The Notebook (2004)
Low level coarse language, sexual references and mature themes
A young couple is swept up in love on the cusp of World War II. The man is sent off to war and they go their separate ways for 7 years.
Now, they are given a second chance at romance.
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 123mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Member Reviews (176)
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Perfect choice for a tear jerker easy to watch sad and sweet love story. Feel too mature to like Ryan Gosling, but he is very good in his role. Classic love story if that's what you're looking for.
freo
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Have a look if you want to see where we are all headed
Lissa
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Realised I had seen this emotional rollercoaster of a movie on TV and couldn't bring myself to watch it again. I remember the improbable ending too well.
David Williams
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Moving,well acted and beautifully acted film.
Stafford
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MMM, yes, a tissue box would be good, gets a little slow in parts, but overall its reasonable entertainment.
Gail
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Beautiful - tissue box required.
Amelia
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Really sweet and enjoyable romance
Margaret
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This was all that i was told it would be,it was really enjoyable watch.
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I really enjoyed this film and thought the two leads were great, a nice love story.
kevin watson
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excellent movie and believale
Reg Buckley
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Best love story ever told. Great acting and a great story.
Gail Moore
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Very sad but a beautiful film.
kris
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the notebook was a touching love story that is a total tear jerker. loved it!
Valentina
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This film is one of the best romantic movies we have even seen in our lives. I just love it!
Carolyn
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At the time of watching I felt like the only 41-year old woman who hadn't seen this. NOW I understand the fuss. As others have said, the acting by all is very very good and it doesn't fall into melodrama. Highly recommended.
Tim Donahoo
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Highly watchable and sentimental movie, that will have meaning for anyone who has been exposed to dealing with loved ones inflicted by dementia. Well scripted and shot beautifully, it recreates the world of the 1940s realistically and weaves the central story around the main characters in the present, as they deal with the realities of advancing age. Great casting. Well worth a view with your partner.
Phillip Ralston
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Phillip says,
I found this movie, "The Notebook", extremely well scripted, acted and the content was very moving.
Each one of us has had an experience similar to this story, haven't we? Well, nearly each one of us maybe, eh!!? The love shown by this couple was truely endearing, and the script surprisingly flowed along nicely. I watched this movie by myself, luckliy, because me being the romantic, thought (as I wiped my swelling eyes) wished it had happened to me. The settings were great and the way in which those flashbacks were done and intertwined made this stort just reach out and GRAB you.
Posted this on 27 February 2012
not a notebook fan
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I found this movie to be about as exciting as going to the dentist. a big two thumbs down from me
Peter
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Nice movie! Strong acting! 3 1/2 stars.
Sandy
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An average movie.
Jeanine
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Such a good movie, sad and funny
Ursula
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The best love story of all time.
Yvonne
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Beautiful Movie!
Colin Ryder
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very enjoyable
Allen M
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One of the all-time great soapies. If you have a good supply of tissues on hand, don't miss it!
Anita L
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So beautiful and so sad.
Bfehre
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Loved this movie, so well filmed and acted
R.Wilson
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Classic. Lovely story
Pauline of Cairns QLD
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What a lovely movie! A beautiful love story that brought tears to my eyes. Cleverly presented and some beautiful scenery in parts. Must view this one - even the guys will like it - as it's not too 'girly'.
Julie
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Good entertainment
Barry
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Great movie, sad subject dealt with feeling
Helen S
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For those who believe in the magic of love.
Tiffany
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All time favourite love story
K
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Wonderful movie. The actors bring the characters to life and the story, scenery and costumes are beautiful. Definitely a woman's film or a really sensitive man.
Philipa-Ellen
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AMAZING flick! had me crying and falling in love with the characters and the story, must watch!
Jill
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Ive been avoiding this movie as I am not into movies set from that particular era. I'd watch it again Thought provoking and quite sad at times .. now if life only came with its own Notebook
Kate O
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This is such a beautiful love story. A must-see for the girls - just make sure you have a box of tissues. Definitely one of my favourites!
RR
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Beautiful love story with lots of "tissue" moments.
peter d d
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was ok but more of a chicks flick i think.
Kirsten
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Fantastic movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. I watched it with my 11 year old and we both sat and cried and cried - no-one told me I needed a box of tissues!! Warm fuzzy movie and a beautiful storyline. Love is grand at any age...
Bruce
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An absorbing and beautiful movie.
Louise M.
