I can think of some people who would say that they were more disturbed by "The Hot Chick" than anything that Gosling did before this film, so I guess the match works, yet Gosling still didn't immediately find his handsome, charismatic and talented self fired into the stardom that McAdams got by this film, probably because Gosling still had the integrity and, well, after this film, money to go back to doing stuff that middle-aged housewives aren't likely to even hear about.
in two separate films, so it was about time for him to do something a bit fluffier, much like Rachel McAdams, who just had to have been an emotional wreck after getting off of such intense projects as "The Hot Chick" and "Mean Girls". Hey, when this film came out, Ryan Gosling had just got done playing a Neo-Nazi and some teenager who brutally murdered people. Hey, I can't say that I went into this film thinking, "From the director of 'John Q' comes an adaptation of a book by the author of 'A Walk to Remember' that I'm sure will not stink", nor did I walk away finding it awesome, but make no mistake, this film is better than they say, even though it does have its cheesy moments. Hey, whatever, I welcome it, because this film is actually pretty good, and we seriously need compensation for "A Walk to Remember", not just between 20, but still to this day, yet that didn't stop the critics from having some kind of bias that kept them from liking this. But I still finished watching and was left with one overwhelming thought - the story of The Notebook is a toxic romance hidden beneath fantastic acting.By 2004, they had, like, twelve adaptations of Nicholas Sparks books, and it took them this long to get around to adapting his first one. I’ll fully admit that, despite cringing throughout most of my rewatch, watching Noah re-tell their romance to a dementia-stricken Allie still got me (I’m only human).
THE NOTEBOOK MOVIE
I have to confess one part of the movie still works: the older versions of Allie and Noah. But it’s hard to really root for the main duo in a romance when there’s a third person who seems like the far less angry and argumentative choice. Now, if he doesn’t make Allie happy, he’s obviously a no-go. The biggest factor against him seems to be that her parents approve of him because he’s rich. In The Notebook, though, Allie’s alternate pick of James Marsden’s Lon is - arguably - the better choice?!Īside from being packaged with Marsden’s face, Lon also seems kind and is far more respectful of boundaries. However, there are almost always apparent flaws that make it clear they’re the wrong choice. In any classic romance, you’ll have an alternate suitor who fights for the lead’s affection. Her alternate choice is… actually the better one. In fact, I think the duo (along with the pair playing their older counterparts, James Garner and Gena Rowlands) is the major reason it’s easy to miss some of the more problematic parts of the story. Now, don’t get me wrong - the chemistry and acting of Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling are next level. In fact, what I once viewed as an epic love story was borderline toxic. I recently rewatched The Notebook as a 31-year-old with far more life experience, and it is… not good. What even was love if not shouting “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird!” at your significant other?! This was the movie at middle school sleepovers, a tearjerker that shared the everlasting love of Allie and Noah.Īnd so, fellow millennials, it’s with great despair that I tell you I have terrible news. As for my millennial self, this movie was a life-changing experience. The movie that launched the careers of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams was a massive hit, leading to Hollywood producing just about every title in the Nicholas Sparks library. It’s also the year millennials will remember well for bringing one of our favorite romances of all time to the big screen - The Notebook. Bennifer has called it quits, Friends is airing its last season, and Facebook has just launched.
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