Twenty years on, Richard Curtis admitted the film now makes him feel ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘a bit stupid' due to the lack of diversity.
It's the festive rom-com that's been branded a holiday classic by fans all over the world since its release back in 2003 - but through 2022's lens, director Richard Curtis has admittedThe star-studded film follows a string of separate but interlinked tales over the Christmas period, covering everything from new romances to old heartbreak.
Speaking to host Diane Sawyer, the 66 year old said 'There are things you'd change, but thank God, society is changing. So my film is, in some moments, bound to feel out of date.' And Richard isn't the only one to poke holes in the love-fest - and for all it's many, many fans, some viewers have taken to Twitter to praise the director for acknowledging the film's faults.is completely white and heteronormative - and it's well known a gay storyline was cut.'
Despite his regrets over the film, Richard's cast took time on the special to gush over their director - with Dame Emma Thompson saying 'He's a truly good personBut even though the film does have some flaws that can't be ignored in today's society, Richard does still think that the film has a purpose - and admitted the ongoing love for the rom com was 'really touching'.
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