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This was one of the most wonderful movies ever! I laughed and cried and cried and cried...it was great!
Gayle R.
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please please watch this movie - i dont think i have ever been so moved - i sobbed, i cried and my heart was broken. a really good chick flick and yes one to watch with your partner as well.
Enid
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THE NOTEBOOK proved to be a pleasant film covering a long-lived love of two people from different
sides of the track. The young male lead had the southern mumbles, but James Garner put in a
great performance. Enjoyed it.
Marnie
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A great love story!
William
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This Movie would have to be one of the Best Movies I Have seen in a long Time.
Although very Sad It showed the Struggle that Families have with Dementia
The other great Plus is that they did not resort to Swearing.
I thought Rachel McAdams was Brilliant
Carolyn H.
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Loved it ... couldn't change the rating ... I give it 4 stars ...
Roger O.
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At the end of the day this film is a bit of corny love story, and the portrayal of dementia not entirely accurate.
Emma
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Best love story ever, totally better then Twilight any day.
Linda P.
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Absolutely loved this movie - one of the only movies I could handle watching again and again - and I'm not normally a massive fan of the 'love story' movies but reckon Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams had an amazing chemistry and their acting was so convincing.
Shannon.E
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This movie is fantastic! Absoulutey brilliant!
I warn you though as you should be prepared to cry your eyes at during some scenes...
may not let the little ones watch it though...
but overall the most amazing movie!
LOVED IT!!!
Chris H.
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A good romantic movie, I thought the actors just fair.
Jenny
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If you like romance this movie is for you...
David
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Well the expectation was high and we weren't disappointed. Sure it's a bit on the sad side, but sooo well done. Right up there amongst the best of all time. One of those that will be very hard to forget for many years to come.
Stimpy
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OMG... I want that!!!!!
Kandi-Lee
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This movie is absolutely amazing!! If we could all experience love like Noah
Nigel W
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This love story is so cliched and redolent of so many others of its type that I fail to understand why it is rated by some so highly. The direction is assured and the photography nice but is there more? Must have missed something.
Rod S.
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Two Moon Junction with pretensions!
Silly and depressing. The lead pair lacked chemistry and Naoh's pursuit of Allie and obsessive behaviour for the next seven years had mental case written all over it.
Throw in a lack of realism (esp. in 1940 fashion and social mores) and confusing contemporary story (if Allie is now in her 80s then why are her kids in their 30s??)! Poor.
Meggles
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What a fabulous surprise this movie was. I had anticipated a bit of a chick flick but my husband enjoyed it as much as me. A romance with depth, great acting and a beautifully woven story that span decades. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves tales of people and love. But be prepared - stock up on the tissues!
Sofia S.
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Loved it the first time I saw it and still do...fabuous!
BERAN
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I thoroughly enjoyed this movie but found it very sad - especially in the final minutes. It was made more poignant for me because a friend of mine lost her husband to alzheimers at a very early age and I knew she had inadvertently seen it while out with friends and it had upset her very much. Very well done though and it brings it home to all of us how it couhld be one of us.
Kezzawall
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What a great movie. I loved it. The acting was fantastic and the story was just so romantic. A big thumbs up for me.
dodgerdoo
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A beautiful film in all respects..in the wrong hands, this could have been just another tearjerking mess..well done to all concerned!
Diane M.
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I was very much moved
Anna R.
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Watch it if you like weepies... Fake Southern accents and not very authentic-looking 40's costumes were annoying. But worth watching for Gena Rowlands as Allie as an old woman, a great part.
Colin Y.
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OK, nothing great. You could probably add another star if you are a fan of romantic movies. Acting is excellent, Rachel McAdams really stands out in this movie.
Kristen S.
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beautiful movie, even more beautiful book. just a great story, truly gets into your heart and if you have any emotion-get the tissues ready.
W B O.
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I enjoyed the book but found the movie boring.
Rod C.
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Absolutely fantastic. Straight to the top as one of our favourite movies of all time.
Jessica G.
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Do not watch the notebook and brokeback mountain one after the other - you will be crying all night!
Alex H.
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An intense love story between lovers from very different backgrounds. After many ups and downs love (whatever that is!) pevails and they lived happyly ever after.
Alex H.
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Leslie B.
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The notebook is a chick flick but an amazing story and well worth the watch lloved it
Janet W.
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Yep, I would have picked him too. A sweet love story and for those fans of tearjerkers you will need to have plenty of tissues on hand.
