The cheapest and lousiest book based movie ever

Rating: Null/10 (18 August 2004)

Many would undoubtedly agree that Nicholas Sparks's 1996 bestseller "The Notebook" could be deservingly called one of the most touching and beautiful stories ever written. The 2004 movie on the other hand, is an entirely different story. Not venturing out too many details it can only be said that this must be the lousiest attempt at delivering a truly charming story. The plot stands only in a very scarce correlation with the actual one and the shallow characters could not be more remote from the ones depicted in Sparks's story. In short, this cheap semi-comedy movie could not have less in common with the touching book on which it was based. One small piece of advice for everyone and especially those of you who have read the book - DON'T waste you time, money and nerves.