Does justice to the book

Rating: 8/10 (30 October 2004)

Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks.
It is the 1940's, and we are introduced to Allie (Rachel McAdams), who lives with her well-off parents. During a carnival, Allie unexpectedly meets Noah (Ryan Gosling). After this encounter, they become very close, and fall in love. Though as they keep seeing each other, Allie's mother, Anne (Joan Allen) disapproves of the relationship, and tells Allie to break it off.
Several months later, Allie meets another, Lon Hammond (James Marsden). This soon becomes serious, but Allie still keeps Noah in her heart. Eventually things between Lon and Allie become serious, and become engaged. When Allie reads about her up coming marriage to Lon, she also happens to see a picture of Noah. This leads to Allie spending a couple of days apart from Lon, and visiting Noah.
When seeing Noah again, it brings back memories of what they once shared. Will this lead to Allie choosing Lon, or will she be true to herself, and choose Noah?
My opinion...
I have read the novel, but it has been a while. My sister and I took our mum to see this movie for her birthday, and she really enjoyed it. But this is not just a chick's flick, as our dad also enjoyed the movie also. I have to admit, I did cry twice towards the end. I had heard that you needed tissues, so was well prepared, we all were. I thought the cast did really well. Rachel McAdams had on-screen chemistry with both Ryan and James. I always seem to listen to the music in movies, and this was no exception. The music was beautiful to listen to - soft at times, and dramatic when it needed to be.
My rating: * * * *