David Essex, an author for a British magazine called Flak Magazine, discusses a somewhat recent British film called, "Love Actually." In his article he points out that while Richard Curtis has written scripts for previous successful movies, "Love Actually," is his directorial debut. He continues with his notion of what he feels is a good film and whether, "Love Actually" meets those requirements. Essex somewhat criticises the nine love stories with the notion that they were not developed fully within the film. However, at the same time he compliments the films sound, dialogue and setting. He then moves on to the major theme of the film; love; and discusses how each love story highlights the theme in different ways. In addition, he discusses, with a negative attitude, how women are portrayed in the film. In conclusion, he takes on a critical approach and provides the reader with an indepth analysis of the film.
I have added a few quotes that I felt were of importance.
A great movie is often much more like a poem or an opera than a novel. It
relies on music, rhythm, image and thematic repetition and variation much more
than on logically developed narrative.
This story fails to engage sympathy, intellect or the eye and its failure
exposes the apparatus of manipulation.
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However, at the same time he compliments the films (film's) sound, dialogue and setting. He then moves on to the major theme of the film ,love, and discusses how each love story highlights the theme in different ways.
use commas before and after love...not semicolons
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