Cheryl T.
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I am a sucker for love stories and good on screen chemistry and this movie totally fit the bill!
Michael C.
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chick flick extra tissues required
De W.
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I found it enjoyable. A sad/sweet ending
Alfred S.
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Of all the chick flicks I've watched (and been forced to watch) this is my all time favourite.
Kylie S.
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Was a great movie. I read the book; then saw the movie; then bought the book; then bought the movie! I still re-read the book version; and have become a great fan of Nick Sparks work. Read ''The Wedding'' which is the sequel to 'The Notebook'. If u ask me - Nick Sparks should make The Wedding into a movie as well!
John L.
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I haven't read the novel yet, but the movie was brilliant...
Norie H.
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Very romantic. Beautiful scene. Could escape from this real world!!!!!
Lindsay S.
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Loved it! Completely fell in love with Ryan Gosling and thought it was a beautiful story.. started crying about half an hour in and didn't stop til the end - which all women know is the sign of a great film!! But having said that I recognise my weakness for sentimental claptrap, hence only 4 stars.
Ian H.
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An amazing story of love, and amazing performances: we need to see more of these actors -- they are fantastic.
Timothy M.
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RK
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Gillian
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Just lovely
Rebecca H.
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Absolutely sensational movie. Very moving, especially if you've had an experience with alzheimers.
Robert B.
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A lovely, bitter sweet love story about an elderley couple living out their final days together in a senior citizens facility. in my opinion it is the best acting performance of James Garner's otherwise undistinguished career. He is superb in this movie.
Jessica
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It's light, romantic. Highly recommend for couples!
Lisa T.
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Average movie, quite boring. Poor lead male actor. Slow and predictable. Older actors were pathetic.
Melissa B.
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One of the best movies i have seen in a long time, it is full of emotion,Laughter, fun and sadness, it shows you the love will be there till the end.
Samantha H.
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THE BEST ROMANCE MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN.. I absolutly love this movie, it is the most beautiful and touching film! MUST SEE
Bronwen
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I can only rate this movie by my emotional reaction. It was so tender and gentle and dealt with a very real and frightening topic, senile dementia and the effect mostly on the partner but also the family. I loved it and could see it again and again. That is why I gave it a five rating.
Chris S.
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A heart warming love story for the whole family to watch...
Alex D.
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Very touching story line.
Yuliya K.
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unmissable.some films must be seen, "notebook" one of them
Maria C.
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James H.
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Superb movie. One of my all time favourites.
Amanda B.
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This is a wonderful movie with a great cast. A bit of a chick flick. Make sure you have the tissues handy and let it all out. Must see for anyone who believes in true love.
Lynn O.
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This movie did justice to the partners n families of people living with dementia very well. I thought it was a great story being narrated throughout by her on screen husband.............just be ready for the ending n have those tissues ready....Anyone who has an eldeerly or has had an elderly person with this condition, will benefit from this, in knowing, that as bad asthe bad days are, the good ones are even better n to jus go with the flow. Well worth seeing
Lynn O.
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This movie did justice to the partners n families of people living with dementia very well. I thought it was a great story being narrated throughout by her on screen husband.............just be ready for the ending n have those tissues ready....Anyone who has an eldeerly or has had an elderly person with this condition, will benefit from this, in knowing, that as bad asthe bad days are, the good ones are even better n to jus go with the flow. Well worth seeing
Jody L.
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Not a romance fan but since it was recommended by a friend I thought I'd bite the bullet. I read the book first and really enjoyed it - and the movie was a great adaptation to.
Diane B.
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Great feel good movie.
Frances D.
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Kirsten B.
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Adam
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my wife and I watched this movie last night, and I must admit that one: I was able to watch it all, and two: i shed a few tears near the end (must have been something in my eye). Only thing is the rating, in my opinion should not be PG!
Eric C.
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For real romantics
Eli
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This is such a well done movie. It is a great romance and makes the heart melt. I would watch this again and again. The performances are excellent. Worth it if you do enjoy a romantic movie and if you like James Garner even just a little you will love him in this!
Melinda
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This movie was very inspirational to all with the notion of love at first sight and true love forever! It was like a fairytale come true, very sweet and great acting throughout this romantic drama. Bravo! Definitely worth watching!
Faraday M.
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Absolutely gorgeous story.
Great to see the young and old actors all acting well.
Faraday M.
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Absolutely gorgeous story.
