Review of The Notebook (2004) by Jon P — 16 Nov 2014
Soppy and sentimental, yet almost shattering, Nick Cassavetes' notorious chick flick is genre marmite. For the most part, it's loaded with cliches, drizzled with direlogue and driven by unconvincing character reactions. However, that's not to say that there isn't a sterling core shining bright beneath all the silliness.
The film's at its best when it touches on the tragedy, frustration and devastation of dementia and ageing love, providing an anti-romanticised portrait of young lovers in old age that us audiences aren't usually accustomed to, and a startling one at that, brimming with potential punch. In short, it's a film bookended beautifully, but spoilt by a screenplay that's 90% schmaltzy flashback and 10% under-excavated gold mine.
This review of The Notebook (2004) was written by Jon P on 16 Nov 2014.
The Notebook has generally received very positive reviews.
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