magnificent

Rating: 9/10 (22 October 2005)

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The Notebook may leave one speechless after watching it. This movie was one of the best love stories I've ever seen. I was so moved by it, I watched it a second time shortly after seeing it for the first time. The Notebook was absolutely outstanding and without a doubt one of the best love stories I've ever watched.
The acting was of the highest caliber, the photography was gloriously stunning, and the story was so bittersweet and touching, it was almost to much so. For love story purists this movie's poignancy will envelop you. If one does not have a high tolerance for these types of films they should probably stay away.
This movie has been compared to Love Story but I Happened to have enjoyed The Notebook a lot more. The main negative is it is almost to bittersweet. It is draining and exhausting to watch but the film maintained an old style quality that makes it seem like this should have come out many years ago. It is unique and an instant classic. These days, a movie like this just doesn't come around to often. Judging from both the critical and viewer acclaim this film has received, maybe more of these types of films should come around.
There is nothing I can say to do justice to the performers who went above and beyond mere excellence. If I could only pick one performer to give an award to, however, it would have to be James Garner. Was he even nominated? His performance was pure, powerful and flawless. It Was as Oscar worthy as anyone's I've ever seen and I think this movie should have been nominated as well as all of the four main Performers.
The Notebook is sweet and nostalgic. It's also powerful, luminescent, graceful and visually lovely. It also contains one of the most powerful endings I have ever seen, and that's no exaggeration. Again-if one is not a fan of this genre they should stay away but for fans of romantic dramas, this one is a must see. The Notebook is an utterly magnificent film.