of m...yeah Dorothy! I love Love Actually- also one of my favorites! How 'bout pulling your weight for a Love Actually sequel w/ lgbt interest??<br />Let's see who would play Emma's girlfriend??;0pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-4986518294800074472010-02-12T14:42:38.313-08:002010-02-12T14:42:38.313-08:00Brits always do it better! It's the accent, it...Brits always do it better! It's the accent, it's their culture. <br /><br />I think I'll still watch Valentine's Day just for Jennifer Garner, and pretend she's really in love with her best friend in the movie, Jessica Biel. <br /><br />This <a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/exclusives/jennifer-garner-jessica-biel-photos" rel="nofollow">photoshoot</a> should make up for the over usage of Hollywood clichés in the film. Go to the 6th photo :).kitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-85206789086079809472010-02-11T08:27:47.258-08:002010-02-11T08:27:47.258-08:00Indeed, Lova Actually was a great film, cheesy but...Indeed, Lova Actually was a great film, cheesy but not too much that you were sick. The jokes & just general feel of the film was fantastic & to me vastly superior to what that Valentine's Day film looks like it'll be. <br /><br />Plus any film that uses the Black Eyed Peas as their trailer music obviously sucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-44131559953333168772010-02-11T01:15:36.271-08:002010-02-11T01:15:36.271-08:00There's a gay couple in this movie?? There is...There's a gay couple in this movie?? There isn't a single inkling of it anywhere. Judging by the trailers I've seen, I thought Bradley Cooper played some sort of womanizer/playboy possibly being "tamed" by the Julia Roberts character. <br /><br />Still skipping it, buying some cd's/vinyl instead. <br />Also, why do Brits do it better??jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-77006201680994165152010-02-10T19:59:48.202-08:002010-02-10T19:59:48.202-08:00P.S. I've never used the word sappy twice in o...P.S. I've never used the word sappy twice in one comment! I feel like the Sapmaster.Frogs in my formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588651443689809504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-65506995534220910072010-02-10T19:58:47.830-08:002010-02-10T19:58:47.830-08:00I liked Love Actually. I'm only a fan of sappy...I liked Love Actually. I'm only a fan of sappy movies if I'm having a crappy day and need an injection of feel-good fluff. <br /><br />Maybe I haven't been watching a lot of TV lately but it seems light on the VDay ads. Those sappy ads makes me nauseous. I won't be seeing the film--no way, no how.Frogs in my formulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15588651443689809504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-20940197973556388662010-02-10T19:00:48.577-08:002010-02-10T19:00:48.577-08:00I loved "Love Actually" and have no desi...I loved "Love Actually" and have no desire to see this film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-39195231990790587152010-02-10T13:51:32.664-08:002010-02-10T13:51:32.664-08:00got given a 2 for 1 coupn for Valentines day - co...got given a 2 for 1 coupn for Valentines day - couldn't give it away - abandoned it in office kitchen where it is still tacked to a cupboard door...<br />Thanks for confirming what i thought!FeltHathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334354156617773025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-4118593432821036782010-02-10T13:29:03.477-08:002010-02-10T13:29:03.477-08:00Thank you for that. I love "love actually&qu...Thank you for that. I love "love actually" it is charming and subtly funny. I didn't think anyone else even watched that movie. <br /><br /> Even the name Valentines Day his a bid jack hammer. Big sigh. I won't be seeing this movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-68269789976857453302010-02-10T12:08:07.925-08:002010-02-10T12:08:07.925-08:00Yeah, its a good comparison. Although Love Actuall...Yeah, its a good comparison. Although Love Actually had its sickly syrupy bits too (little boy's crush? ugh)<br /><br />The thing is: The Brits know how to NOT take themselves seriously, and they're adorable doing it. Bill Nighy was hysterical in it.<br /><br />But Americans love being earnestly gooey..<br /><br />This is the first time I've heard about the deleted scenes in Love Actually. I'm going to get the dvd out to watch it. Blast them who decided to cut it!<br /><br />No, not watching it. Valentine's Day is just a sneaky way to pressure Americans to buy lots of chocs,cards and flowers. When I lived in England, it was barely a blip on the radar.<br /><br />I'm still pretty good at ignoring it. This year it also falls on Chinese New Year, which I celebrate.dcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-56844624777608149412010-02-10T10:16:50.172-08:002010-02-10T10:16:50.172-08:00I seem to be one of the few around here that adore...I seem to be one of the few around here that adores Love Actually with you... That said, I will certainly NOT be seeing Valentine's Day. Honestly, there's just no one in it that I like, let alone want to pay $12 to see. And, you know, there's no Emma Thompson... DEAL BREAKER.Norma Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064997154001326287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-16860247249151307442010-02-10T08:39:01.358-08:002010-02-10T08:39:01.358-08:00I know I've seen Love Actually, but tend to fo...I know I've seen Love Actually, but tend to forget movies not long after I've seen them. So, its trailer felt new to me. I have to say I don't see anything tremendously inferior in the trailer for Valentine's Day. Some likeable actors/actresses in a romcom in both situations.LizChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163400684077742607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-49771156822047236322010-02-10T08:19:06.737-08:002010-02-10T08:19:06.737-08:00the movie looks too sweet and too straight.
