#The 20 Most Romantic Christmas Movie Moments, Ranked

Look, did you really think this wouldn’t be here? While many sequences from “Love Actually” are already on this list, the cue card scene is the most iconic moment in the entire movie. It has been parodied time and time again, and while it hasn’t aged quite as well as some of the others, it’s still a classic for a reason. 

Throughout the film, Juliet (Keira Knightley) and her husband’s best friend, Mark (Andrew Lincoln) have had an awkward relationship. Things get even more complicated when Juliet sees that Mark was filming beautiful close-ups of her during her wedding, leading the young bride to realize that Mark has been in love with her the entire time. Since Mark isn’t very good with words, their odd friendship becomes even worse.

But then, we arrive at the scene in question, in which Mark uses giant cue cards and a boombox to tell Juliet his real feelings, and audiences realize that Mark is actually quite romantic. Sure, if you think about it too much, this scene absolutely comes across as creepy, but there’s a reason that it’s still so beloved by so many. With the cheesy carols playing in the background and the snow-covered scenery, this moment perfectly captures the romantic (and somewhat heartbreaking) spirit of Christmas.