Guest Blogger: Kelli 1

The Notebook is definitely a character driven movie that is centered on a young couple, Noah and Allie. Allie is a young wealthy girl played by Rachel McAdams, who is living in North Carolina in her family’s mansion. Rachel McAdams plays this role perfectly because her bubbly personality really brings out the emotion that is shown throughout the movie. Noah, played by Ryan Gosling, is a small town boy who works at the local sawmill but is smart and talented. Ryan Gosling also plays the part really well because his long hair and narrow face makes him look more like a country boy in the movie and brings out the character. The couple meets at the county fair where he is hanging from the Ferris-wheel and refuses to get down until she says she will go out with him. Allie’s parents who are not supportive of their relationship tell her that Noah is trash and no good for her. Her mom tells her the story of a young man that she claims she was in love with who is also working in the saw mill. However, this does not stop Allie from breaking her parent’s rules to see him. She claims that she does not want to turn out like her parents and she is convinced that they do not love each other even though her mother says they do. The couple ends up splitting up and seeing different people for a while but that is not the end and they both knew deep down that it was not over. The theme in this movie is to follow your heart and don’t let other people/things stop you from doing what you want. Roger Ebert from the Chicago Sun Tribune says, "...it is a tearjerker, it's just that it's a good one." I agree with this statement 100%. This movie is definitely a tear jerker whether you are some tough guy or a sympathetic person. I would say that if you’re into sad movies and good love stories it is worth the money & time!