I just...the movie looks too sweet and too straight.<br />I just read that there is a gay couple in it, but I didnt see that in the trailer...<br /><br />on the other hand LOVE ACTUALLY actually is one of my favorite movies, even without anything gay in it.<br />emma thompson is enough for me. ;);) babsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-71615992046298434842010-02-10T07:50:40.216-08:002010-02-10T07:50:40.216-08:00I'm not a big fan of Love Actually but otherwi...I'm not a big fan of Love Actually but otherwise, I agree with you. Valentine's Day makes me sick (now I mean the movie).katjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-25858131274844056932010-02-10T07:08:24.820-08:002010-02-10T07:08:24.820-08:00I saw Valentine's Day yesterday, and it's ...I saw Valentine's Day yesterday, and it's actually quite good if you like syrupy movies with tons of stars (which I do). I liked Love Actually too.<br /><br />I'm French and Valentine's day (the day) isn't such a big thing here, so maybe it helped me just enjoy the movie (I was about to list the actresses I enjoyed but there are too many of them). And even though the trailer did hide the gay characters, there <i>are</i> gay characters (not just in the deleted scenes), and their story's as nice as the others.<br /><br />To sum it up: it's a nice film, no more, no less. And you get to hear Anne Hathaway and Queen Latifah talk dirty, though not to each other.Judehttp://yagg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-53028955359083441742010-02-10T06:43:14.520-08:002010-02-10T06:43:14.520-08:00Great post! Valentine's Day (the movie) looks ...Great post! Valentine's Day (the movie) looks just as awful as Valentine's Day (the day). I LOVE Love Actually and I understand the lack of gay love in it, but if one takes the time to watch the deleted scenes Emma Thompson's son's school's headmistress is a lesbian and shows her story with her partner. Just throwing that out there.sarahdee86https://www.blogger.com/profile/07437870202947733992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-53131507395405821332010-02-10T06:40:08.214-08:002010-02-10T06:40:08.214-08:00the big difference between Love, Actually and Vale...the big difference between Love, Actually and Valentine's Day? Hollywood teeth. just too damn perfect to be true.<br /><br />and anybody who does wrong by Emma Thompson - yeah, Rickman, I'm lookin' at you - just doesn't appreciate a thing of beauty when it's in front of them...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090603017928743698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-47869889224170893062010-02-10T06:33:24.368-08:002010-02-10T06:33:24.368-08:00I love love, but actually, I hated Love Actually. ...I love love, but actually, I hated Love Actually. Didn't even make it through a single viewing of it.<br />So, ergo, if this Valentine's movie thingy is a poor rip-off of a movie I already revile, there is no chance that I'll even watch a trailer for it.jennifer from pittsburghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188641511998447474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-76085824222335006082010-02-10T06:10:53.673-08:002010-02-10T06:10:53.673-08:00Thank you!!! Hate valentines day and would hate th...Thank you!!! Hate valentines day and would hate this movie. This man will make lots of money off of it though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-23659012306393775312010-02-10T05:20:49.151-08:002010-02-10T05:20:49.151-08:00not to mention . . .
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOW...not to mention . . . <br />http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/04/valentine.promo.degayed/index.htmlheidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240901299330098323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26871122.post-49573647852650522562010-02-10T04:14:52.516-08:002010-02-10T04:14:52.516-08:00But at least Valentine's Day has a gay couple?...But at least Valentine's Day has a gay couple? I'm the only person I know who doesn't like Love Actually, and that's solely because I feel excluded from its celebration of heterosexual love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com