OK then, how do you start a review of a film like "The Notebook"?
It's tagline states that it is; "the most romantic movie since Titanic".
Do we like romantic movies? Yes, yes we do and we certainly liked this one.
However, I can't describe too much of the film, for fear of giving too much of the plot away, but here goes.
The film counterpoints between a current storyline and an historical one.
James Garner plays a character, stuck in a nursing home, relaying a story from a notebook (hint to the title of the film), to an elderly lady resident.
The story, as told by Duke (James Garner), tells of a poor and passionate young man; Noah (Ryan Gosling) falling in love with a rich young woman; Allie (Rachel McAdams). Noah gives Allie a sense of freedom, however their Summer love affair ends as they are separated by their social differences.
So the film flicks between the modern storytelling (from the notebook), to the historic action, how this plays out and the juxtaposition between the two era's is a beautifully acted and extremely poignant. Going into too much detail will detract from what really is a fascinating and gripping love story.
It's certainly one for you, if you love a good weepie!
Rachel McAdams is an absolute dream as the young Allie (there's a clue!) and Ryan Gosling portrays Noah with immense gravitas and spirit.
This film was a total unknown quantity, but it was well worth watching. At the end there are a few twists and turns. A bit of a "will they, won't they" moment and right at the end, get the tissues ready!
Fantastic!
Next week, we must try something a bit more macho!
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