A very heart warming experience...

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2012)

The Notebook is one of the rare movies that have an impact on you and stay with you long after watching them. This is a romantic movie but is very different from the routine pop-corn flicks, in that it is not clichéd and predictable. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams are so perfect in their roles that their romance is not just limited to the screen, the audience can feel the chemistry between them.
The relation between Allie and Noah is very beautifully showcased. Their romance, silly fights, their conversations, serious fights, etc all are depicted very naturally. The initial phase of their relation is beautiful and pure. They are mad for each other and are kissing for most of the time(and even got awards for it). Slowly as the conflict arises we cant help but feel for these poor couple. Every part of the story keeps us engaging and has a suspense element to it.
The only complaint I have is with the length. Had it been less lengthy it would have had more impact. Rachel McAdams has shown that she is a fantastic actor. I ve become a fan of her after watching this movie. James Marsden's part, though short has an important role to play in the story. The conflict that Allie faces intensifies as we move closer to the climax. The ending of the movie is very heart touching and very original. I wish I had a love story like that.
On the whole The Notebook is not just a movie but a very heart warming experience.