Give yourself in to the emotion and you'll do just fine...

Rating: 6/10 (19 March 2008)

Regarded by many as one of the greatest chick flicks ever made (many would say the best love story), 'The Notebook' has become very widely-viewed and popular. It has many flaws. The acting of the younger lovers is not too great, and the sappiness can be exhausting at times. On top of all that, the film goes on far too long.
BUT... If you can allow yourself to look past all of that, what you will find is a genuinely touching love story. Indeed, you probably have a heart of stone if some scenes don't honestly move you. Trust me, I'm not one for dumb cheesy Hollywood romances, but the older pair of this film is lovely. Gena Rowlands deserved a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her smaller role.
The best way to watch 'The Notebook' is by forgetting inhibitions and letting yourself become absorbed in the emotion of the story. Give in to the sappiness and 'The Notebook' works just fine. 6/10 stars!
Jay Addison