Noah continues to write to Allie for a year but her mother prevents her from getting any of the letters. World War II follows and as Noah goes to battle and Allie becomes a nurse, it almost seems like the two will never meet again. Noah rebuilds the house that he promised he would for Allie when they were 17 and Allie, after longing for Noah for seven years, meets a goodlooking young soldier, Lon (James Marsden) who she gets engaged to.Right before the wedding, Allie happens to see a picture of the house along with Noah in a newspaper and cannot stop herself from going to visit him. She says she just wants to “see if he’s okay” but all the old feelings come rushing right back and before you know it, they’ve made love over and over and she doesn’t want to ever leave….
The Notebook is based on a novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. Now let me tell you that I am one of those people who positively believes that the movie can never do justice to the book. But I will bite my words for this one. Nick Cassavetes has done a brilliant job of bringing the story to life. Watch his interview about the movie here.
Some stellar performances by Ryan and Rachel! Read what Ryan Gosling had to say about the movie. Also what Rachel McAdams had to say. Both are extremely good actors but for me this was their best till date! I love how believable their onscreen chemistry is. It is hardly any wonder that the two hooked up shortly after wrapping up the movie.
My favourite scenes besides the opening one, would definitely include the scene when the two dance and lie down in the middle of the street late at night ….very adorable! The beach scene when Noah says “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird” made my heart melt! Also, the swan scene where Noah and Allie are on a boat on that gorgeous lake right up to the time it rains and they finally kiss! Sigh!
All in all, The Notebook is the kind of sweep-you-off-your feet romance that will not disappoint. It is wonderful to watch how young love blossoms into one that lasts for a lifetime. It is the story of the unfathomable extent of true love. Whether or not such love, exists in real life is another discussion alltogether. Atleast the Notebook gives us hope….
So rent the DVD, grab a girl friend, order a pizza and get ready to watch a beautiful heartbreaking love story. Do remember to tell me how you liked it…. Also, in related gossip, it looks like Ryan and Rachel are back together. And if you like me think that these two are meant to be together check out this video! Awww…
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I watched this with my fiance last year and he loved it! And we love watching it every time we see that it’s on TV!! I’m truly blessed with a wonderful man. :) This is a true love story…and I cry every time I watch it.
Tell me about it! :)
you write above, that you don’t how to get your man to watch this with you. I think that’s a sad statement. I’m a wilderness and dirt loving young guy and personally i love movies like this. in fact I may even watch it tonight with some tea and ice cream. I think that other man enjoy these movies too but feel like they shouldn’t. whatever the case. some of us men really enjoy the classic romance movie too. This is a great film. Enjoy.
Love never fails…
I watched the movie 2 years ago with my girlfriend at the time during a cross country trip in her van. There was something magical about the movie and, perhaps, the mood I was in helped me experience the most overwhelming tears of sadness and joy. After the movie, I felt like my soul was torn to pieces. Just thinking about the scene when they hold hands in the hospital bed makes me tear up. Wouldn’t this kind of love give meaning to everyone’s life?
i watched it with my man:) and i didnt have to do any convincing
this movie is amazing but the book is even better,maybe its because i read the book before watching the movie
bobby sage, i think your right about how guys like those kind of movies and im glad you stated it. most guys act like they dont like romance but they actually do, and trust you all will have more luck with girls if you be your self! The movie was amazing by the way!
enjoy
This movie is not just a romantic movie, that is what I thought after I’ve seen this movie. It is in fact, a demonstration of a woman’s love and how she feels when she is fallen in love.
I, myself being a guy who is not in love yet, understood how great the feeling of love is. I would frankly admit, if I ever fell in love with a woman, I’ll definitely watch this movie with her.
Diana you’re lucky that your man loves watching romantic movies :P
I wasn’t with him when the movie came out on cinema but I have it as a dvd and I tried mnany times to convince him to watch it but to no veil. LOL!
Well I watched it and it’s one of the most extraorinary Love Stories I have ever seen!
Honestly I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched this one. I think I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Those two are ADORABLE together…onscreen and offscreen! What a touching story. I also have the book. So yeah I’m a fan! :)
Sheila,
I think I’m going to do just like you and search the book, for surely it will be better than the movie. Some books enter in alot of details more than movies.
These two are married in real life aren’t day??
Xannyyy,
Books are always better than the movies! Always. Mostly because it leaves things to your own imagination and thats the best part! These two were dating after they filmed the movie but they broke up in 2007. It’s sad really because they are so darn adorable together!
Such a shame!! They’re cute together and they used to bring such memories of their film!
Which are your favourite authours Sheila? As I’m learnging that you’re a book work just like me!! :P
Xannyyy,
I actually have favourite books as opposed to favourite authors. Time Traveler’s Wife, The Fountainhead, Memoirs of a Geisha, Kafka on the shore, Life of Pi hmmmm Something borrowed, the Harry Potter series :p, The Namesake….just the top off my head. What about you?
Oh my goodness. I think I’ve watched this movie about a hundred times and I just watched the trailer on your site, and it still brought tears to my eyes. This is the most fantastic love story!
I’m going to take some of these in consideration Sheila!!
I haven’t read one from your list but should try and find them!!
Well I’m a romantic at heart and I go mad for Danielle Steel Books; Crossings, Rememberance, Jewels and so many many more!!!
And Sidney Sheldon is a truly remarkable author!! Such a shame I read all of his books!
Xannyyy,
I think I’ve only read one Sidney Sheldon book! Lol. Everybody loved him so much that somehow I got put off. If you like romantic books, you’ll love Something Borrowed. Also this book called The Solomon Sisters Wise Up. It’s really sweet.I presume you’ve read Jane Austen then?
Terri-Lynn,
Yaaay! One more fan to the list! :D :D
Sheila,
Try reading Bloodline of Sidney Sheldon if you didn’t like his last book. It will let you glued till you finish it :) It’s one of his best!
Yes I read Pride and Prejudice and Emma of Jane Austen. She writes such beautiful novels!
I will surely try The Solomon Sisters Wise Up! :)
Thanks for the suggestion!