The Notebook

Rating: 9/10 (4 May 2011)

The Notebook is about the journey of two people in love. The main character is Noah. He is an engaging person because he is a simple, average person who prides himself on the love he has for his wife, Allie. The film starts out portraying Noah as an old man in a nursing home getting ready and looking in the mirror, proud of his imperfections. From Noah's first line, the audience is engaged with him and his story. "I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."
The story is compelling because everyone wants to have a love as strong as the movie portrays. For the lucky people who have experienced this kind of love, the story brings them back to the beginning and reminds them of the times when all that mattered was being together.
-The first love scene shows Noah and Allie as teenagers about to make love for the first time. The film captures the different awkward moments that can occur in that scenario but shows that they are able to look past that because they love each other so much and want this to happen. Their expressions and eye contact truly show how much in love they are and leaves the audience with the same feeling.