The Notebook — A wonderful love story.
Lisa and I went to see “The Notebook” last night, and we both loved it. In fact, both of us walking into the movie had discussed our previous experiences in the theatre together watching movies that were supposedly tear-jerkers, and how we both are rarely moved by the “standard-fare” sentimental flicks we’d seen.
I don’t think a single person in the theatre left without shedding at least one tear. True, many of the guys hid it well, but I know that even the guy beside me was pretending he had something in his eye when he was getting up to leave… I’m sure his friends will share with him later that he had a tear-streaked face, so his secret wasn’t so secret afterall. I just don’t understand why guys feel like they can’t cry in a movie when it moves them to do so?
Anyhow, I digress. My point was… I was reminded during the movie to appreciate the power of love and the amazing things it can do. Without giving away the movie’s entire plot, I found myself warmed by a powerful love between two people that overcame all the obstacles. Yes, sure, the movie had the standard Hollywood flake to it in some scenes, but the overwhelming message was a good one — Live your life without regret. Grab each day, and make it meaningful. Love like you’ve never been hurt.
I think the most interesting part of the movie, other than the message as a whole for me, was the similarities in the character Allie Nelson (played by Rachel McAdams), to my own personality. I saw so many little things that were portrayed in the movie that reminded me of how I react to, or take on life’s challenges. More than once, Lisa poked me with a knowing look as she saw the parallels as well.
If you can look past the few sickenly sweet plot situations, and enjoy the movie for it’s message, you’ll love this film. Bring your sweetheart. He’ll pretend he has something in his eye, too.
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i couldn’t believe how much I bawled in that movie, particularly the last few scenes. yikes.
Ok, but did Ahnuld ever come on screen flying a comanche helicopter and blowing the holy hell out of any gun-wielding ethnic stereotypes? No? Damn.
“Yahr clohs… gib dem to mey. Oright, now. Lissen to mey, lissen to mey! You hab to ged DOUWN! Ged DOUWN again!”
Oh…. Eddy.
Yer sooooo romantic. *sigh*
heheh actually, when i go to a tear jerker movie. i just take some bottled water with me into the theater and after the movie splash 1/4 of the bottle into my face, poke myself in the eye and give my ‘cry because my mommy didn’t buy me the star trek lego blocks’ face coming out of the theater to scare all of the guys coming into the next show. plus it hide MY tears pretty well.
Hey, that bottled water trick sounds like a great idea… Maybe Ahnuld should make a movie where he throws water bottles at the bad guys…
sorry i don’t have a masculine sweetheart
Hey Tanya, I enjoyed getting out with you last night! Great movie! I hope you don’t have a bruise on your arm from all my poking lol I’ll call you after my holiday. take care
I heard there was no laser guns in it. It makes sense now why rottentomatoes.com gave it the marks they did.
Nelly… You don’t?? I think everyone should! They’re… GRRRReat! LOL.
Lisa, no doubt — In the meantime, have an awesome vacation!
Ritchie — I’ll pass along your wonderful idea to all my macho male friends that don’t read this site! What a great idea, scare the crap out of men!
Vern… I know. I had to think twice about the 50% fresh rating and I came up with the same conclusion. Gotta love those critics!