Film Review on The Notebook

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Adapted to screen from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, The Notebook is one of the best romantic dramas to hit the big-screen in decades. Garnering high marks from a wide-range of critics, The Notebook is a funny and emotional film which deals with love, relations, and the risks folks take. James Garner turns in an outstanding performance as the elder man, Duke, who reads the pages of his notebook to dying retirement home resident Allie [ Gena Rowlands ].

Overall, this is a classic “chick flick” with a dramatic twist. Set in the World War II era, The Notebook Duke [ James Garner ] continually reads from the pages of a notebook to an older girl in a nursing home.

Afflicted by Alzheimer’s illness, her memories of the parts which he is read in the past appears and disappears without order, but Duke continues to read to her due to their deep and enduring fellowship. The notebook’s story centers around the lives of a teenage boy and girl who meet at a carnival in the late-1930s. At first , Allie Hamilton does not know what to think about Noah Calhoun, but she soon gives into his insistence that they go out on a date. When Noah and Allie fall deeply in love, Allie’s parents try to break up the couple. The Hamiltons are rich, and Noah and his pop are from the poor side of the city. Nonetheless , Allie and Noah are determined to be together. When World War Two breaks out, Noah is sent into conflict.

He writes numerous letters to his love, but they go unanswered because Allie’s parents are hiding the letters as well as her replies to Noah. After many years apart, Allie becomes engaged to successful entrepreneur.

But after reading a newspaper article concerning Noah’s restoration of a ground-breaking home he once promised her, she decides to go visit him. Allie’s visit with Noah turns both their worlds upside down when they learn the truth about the letters. Now, Allie must choose between the fiance she actually loves and the man who is her real true love… Actor Ryan Gosling is entertaining and likeable in his portrayal of the young and energetic Noah Calhoun. The Notebook as a film is better served by featuring his superb talents. Similarly , up-and-coming actress Rachel McAdams is brilliant in her role as Allie. The emotions of her young love are clearly conveyed by a natural and instinctive penchant for delivering her lines in just the right way. Call it onscreen personality or whatever, but McAdams is one to keep an eye out for in the future. In short, The Notebook is as good a film as it is as a book. Few books interpret onto the big screen as well as they read in print, so The Notebook is to be heralded for its ability to do so. Charming and easy to like, the film glorifies the love of a young couple who find true love - a love that lasts forever. Well-produced and featuring some amazing shots of natural locations, The Notebook ranks as a definite must-see film. Do yourself a favor and go see it today…

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