Great movie

Rating: 9/10 (1 July 2004)

This film is a strong romance and love story.
Superb filmmaking, and the acting, especially Rachel McAdams, who was captivating, is of a high caliber.
It would have been nice if the mild nudity had been left out, and if the intense love-making scenes were more left to the imagination, though I admit that the scenes showed the intensity of their attraction.
Everyone has a story to tell, and this was a great story of a lifelong romance started the summer after high school.
*** Not for anyone under 16 or maybe even 18.
Parents should be wary of having children see this film, especially without talking about it afterwards. While the love story was powerful and it turned out well for the main characters, intense teen love can also lead to tragic mistakes that impact a lifetime. There is a certain lack of morality in the main characters (though they may have never been taught the morality), especially considering the time period of the story.
I return to the delight in the movie -- Rachel McAdams performance. Truly an inspiring job. She was perfectly cast. I am not sure about the casting of Ryan Gosling.