taliahebert
It's not wonder why the novels and the films written by perhaps one of the greatest romance novelists in history, are so popular. This film, particularly, explores genuine themes of love and death, presenting the idea that love is worth fighting for. Using mise-en-scene, visual elements within the camera's frame focuses on telling the story, evoking sensory emotions through common human feelings and experiences. There are noticeable melodramatic clichés following the irony of rich, reputative girl falls for poor, hardworking boy - both from opposite ends of the social spectrum. Alongside the difficulty and distress of Allie's parents' disapproval, tearing the two apart, you really admire the sentimentality of the story, especially as Noah contests for Allie throughout most of the storyline. The two reignite their incessant, passionate love following Allie's engagement with another man.
The seamless weaving of the elderly man and woman in the present with Noah and Allie's connection in the past, makes their romance even more classic. It is evident that Ryan Gosling (Noah) and Rachel McAdams (Allison "Allie") have a strong connection, thus consistently providing the viewers with realistic aspect of love; including the positives and negatives. The main actors, Gosling and McAdams, perceive their characters very well, emotionally and physically throughout the film.
This story isn't just narrow and straightforward, there are twists and ultimatums, thus making the story even more meaningful and engaging. Watching this film never fails to provide the audience with an exploding mixture of emotions.
nherdyc
This movie is horrible ,Is tedious boring repetitive. I was just bored one day and I just saw this movie on my TV and now I'm wishing I'm going to look at the trailer first and I want to save me a lot of time. Now I got to say I didn't actually finish the movie, I only watched 30 minutes cuz it was boring. I actually have high expectations for his movie cuz I saw some good reviews and how it was like other movies that I already liked. Man I was so wrong this is one of them overrated movies that everybody likes but I seem they hate. It's just about a rich girl who falls in love with a poor boy. I'm not to big on romance movies but I did want to give this movie a try. But in like the first five minutes I was ready to turn off my TV. But I will wait a few more minutes because I thought it would get better but it didnt. I seriously wasted 30 minutes of my life that I want back. I would seriously rather watch Twilight then this. And that movie was horrible. Do the little part I did watch , I didn't see any chemistry between the two characters. I just don't see why so many people praise this movie, I guess people like boring , ridiculous , and predictable love stories these days. But if you want a good romance movie to watch I recommend La La Land. Now that is a good romance movie. Now not only do the characters have chemistry , It's not boring , it's entertaining it doesn't make you want to fall asleep like this crap.
tangreat-bk
Nothing new...... you would have seen this story a hundred times. But what elevates this movie from others in the genre is the performances by Ryan Gosling and Rachel Mcadams . You truly believe they are in love. That's why the part of the movie set during the 1940s works. What doesn't work is the modern day story set in a hospital. It just feels distracting , butting in the middle. All the time you're just itching to get back to the story in 1940s. It also leads to a long drawn ending where you wish they had ended the movie long before.The notebook maybe overly sentimental and manipulative for some. But it is not cynical in it's portrayal of romance. It truly believes in the story it tells.
spz824690
I was absorbed in watching by the first half. Noah, starring as Ryan Gosling, and Allie, starring as Rachel McAdams's love scenes are very romantic. Their separation is so pitiful and makes me be anxious about what would happen after this.Allie gets a new boyfriend after she separates from Noah. This guy is very good man and they become engaged to each other. But Allie sees Noah again by chance. They still love each other, so Allie starts wavering between two men. I got annoyed at her indecisive attitude. Moreover, she takes it out on Noah and her mother. It is James, her fiancé, that the sorriest person.At the end, Allie and Noah get married but she has dementia. She cannot remember Noah and her children. I think there was no need for making she have dementia.
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