Customer Reviews

Love Actually

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I have to say that this soundtrack is as delightful as the movie itself. Both add a much needed touch of warmth to these colder months. Highlights of the cd include the classic Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Maroon 5 (a surprise as I have only heard one song of theirs before), and Kelly Clarkson. Her song, "The Trouble With Love Is" takes the listener back to the sounds of Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway. Her soulful voice is undeniable and can warm any heart. This CD is a must buy!

A great soundtrack to back up a brilliant movie. Though Dido, Maroon 5 (sharing a 2 minute clip of Sweetest Goodbye before a full version of Sunday Morning), Texas, Kelly Clarkson, and Joni Mitchell provide stellar tracks, Norah Jones and Eva Cassidy's contributions take the spotlight from this compilation. Their presence truly stands out from the others, and makes you want to keep pressing the repeat button. I was pleased to see Billy Mack's 'Christmas Is All Around' and Olivia Olsen's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' show up as bonus tracks: the cd would not be complete without them. That is what's great about this soundtrack.. It contains basically every noticeable song from the movie, just like a soundtrack should. Overall, its a comfortable listen the entire way though, and doesn't have any sore spots. If any, Wyclef Jean and Sugababes are out of place, but both are still tolerable. If you enjoyed the movie, you'll feel at home with this cd.

As others have said there are different editions of the sound track out there. When I was in London 3 years ago I picked up both the UK version of the Love Actually soundtrack and the UK version of the Bridget Jones' soundtrack [whether it is for copyright reasons or popularity of the singers/songs there is often a difference in the music that is included in the 3 different regions when a film soundtrack is released]. I think that the songs themselves are very good and well placed throughout the film. The only song that I wish had been on either the NA or the UK CD was Joni Mitchell's (Christmas time song) "The River", it ties with "Both Sides Now" as my favourite of Joni's songs [it is the song that is playing while Emma and Alan's characters are wrapping Christmas presents and she tells how "Joni Mitchell taught his cold English wife how to feel". Oliva's rendition of "All I want For Christmas" is included on the CD [UK and NA versions] she and does a brilliant job.

I am very pleased with C.D. as every track is good, and it is lovely to listen to while having a glass of wine.
Also the service from AMAZON is flawless. Cheers

Everything went very well. Received the cd in a few days. All in order. Was a great experience..

If you liked the movie, you will enjoy this soundtrack. It has some very good and memorable cues from the film, especially Track 14, "Glasgow Love Theme". Always reminds me of the scene in the movie itself... and I would have to recommend this piece the most out of any track. Billy Mack's "Christmas Is All Around" also will make you re-live the Christmas Eve moment. I highly recommend this soundtrack, and especially Track 14!

I really liked this movie when I saw it and I especially loved the way music played such a big role in the story. I knew I needed to have the soundtrack. The tracks listed are beautiful but I have to confess, it's just better in the movie. The music lost some of its magic from the record store to my home. I find myself constantly skipping over some of the middle songs which, to me, are just not that important or even likeable. I couldn't even remember where they came in the movie.

However, there are some in there that hit the nail on the head and bring the scene back to you EXACTLY. You'll find the very great "Both Sides Now", "Jump" (insert images of Hugh Grant dancing here), "All You Need Is Love", the beautiful "Turn Me On", the hilarious "Christmas Is All Around", and the awesome, AWESOME cover of "All I Want For Christmas".

I have to say, it's a worthwhile cd after all and I recommend it to anyone who admires the nice mix of songs (take note though, Amazon only lists 14 tracks of the 17 actually included) and to anyone who liked this great movie.

I wasn't sure if all the tracks I wanted would be on this one, but they are! There are 17 total, including All I Want for Christmas. This is a wonderfully put together soundtrack.

It is not fair, that there are (my best knowledge) 3 different versions of soundtrack. I have version for non EU countries with 18 songs and I am truly missing the song from The Calling and Portuguese love theme. :(

If you loved the movie you will really enjoy the soundtrack. Originally, I just wanted the funny Billy Mack christmas song because it was stuck in my head, but I quickly found that every song on the CD is a keeper.

I've had the CD in my car for a few weeks now and still haven't tired of the selections. This is a very uplifting, rich, and well rounded selection of music. Not just for Christmas, either...