Love, Actually (Soundtrack) > Reviews

Advantages: feel good songs,
Disadvantages: sad songs

...for them. A song about love, and how easy it is to fall in love and get caught up in that, forgetting everything around you. It also portrays how easy it is to get caught up in that special person, ignoring all the important things in your life. When this was out in the charts, I would definitely reflect on the song, depending on what sort of mood I was in at the time, it could make me cry, or really appreciate my life as it was at the time. 3. ... Read review

Advantages: Another soundtrack for my collection with some excellent songs
Disadvantages: A couple of duff songs

Before I saw ‘Love Actually’, I had already seen a few music videos from various artists which included snippets of the film, so I had a fair idea of the music which would be included on the soundtrack. If I love a film, I tend to love the music from the film too, and the soundtrack becomes an automatic addition to my collection, not always cherished though I might add. I bought my copy from CD-WOW when it was released, and I paid £8.99 at the time. The ... Read review

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I recently reviewed the film Love Actually in which I wrote of what a great film, I thought it was, and that it was different in the way that there were so many stories going on all at one, however it did not make it confusing in any way, shape or form. One of the other reasons, what makes Love Actually a great film is the soundtrack. A film can be great, however without the right songs in the appropriate places, it can actually spoil the film. ... Read review

Advantages: Good sound track that hits its films target audience.
Disadvantages: It's not for guys. Second half of album is poor.

First of all let me quickly explain how a macho male (not really) like myself gets hold of a copy of the Love Actually OST, and claims to hold any kind of credibility. Well I bought it for my girlfriend you see, for her birthday, but she had already been given it by her brother. So I kept hold of it, because I'd lost the receipt. I was desperate to change it, as it couldn't adorn my CD collection, but because nobody wanted to swap, I was forced to ... Read review

Advantages: Mixture of songs (slow & more upbeat), something to suit every desire!
Disadvantages: Not the best for a Valentine's Day alone

...and being so deeply in love, I love this one! (5/5) Here With Me - This song of Dido's has featured on countless films and TV programmes including Roswell High, it's a true classic! From her older album, No Angel this has a slow, sombre and hollow feeling to it, making you feel almost empty and alone inside, very emotive once again. (4/5) Christmas Is All Around - Possibly not going to be the most enduring song, as it's not really going to be ... Read review

Advantages: A great mix of songs, makes you feel good!
Disadvantages: Includes christmas songs!

I am not normally a great fan of soundtracks as usually there are either a lot of songs on them that don't even appear in the film or there is a lot of instumental background music (which I am not a fan of). However I am pleased to say that the Love Actually soundtrack is a nice surprise. It has a good mix of songs, most of which I can remember from somewhere in the film. However there are a few christmassy songs on there (well the film is set ... Read review

Advantages: Great Variety ot songs from ones like Jump ( for my love) covered by GIrls Aloud to jump around to, to Norah Jones' Turn me on when you want to chill out!
Disadvantages: A few Christmas songs on its so it means using the remote to flick through!

What a great album! I brought this before I actually saw the film! Any fans of GABRIELLE out there will love this soundtrack as it features her new song " Sometime" which I believe has not yet been realeased but will no doubt be on an up and coming album. Other than that you have the beautiful song by TEXAS called "I'll see you through" as performed on 2003's Children and Need show! Those of you who love your female vocalists will love to hear that ... Read review

Advantages: Colin Firth is on the Cover
Disadvantages: It's a poor collection of songs

After seeing the movie i rushed out to get a copy of the Soundtrack - BIG mistake. The only good songs on the album are Kelly Clarkson and Sugababes, apart from them the rest is really really poor, Billy Mack's 'Christmas is all around' makes you loathe the original song 'love is all around'. I personally found this album a total let down, although there are some great artists on it like Eva Cassidy, Gabrielle, Dido, Texas and Norah Jones, for me ... Read review

Advantages: Good mixture of songs
Disadvantages: As with many compilation albums, less well known songs are put towards the end of the album implying they are less good than the more well known ones

I went to see this film and loved it. However, i am not a great one for noticing the soundtrack from a film, usually due to being too absorbed in the plot - of course, and especially so, with this film, this time was no different. I already knew and liked some of the songs that were in the film through publicity from the artist, Girls Aloud, Sugababes... but when i was given this album for Christmas and listened to it for the first time, i truly ... Read review

Advantages: songs on the soundtrack actually appear in film, not just inspired by.
Disadvantages: THAT christmas song!

Richard Curtis said "this film is nothing without the music" and he is right, the film is brilliant but would not be nearly as good without the excellent choice of songs put in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. unlike other soundtracks this contains the songs In the film, not those "inspired by" or what the tea boy had in his walkman that day and a fine collection it is too. Some of the songs are instantly memorable and recognisable, ... Read review

Advantages: Very good range of music
Disadvantages: one or two songs that I wouldn't have chosen to buy individually

This is my favourite CD at the moment and I listen to it all the time. It was bought for me as a christmas present and I have hardly stopped listening to it since! If you have seen the film then the soundtrack reminds you of various parts of it. It has some excellent artists on it, and also a wide range of different types of music. I also like it because it has made me listen to tracks by artists that I would probably not choose to go out and buy ... Read review