"The Notebook" tells a poignant tale......

Rating: 10/10 (10 June 2005)

Not being a huge connoisseur of love stories, I went into this movie with a little trepidation.
"The Notebook", simply put, is a great film. It's got fantastic performances by all the characters, especially the leads (Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams). It's beautifully shot, well directed, has an engaging story, and flows nicely. I don't want to give the whole story away, but if your in the mood for a movie to "move" you, try giving this little film a chance.
If you've got a special someone, watch it together. If you don't, I would suggest watching it anyway. I had heard this movie was incredibly sad, but I found it to be just the opposite. The movie delivers a powerful message and definitely invokes the classic "love conquers all" theme.
"The Notebook" is based on the book by Nicholas Sparks, and after seeing this movie and previously seeing "A Walk to Remember", it really makes me want to read one of his books.
"The Notebook" is a meaningful and very positive film, and I was glad I gave it the chance it so richly deserves.