The film is a little lacking in some places but rewarding.

Rating: 7/10 (15 February 2005)

The Notebook, was in my opinion, a classic love story. The amazing thing about it was, the actors looked like regular people and the story itself could be the story of many people. Which was refreshing, because too often do great stories get ruined by big names, and people who are just too pretty to be convincing as regular people. I myself, know nothing about 'true love,' find myself caught in the weave of the film.
Although the opening was well photographed, it was not a good choice, because it is just boring. Some parts of the film could be enhanced by music, instead of just dialogue, and some of the dialogue was a little cheesy, but hey, its a love story.
Performances by Ryan Gosling, and Rachel MacAdams are extraordinary. James Garner is as always amazing as well.
The movie begs the question; what is the nature of true love?
My advice, if you haven't seen it, DO. Just remember to bring a box of Kleenex with you because you'll need it.