The "Ben-Hur" of 21st century tear-jerkers

Rating: Null/10 (28 November 2005)

"The Notebook" is a story everyone in the world has heard a million times before; young Romeo-and-Juliet summer love which is tossed and turned continuously by opposing outside forces. We've read it a hundred times before we start the first chapter, know the conclusion before we see the end of the film, and can relate it to so many moments from the past relationships of our lives.
But what makes this film different from others is one main thing; beauty.
Never before have I been moved this emotionally by a romance. From the moment is starts, you get sucked right in. You're totally involved in in these characters and unlike many romantic films I've watched, you actually care about what happens. The love between Allie and Noah is so passionate and so vivid yet real and universal for any age. Any viewer will stay connected with the story for the film's length and will be moved long after the credits stop rolling.
No matter how many times you've seen movies with the exact same plot, I promise you you'll appreciate every second of "The Notebook". I think the world could use a few more movies like this. It truly shows that love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Just beautiful.