Great to see the young and old actors all acting well.
Faraday M.
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Great acting!
Faraday M.
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Great acting!
Faraday M.
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Absolutely gorgeous story.
Great to see the young and old actors all acting well.
Nicole M.
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My new favourite- its a beautiful romantic film that i just couldnt get enough of- my husband even enjoyed it!! Must see
Samantha J.
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Such a wonderful story *sigh*
Ironside L.
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Luisa E.
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predictable but still very good. definitely a chick flick.
Craig Hill
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Excellent
Jenny L.
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give it a miss.Predictable and protracted.
Shivaji H.
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This is a moving and touching romance story with educational value as well so the public can gain more understanding of the issue addressed in this film.
Annette L.
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I absolutely loved this movie!!! Watched it three times. I got very emotionally swept up in it. One of the best romance chick flicks you will ever see.
Judy R.
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get the tissues ready!
Susan P.
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Typical love story
Leonie J.
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the best story ever
Patricia A.
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It was a wonderful movie that I enjoyed immensely and will recommend to others. I could watch it again and again - and cry just as much.
Kerry J.
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A fabulous movie! Great love story and very touching. Story line is good and keeps you enthralled!
Lorene J.
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This would have to be one of the very best movies I've seen in a long while!
Jan R.
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Jannine B.
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foxy
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What a beautiful movie. Takes you back to a time when love was for ever and you did anything for the person you love. This is the type of love that most people dream of. Don't miss this movie.
Cheryl O.
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Very good.
Dawn C.
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I was moved to tears by this so true story of tragedy as we age. The story is compelling & acting suberb.
Vanessa S.
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Tammy P.
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A must for all romantics.
Lyneve A.
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A poignant beautiful movie not to be missed by anyone who has experienced the torment of a loved one suffering from dementia. James Garner was just brilliant!
Dannielle P.
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Vanessa P.
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I didn't think I would like it, as I'm not big on romances, but this surprised me. The acting was good, as was the writing.
Natasha W.
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This is definitely a movie to watch but make sure you have a box of tissues close by. The story line keeps you guessing right to the end and the twists keep coming.
Donna S.
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cried all the time...brilliant film
Cassandra B.
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Gloria H.
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a beautiful, beautiful movie a must see
Linda M.
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Lee D.
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Predictable and cliched. I'd been misled by lots of positive reviews to think this might be something unusual. Acting's not bad but the story is painting by numbers..and I had to groan at the ending. It also relies too much crescendo violin music to hammer the emotional scenes. painful.
J. P.
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An excellent love story, very true to life and definitely one to remember.
Beverley P.
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I found The Notebook, bit of a tear jerker, but also a story close to my heart
Chlohan
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A true love story. The commitment that these two had to each other is extradinary. If you love watching a love story that touches your heart then this one is for you. Don't forget to have a tissue box handy.
Narelle P.
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Great chick flick, wonderful love story, and beautifully poignant ending.
Melissa S.
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Beautifully told and acted love story requiring the tissue box.
Wayne A.
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A very moving storey, I enjoyed this movie very much
Taflyn F.
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Certainly enjoyed this movie although I felt some of the characters weren't developed very well. Ending was a real tear jerker! Great acting! Beautiful cinematography.
Cheryl L.
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Very enjoyable movie. Quite predictable but good story line and characters.
Janelle T.
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I loved this movie. Great acting and a beautiful storyline. Have the tissues ready.
Ann W.
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Perry S.
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Marisa Sams
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Annette Baxter
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Lindsay
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Margaret Hill
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A beautiful love story, have the tissues handy.
Cynthia Palmer
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Marilyn Mccrea
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A sentimental movie with a few tear jerkers, but well worth watching.
lynnie
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I've never cried in a movie before but this one had me bawling like a baby! Brilliant film, very touching and a lovely end to a beautiful relationship.
Mark Dorrington
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Jan Meade
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A beautiful story - 5 hankies!
Dale
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It's a real romantic chick-flick, so if that makes your toes curl, don't bother, but if you're on the soft side, you're gonna love this one. Makes you want to be 17 and in love all over again.
Sara Brooks
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Sherie Heyer
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A beautiful love story.
Glenn Rowley
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Barbara Dalley
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Very enjoyable.
Blake Ayshford
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Mussy
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Fairly soppy and predictable, but also thoroughly enjoyable.
Norma Bakker
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Maurice
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A very romantic story beautifully acted. Very enjoyable.