Notebook - the Notebook - a Love Story Movie Review
The Notebook – A Love Story Movie Review
The Notebook is one of the most moving and emotionally successful romantic movies released in the last 20 years. It frequently appears as a top contender for most popular movie amongst women. It was directed by Nick Cassavetes and is based on the bestselling novel, of the same name, by Nicholas Sparks. It was produced on a surprisingly low budget of only $30 million.
The structure of the movie adds considerably to the story’s successful development as the plot deals basically with the fate of two young, star-crossed lovers along the lines of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. In ‘The Notebook’, 17 year old Allie (Rachel McAdams), the daughter of a wealthy family, falls in love with a local country boy, Noah (Ryan Gosling), while on vacation in the early 1940s.
However, the narrative is told from the perspective of an elderly male patient in a nursing home (James Garner), named Duke, who is reading the story of the two young lovers to a fellow patient (Gena Rowlands). She is suffering from dementia and has lost her memory.
The story of Noah and Allie begins at a carnival on Seabrook Island in North Carolina. After well-meaning friends help them to get better acquainted, their feelings deepen throughout the summer they spend together.
During one scene, they visit an abandoned house called the Windsor Plantation and Noah reveals his intention to one day own and renovate the property.
Allie’s parents are less impressed with Noah’s prospects as a likely husband for their daughter and forbid her to see Noah, who reluctantly believes her parents to be right and that he is not good enough for her. As a result, they break up and Allie returns to her home.
Noah is devastated by the separation and writes to Allie every day for a year, without receiving a reply. Eventually, he enlists to fight in World War II, while Allie attends Sarah Lawrence College in NY State.
After the war, in 1947, Noah manages to buy the Windsor Plantation and sets about restoring its earlier splendor. In the meantime, Allie has met an injured soldier named Lon, a handsome young lawyer from a well-connected family. He also impresses Allie’s parents and the two young people get engaged.
The story of Allie, Noah and Lon is deftly woven and the
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emotional tension is high throughout the movie as the viewer identifies and sympathizes with the plight and reluctant acceptance of their fate which descends on both Noah and Allie.
The tension is skillfully raised again when Allie reads an article in a newspaper about the work Noah has carried out on Windsor Plantation.
The director handles the feelings of those involved with careful craftsmanship and sensitivity. The focus is strong, without distracting sub plots as the characters’ lives unfold. The young actors – as well as the older ones – handle the roles with an ease and grace that the story demands.
The Notebook probably doesn’t attract many of the fans who would rather be attending films from the ‘Terminator’ saga. However, for its intended audience, it is a winner.
The final closing scenes of The Notebook are among the most moving and satisfying to be found on film and deserve the tears and cheers of the viewers.
By: Vicone
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Read more of the story of Allie and Noah and what happens to them here: The Notebook – A Love Story and also on this page: The Notebook – Romantic Movie Review
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Notebooks are a great way to have computer access right at your fingertips. Notebooks are easy to carry and make great travel companions. There are many different kinds of notebooks that make it a pleasure to shop for one.
The colors and patterns that are available in notebooks can really make the notebook feel like it is a part of you. You can literally have any pattern on the shell of your notebook from funky designs to bold colors and team logos. Having a personalized notebook will ensure that it will stand out in the crowd, a nice feature when your studying at the library and leave your computer for a moment.
Sizes of screens can range from about 13 inches to around 17 inches. That is quite a difference in size, which means that you can get a notebook with a huge screen or a small one. Large screen are usually associate with a bigger price tag. People who play video games will probably choose the larger screen for better visibility of graphics and color.
There are a few notebooks worth mentioning. The Dell Inspiron 13 offers an Intel core two duo processor with a windows Vista program that comes with the notebook. It also has a superior design that looks sleek and stylish.
The Inspiron 14 notebook has lots of mobile features making it a great purchase. It has a four cell battery life and it is thin and light. It s a built in optical drive and ultra low voltage processor with an eight hour battery life. This notebook is ideal for anyone who needs to use it for extensive travel and needs a great battery life.
The Inspiron 15 is a great value for the money. IT offers three bold colors to choose from and it comes with windows vista. The larger screen makes it even more appealing to consumers who need the extra screen viewing room.
The Inspiron 17 is a huge Dell notebook. It has a built in number pad so your fingers can tap along without having to strain at the top of the keyboard. IT also has ATI mobility Radeon graphics which make it a nice notebook for excellent graphics. The large 17.3 inch screen make it one of the biggest ones to choose from. The graphics combined with the large screen make this notebook a viewing pleasure.
Notebooks can be bought at any electronics store. Dell notebooks can be purchased in stores or you can buy them right on line and have them shipped to your door. Certain models come on sale throughout the year. Ensure that the notebook you want has all of the programs and features that you are looking for. If you don`t need a camera then don`t spend the money on getting a notebook with a built in camera. And if you need certain applications then ask a sales staff to find a notebook that can provide you with that.
When you find the perfect notebook for you, you will probably feel lost without it by your side. Their light weight make them easy travel buddies and you will find it feels great tucked under your arm. It really makes taking your computer with you more accessible. With all of the great styles and colors to select from it almost becomes a fashion accessory that may go with your style or sense of self.
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil
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