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Post by Angel on Jun 12, 2004 16:16:55 GMT -5
Got my ticket for tonight...WOOOHOOO! I am going to have to go by myself, but dammit, I am going.
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OCLUVA86
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It is one of the BEST love stories I have seen in a long time!!!
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Post by OCLUVA86 on Jun 12, 2004 22:48:30 GMT -5
omg angel u have to post how it was??
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Post by Ninthwoman on Jun 13, 2004 0:01:10 GMT -5
Angel! I can't believe you haven't posted *here* how you liked the movie. Ah well - I'll be online pretty much all day tomorrow trying to crank out some work, so I will look forward to an im session with you.
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Post by Angel on Jun 13, 2004 8:48:28 GMT -5
By far the best romance I have ever seen. I swear I cried more through this than I did The Passion of the Christ. First let me say I came into this movie with very high expectations, I was even worried I had them set to high. But I love the director and with Ryan, James Marsden and Gena being in the film I just thought that it had to be sensational. This film went so far above the bar that I cannot put it into words. I am not one to get crazy about a "chic flick", I usually reserve that for off beat Indie films....like most of Ryans other films, but this movie set the standards of what a film in this genre should be like. Ryan and Rachel were absolutely brilliant together. This generation looks to Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks to be the greatest on screen duo, but Ryan and Rachel take it back to a Hepburn and Tracy kind of chemistry....and actually I hate comparing them to them for the simple fact that I don't think I have personally never watched two people who were so effortless together. Like I said, there were times that you forgot that these were two actors and that you were watching Noah and Allie, friends of yours, going through and incredible story. Obviously the film was filled with it's tear-jerking dramatic moments, but it would quicky switch to laughter as Noah would say or gesture something that would make you smile again. When I was trying to describe it to my husband the best I could come us with was it being comparable to Steel Magnolias....you bawling your eyes out as Sally Field is screaming at the cemetary about the loss of her daughter and then laughing hyserically as she is told to hit Ouiser. All of the supporting cast was very effective as well. At first I was indifferent about Joan Allen's portrayal of Allie's mom, but twords the end when she is telling her daughter of her past, there is a moment in her hysteria in the car she was brilliant. I felt like I was watching my own mother. The two James' turned in great supporting roles too. Marsden definately made the viewer feel Allie's conflict as to whom to choose. He was charming, dashing, and the perfect Southern gentleman. Garner's portrayal of of Noah was endearing and emotional. The scene where he sits on her bed weeping was beautiful and strong. And I loved how Noah's playfulness was still alive in him. Sam Shepard was the #1 scene stealer as Noah's father. I wanted more of him, but I realize he had to have limited role, but he owned every scene he was in. It was Gena's portrayal of Allie that got me. She was able to hold all of Allie's beauty, free spirit, grace and charisma while being able to become a believable patient with deminsia. Her scene at the piano gave me chills and when James Garner was telling her about her piano playing abilities she was sweet and funny. I loved her. It was very obvious she wasn't going to hold anything back for her son and I hope she is recognized with an oscar. Brilliant. There are some differences than the book, but they make the movie much better...in my opinion. I think everyone should watch this movie...male and female. I sat next to an old man and I had a twenty something male in front of me who both cried. There were scenes that the crying was so prominant by all the people in the theater that you had to really listen to hear some of the softer spoken lines. After it was over, everone in out theater applauded and lot's of gathered in the lobby discussing it and comaparing it to the book. Everyone I talked to liked the differences and fell in love with Allie and Noah all over again. There were these little old women who were still crying and talking about how they saw their own history in Rachel and Ryan. I thought that was the ultimate compliment. Ok, I have rambled on enough. Ninth, check your IM's I wanted to talk to you about certain scenes but not ruin it for everyone else.
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Post by maria on Jun 13, 2004 14:10:38 GMT -5
i saw the movie to it was so good. i cry like a baby.. if anyone who saw it want to talk about it you can IM me at reinhardtchick51 i would love to talk to someone about it
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Post by Pandora82 on Jun 13, 2004 14:21:09 GMT -5
;D ~ WoW!... For those who saw the movie yesterday are so lucky . I can't wait entill it's released in my area.
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Post by Danielle on Jun 13, 2004 14:51:23 GMT -5
everyone who has seen the movie is so lucky! I have to wait two more weeks, but I know it will be worth it!
Danni
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Post by Nalani on Jun 13, 2004 15:43:18 GMT -5
hey...waiting 2 weeks is nothing compared to me...almost 3 months!!! september 3rd! And the time will elapse so slowly, I´m sure! I envy everyone in America, you´re so lucky! You really have to appreciate that you have the possibility to watch it so soon! But I hope I´ll get enough information to survive those 2 months and a half. Good night (in Austria it´s almost 10 p.m.! I won´t go to bed now, but I´ll search through the internet for more pics) So, good night! Nalani
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OCLUVA86
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It is one of the BEST love stories I have seen in a long time!!!
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Post by OCLUVA86 on Jun 14, 2004 10:15:16 GMT -5
TEXT omg u guys are so lucky..i have to wait 2 more weeks.. i am dying here..
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Post by Angel on Jun 14, 2004 14:04:08 GMT -5
I'm still going back to see it the weekend it opens. It's a film that stays with you and you cannot see it only once and be content.
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Post by Ninthwoman on Jun 14, 2004 21:09:06 GMT -5
I totally agree, and I've already cornered a bunch of my friends to go see it with me. Again. And again.
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Majandra
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Post by Majandra on Jun 14, 2004 23:14:36 GMT -5
I'm still going back to see it the weekend it opens. It's a film that stays with you and you cannot see it only once and be content. You are so right!! No matter how hard I try I can't get this movie out of my head!! I even bought the soundtrack to hear the "I'll be seeing you" song. I listen to the CD over and over in my car. I will have to get my fix for as long as I can when it's out again and somehow survive until the DVD comes out (hopefully around October if it does well in the theaters).
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OCLUVA86
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It is one of the BEST love stories I have seen in a long time!!!
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Post by OCLUVA86 on Jun 15, 2004 0:41:21 GMT -5
i am probably going to see it more than once and then i will try to get the bootleg...
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Post by Margo on Jun 21, 2004 20:22:39 GMT -5
TEXTTEXTThis movie was amazing, it was familiar , yet alien, to other love stories, the passion , the tension, o god was it lovely, i wish i was the notebook then everyone would love me and want to watch me and i would make everyone happy and sad and crying at the same time, plus i would arouse couples to strengthen their relationship!
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Post by Beaver on Jun 23, 2004 13:52:35 GMT -5
tickets are cool
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