The Notebook is FANTASTIC

Rating: 8/10 (16 November 2012)

From the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks this movie, like the book, truly captivates your heart. To those who haven't seen it I hate to sound corny but you must understand this movie makes you cry real tears. The love story is one of a kind. The effect offers something for anyone who has ever been in love, yearned for love, or has two hours to kill on a rainy night. I saw the movie before I read the book and was actually, in this situation, quite pleased because the actors they picked for Allie and Noah were absolutely spot-on and I pictured them as I read the book. Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling are definitely easy on the eyes and their chemistry on screen made you believe that Allie and Noah were head over heels in love with one another. I will go head and answer your question yes , it is a tad mellow-dramatic with a theme of love conquers all, yet you somehow look past the sappy and get hooked into the story.
SPOILER ALERT To the ones who have seen this movie, WOAH I know weren't expecting to find out the old couple in the beginning were actually Noah and Allie! I love that surprise attack that just pulled your heart even more. Nicholas Sparks really made me raise my standards! To have a man like Noah as a husband ooh baby sign me up. I really don't see any flaws in this movie what so ever. I do hate the fact that she doesn't remember Noah and her children and their wonderful years together but hey what else do you expect from Nicholas Sparks? He never fails to add that depressing edge.
This movie touches on so much. The southern 1940's setting, her parents who are wealthy and want someone for Allie that is of their "class", separate Noah and her because he just isn't of their social position, Allie's mother keeping heartfelt letters from Noah away from Allie for a year knowing in her mind that she too once loved a man that worked in construction, and watchers also falling for Lon even though you want Noah in the end because Sparks just strives to keep you on your toes.
Now, guys you might be standoff-ish, because this movie is a proclaimed "chick flick". But I did watch this with my boyfriend and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Not once did he roll his eyes or fall asleep. I will be the first to say, a guy definitely will have to be in the mood for a slower romantic movie, but he won't regret it after it is over. The Notebook is interesting to watch because of the time period and the fun loving relationship Noah and Allie have and how they find each other after so many years still so in love with one another. It wasn't your typical predictable love story. The twists and turns the ups and down were exhilarating to watch. I could sit down and watch this movie once a week and never once be bored. That's saying a lot for a two hour movie! I know exactly what will happen and the lines out of their mouths but it never fails to make my heart sink when it starts to rain and the booming thunderstorm just sets the tone and  you know the rest. I have spoiled this movie for you if you haven't seen it but like I said I watch it over and over and still cry every time. It is well worth it to watch The Notebook and be taken away for two hours into a magical love story.