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The Notebook (2004)

Rate: 9
Viewed: 7/05

7/05: Although not always consistent, The Notebook is a moving but sad picture.

After being impressed with Ryan Gosling's work in The Believer, I think he made a slight departure from what he's capable of. Rachel McAdams' performance is worse than his. Yet the story is enough to erase the negatives. The narration reminds me of The Princess Bride. I like the touch of a sudden reversal which makes it more real.

Another aspect to praise is the cinematography. It's breathtaking. James Garner and Gena Rowlands are magnificent. Not to leave out Joan Allen and Sam Shepard, they're also great.

All in all, The Notebook is one of the best romantic pictures I've seen in a while.

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