British romcom 'Love Actually' turned fifteen this week.
Kiera Knightly and Hugh Grant star in the iconic Christmas film, which was released in 2003.
Some of these quotes and moments made us happy, others made us feel melancholy, but nevertheless, we felt the need to compile them to mark the film's anniversary.
1.
Prime Minister: "Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."
2.
Jamie: [in English] It's my favorite time of day, driving you.
Aurelia: [in Portuguese] It's the saddest part of my day, leaving you.
3.
Mark: With any luck, by next year - I'll be going out with one of these girls.
[shows pictures of beautiful supermodels]
Mark: But for now, let me say - Without hope or agenda - Just because it's Christmas - And at Christmas you tell the truth - To me, you are perfect - And my wasted heart will love you - Until you look like this.
[picture of a mummy]
Mark: Merry Christmas.
4.
Daniel: Tell her that you love her.
Sam: No way! Anyway, they fly tonight.
Daniel: Even better! Sam, you've got nothin' to lose, and you'll always regret it if you don't! I never told your mom enough. I should have told her everyday because she was perfect everyday. You've seen the films, kiddo. It ain't over 'til its over.
Sam: Okay, Dad. Let's do it. Let's go get the shit kicked out of us by love.
5.
Karen: True love lasts a lifetime.
6.
Sam: But you know, the thing about romance is... people only get together right at the very end.
7.
Press Conference Reporter: Mr. President, has it been a good visit?
The President: Very satisfactory indeed. We got what we came for, and our special relationship is still very special.
Press Conference Reporter: Prime Minister?
Prime Minister: I love that word "relationship." Covers all manner of sins, doesn't it? I fear that this has become a bad relationship; a relationship based on the President taking exactly what he wants and casually ignoring all those things that really matter to, erm... Britain. We may be a small country, but we're a great one, too. The country of Shakespeare, Churchill, the Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter. David Beckham's right foot. David Beckham's left foot, come to that. And a friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. And since bullies only respond to strength, from now onward I will be prepared to be much stronger. And the President should be prepared for that.
While you're here...
When Retro Drive-in Movies came to Galway in October, we promised a night of spooky nostalgia… 2,000 cars and 6,000 eager movie viewers later you delivered!
And we had such a good time showing you some Halloween classics from the comfort of your car, we figured we should get together with Retro Drive-in Movies for round two.
And this time, it’s festive.
From Friday November 30th until December the 2nd, the hottest ticket in the west will again be Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway.
Deck your car with boughs of holly, pack some blankets and a thermos of hot chocolate, sit back, relax and soak in some cult Christmas classics!
We’re talking the likes of Elf, Home Alone 1 & 2, Santa Claus: The Movie, The Polar Express and Love Actually.
All on the biggest outdoor LED screen in the world.
If it’s even possible, we’re more excited for the sequel than we were for the original!
PJs, Pillows and mince pies.
The Drive-in is all about comfort, so fittingly the festive Retro Drive-in experience will be a PJs & Pillows affair, the cosier the better! Christmas onesie’s highly encouraged.
And if that wasn’t enough… there’ll be a festive spin on the treats available, including mince pies & non-alcoholic mulled wine.
The line-up is as follows:
Friday November 30th –
It’s the movie that lets adults become children again for a few hours. Catch Will Ferrell at the peak of his powers in ELF at 7.15pm.
Saturday December 1st:
3pm – It turned Macaulay Culkin into a household name overnight, the iconic Home Alone will kick things off on the Saturday.
6.30pm – The meat in the middle of a delicious Home Alone sand-which, it’s a second helping of ELF!
9.30pm – You can’t have one without the other, right? To end the Saturday screenings it’ll be Home Alone 2.
Sunday December 2nd:
2pm – It’s the movie that set the bench mark for all the Santa movies to come… It’s Santa Claus – The Movie to kick things off on the Sunday.
5:30pm – All aboard! We’re bound for the North Pole on the The Polar Express! The mother of emotional Christmas movies is our second installment on the Saturday.
9.00pm – Is there a person alive who doesn’t adore Love Actually? One of the greatest feel good romantic films of all time will round out the festive Retro Drive-Movies experience.
We couldn’t think of a better way to bow out!
Want tickets? You can grab them HERE.
