The Notebook [DVD]

 

 

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I bought this DVD not because I am a die hard romantic and love slushy sentimentality, but simply because it was selling cheap in a local supermarket. I usually love watching action films and thrillers, so as you can imagine romance is not big on my 'must see films' list. After a rubbish Saturday night TV I decided to pop 'The Notebook' on thinking it would be a pleasant way to pass a couple of hours before bed, not imagining that this film would affect me so deeply. I was hooked right from the start. The sets and the costumes are fabulous, and the main characters are played amazingly by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. There was so much chemistry between them and they played the process of falling in love perfectly. I suppose the film is a little predictable but I think in quite a subtle way. After all, if it were that predictable they could have re-met when she was working as a nurse but they meet again simply because she goes looking for him. I did think that the ending was quite a stretch of the imagination, but I can't think of any other way that it could have ended that would have satisfied the audience. Right then, now for the crying! I felt quite emotional thoughout the film, but the last 15 minutes or so really got to me. I sometimes get a lump in my throat or slight tears in my eyes when I watch something sad, but I was actually sobbing out loud during the last scenes of this film. I am so glad I was alone in the house during this film!!! To sum up, Rachel McAdams is amazing as Ali, and Ryan Gosling is not only incredibly gorgeous but he also makes you long for a man like him. Go buy this film now because it is absolutely amazing.

A friend lent me this DVD and I loved it so much that i ordered both the book and the DVD from amazon that very day.

This fantastic, touching love story has a twist that left me in tears more than once. The whole cast is so convincing and Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams compliment eachother as actors in the very best way. This is definitely in a different league to any other rom-com i have seen before.

A tender love between two young people, torn apart by people who just do not appreciate these feelings entwines into a deep and life-long love in which Allie and Noah embark upon.

You will not regret seeing this film, it is definite must. My new favourite film.

A friend of mine recommended this movie a couple of weeks ago. The cover of the DVD said that it was a story similar to that one in Titanic. I was up for a good tearjecker so I rented it. And what a delightful surprise I got!
The first thing I can say is that the only similarity with Titanic is the fact that Allie and Noah are separated by class difference and therefore face her family's opposition to their love. Apart from that, we are before a very real story, with real characters without Titanic's predictability. It's not a Hollywood blockbuster and that is part of its charm. The plot really captures you and does not let you go until the very final scene, one of the most beautiful endings I remember in recent years.
All the actors are in superb form, especially Ryan Gosling (of whom I've been a fan since Murder by Numbers). They keep it real and make you bond with every single one of the characters at some particular stage. In the end, one really feels for Allie, who must decide between her two loves, both of them very likeable, unlike the duel between Leo di Caprio and Billy Zane in Cameron's movie. Titanic got the Oscar glory, The Notebook gets my praise.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tearjerker!
I really enjoyed this film. A lovely, love story - very romantic with a clever storyline. A great watch, especially for the girls!

Published 1 day ago by law442

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
I love this film!!, made my boyfriend buy it from HMV a few months ago, and we watched it and i was in tears. Read more

Published 3 days ago by Katiee93

5.0 out of 5 stars Stays in the mind and the heart
I was lent a copy of this dvd when I was laid up with a broken leg and put it on without much enthusiasm. Read more

Published 4 days ago by Amelie Green

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite movies!
I first saw this movie in December, after my friend requested me to see it. The movie is well written, the actors are truly amazing( Rachel and Ryan have an amazing chemistry) and... Read more

Published 11 days ago by Christina Skar Lindstad

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely movie
this is easily one of the best films i've seen in the last 5 years! i've shown to all my family and they all love it! Read more

Published 15 days ago by Entropy

5.0 out of 5 stars What a bargain. Amazing Film
My daughter had always told me I would love this film, and she was right. It was the one of the best films I have seen in ages, I do not usually write reviews on films, but I... Read more

Published 16 days ago by Ms. C. A. Coates

2.0 out of 5 stars not for 12 year olds!
It is a sweet film, nice story and well acted. But there are two reasonably graphic sex scenes that I was surprised to find in a film rated only 12 (the DVD is rated 15 due to... Read more

Published 20 days ago by km123

5.0 out of 5 stars The most AMAZING film EVER!!
BRILLIANT film...had everything I want from a movie, emotional, thought provoking, laughter, escapism etc. etc. I would thoroughly recommend this film as a MUST SEE...

Published 27 days ago by Becky

5.0 out of 5 stars ok
ok. this product was send very quick and in perfect conditions. a b q w e r t y u i o p a s d f g h j

Published 1 month ago by little

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
The DVD arrived this morning and I settled down to watch it this afternoon. I ordered it on the strength of the reviews it had received on Amazon. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Sarah S

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