Red Nose Day Actually

Like other people I was a bit sceptical when this sequel to 'Love Actually', one of the most beloved Christmas films ever, was announced. As much fun as it would be to revisit the characters, it seemed a bit of a gimmick, albeit it one for a good cause.

I should have had more faith in writer Richard Curtis though, who manages to pen a great 10 minute sequel, that does more in its short length than I think a 90 minute version could have done.

Much like the original film it's warm, it's funny, and it also quite brilliantly pokes fun at the iconic moments from the original film.

It was great fun. Well done to all involved.

It's worth watching just to watch Andrew Lincoln. What a babe.

What's the point? Years later and I'm in the UK, still unable to find somewhere to watch it? The only versions I can find are dodgey 360p low quality copies on Daily Motion.

It's not even on the Red Nose Day website.

They made such a big hype about it, they air it ONCE but if you missed it, you can't even watch it.

Love Actually is such a classic british film you cannot deny however hard you may try. Many people have seen it a million times as it has become the quintessential christmas film. Red Nose Day Actually wasn't just a cheap pastiche, they got many of the original cast in character, including Hugh Grant and Colin Firth and Liam Neeson etc. So all the memories and feel of the original flood back to you. However, overall it wasn't that interesting just to see how the characters have aged. That was kind of Sad Actually. I think they could have done much more with the 15 minutes. And I don't know why Hugh Grant as Prime Minister mentioned Metallica's new album along with other events marking how the country has changed in the 13 years between the films, as Metallica are an american band.

Would love to purchase a full version of UK and US versions. Can only find poorly edited y-tube type copies, there has to be official releases which the monies go to proper red nose .... Come on, please release a DVD of both versions and maybe include outakes / bloopers. Could make some nice new funds for red nose.