December 6th 2024.
Love Actually, a heartwarming Christmas movie, was released 21 years ago and it still holds a special place in our hearts. The film follows the lives of various characters in London leading up to the holiday season. One of the storylines revolves around Mark, who is secretly in love with his best friend's fiancée, Juliet. In a now iconic scene, Mark shows up at their house with placards confessing his love while carol singers provide a distraction. However, this scene has faced criticism in recent years for its questionable content.
Recently, Keira Knightley, who played Juliet, shared her thoughts on the scene. She revealed that even while shooting the film, she found it "quite creepy". In an interview with the LA Times, she admitted that her memory of filming the scene is hazy as she was only a teenager at the time. However, the controversial plot has stayed with her over the years. She also confessed that she had to redo the scene to make her character's reaction less creepy, as pointed out by the director, Richard Curtis.
When asked about the "creep factor" of the scene, Keira admitted that it was there even while they were shooting it. She also mentioned her age at the time, stating that it was only a few years later that everyone realized she was just 17 years old. Keira, who has barely seen any of her own films, revealed that she has only seen Love Actually once or twice. She also shared her surprise at the film's success, stating that it didn't do as well as expected when it was first released but gained popularity a few years later.
Keira is not the only one from the cast who has issues with this particular plot. Chiwetel Ejiofor, who played Mark's best friend, also expressed his disapproval. He called Mark's actions "undoubtedly terrible" and even joked that the conversation between the two characters could have become heated if it had taken place after the infamous scene.
As the film approaches its 21st anniversary, Keira and Chiwetel's comments have sparked a debate among viewers about the scene's romantic or creepy nature. However, one thing is for sure, Love Actually has become a holiday classic and holds a special place in the hearts of many.
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