Rachel McAdams - a sensational performance

Rating: 9/10 (14 October 2013)

I just watched this movie again for the second time and watched it from a more technical point of view. I am not a big fan of romantic movies. I am however a fan of very good acting and I would have to put Rachel McAdams performance in this movie in my top ten. I am surprised she was not nominated for more awards for this roll but I suppose chick flicks are not really taken all that seriously in the big leagues. It seems like a role that would require some very delicate balance to get it right. My thought is she got it just right. Over all I think she makes this movie - her costar Ryan Gosling I know has also gotten some acclaim for his performance but it was just good IMHO not sensational as was McAdams performance.