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Post by LadyKatie on Jun 25, 2004 15:03:03 GMT -5
Hey guys, I thought it'd be a good idea to post your reviews, thoughts and aggrivations [did i spell that right?] about the movie
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you've seen it, so we can all discuss it...
Some ideas of what to talk about
1. worst scene 2. best scene 3. best/worst actor 4. cheesy lines 5. comparison to the book 6. performance/acting 7. your emotions through the movie 8. final thoughts
don't take it literally though -- don't answer the questions like that -- it was just to give ideas....
My Review:
*SPOILERS!!!*
I really enjoyed this movie. It differed from the book, but I think it conveyed the right emotions and feelings needed to get the audience attached to the story. I thought both the old and young couples were played excellent -- especially James Garner. I think he was the best actor among them. He was the reason that I cried probably 5 different times, which is really weird for me, considering I never cry at the movies. ever. But Garner's portrayal of Duke -- left me speechless. He turned the waterworks on and off constantly at the end of the movie -- which made it all the better.
I got so pissed that they took out the two best-looking scenes
1. the bathtub scene 2. the steamy kitchen scene hahah I wanted to see Gosling's hot body!!! hahaha. kidding.
I thought the best scenes [to watch] were the scenes of Ryan/Rachel's love blossoming in the beginning. But acting-wise, when Ryan/Rachel get down to what she's going to do with her life, I think that was the best acting, and of course the entire Duke/Allie part. That was just amazing
The cheessssiest scene was the "why didn't you write me"... during that scene, when Ryan said "It wasn't over. It still isn't over" and does that gesture..... I almost barfed. I hate that kind of stuff and it was just so LAME. No one says that. ever.
Overall, I think this was a good movie. It had a really good story to play on -- Sparks' frist novel -- before he was paid big bucks to write crazy love stories [which by the way, I hate] but this movie is different because of the setting, the characters and the over all story. It's a little more believable than Message in a bottle or a walk to remember. Also, I think it's better because a whole wide range of audience members can relate to this story, and not just the young ones in a walk to remember...
I gave it 4 stars ;D
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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 25, 2004 22:39:00 GMT -5
i absolutely loved the movie!!!! omg!!!!i cried at the end but i must admit i cried more with a walk to remember but the notebook and a walk to remember are two different movies...the acting was SUPERB!!! this is one of the best love stories i have seen in so long...the sex scene was soo intense and that was one of the most sexy and sensual love scenes i have seen in a long time...
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Post by katryna on Jun 25, 2004 22:48:24 GMT -5
okay i just posted almost the same topic as this...sorry didn't know anyone else was posting one one thing i'll have to disagree with you...i didn't like the older scenes very much. They felt awkward, like they were interupting the young lovers story. And James Garner didn't have any of the same mannerisms as Ryan Gosling...but i guess you can't expect JAMES GARNER to immitate a young actor. meh. i guess i'll post my review in this thread and delete the other one my review: (i just posted it at another board i go to so its got stuff that you guys probably already know).
james garner wasn't very noah-ish. too bad they didn't get someone who's mannerisms matched that of ryan gosling.
I loved how the movie showed the time when they were together in higher school rather than just their reunion. One thing that i must say...Rachel and Ryan had AMAZING chemistry, and it just lights up the screen. I haven't seen that in movies for a really long time.
One scene i didn't like was the beach scene, and she's like "tell me i'm a bird!!!" But I guess in a way that ties in with the whole reincarnation stuff in "The Wedding," possibly?
I think the things added that weren't in the book were good things...they added to the movie. Like, the way they had the scenes when noah and allie were younger, and the whole parental issues with noah. One thing that the movie did dwell on was the letters...in the book, it's just basically a fact that they conclude, but in the movie they portrayed it as if that's what kept them apart (which they were...i think Nicholas Sparks downplayed that).
I don't think that it was overly graphic during the sex scenes (although the first one really wasn't). all that was shown was a lot of skin...and the sound people really brought out that moaning...haha. i think it was the same level of intensity as the book...but just...different? i dunno, its really weird trying to explain differences between sex scenes
One major thing, though. I hated the old people. Gena Rowlands did an amazing job as an older Allie, but all the times that they interupted the film i was saying to myself "GET BACK TO THE GOOD STUFF!! AND STOP DANCING YOU FAT OLD PEOPLE!" I know, cruel of me...but i felt it broke the moment and pacing.
Overall, i thought it was great. Bad editing on the street scene though. One minute they were in the middle of the street and the next minute they were 3/4 of the way over. And I felt bad for Lon when the whole time Allie and Noah were together and "sexing it up" (haha) she was still wearing her engagement ring. Guess that was the only thing she forgot to take off
Joan Allen and Rachel McAdams steal the show. Even though Joan Allen didn't have much screen time, she was amazing. And Rachel McAdams just lit up the screen...nice to see a great Canadian actress! (her and ryan were born in the same hospital near London, Ontario)
I liked it because it kinda epitomizes the love that we'd like to all be able to find one day. sure, it was cliche...but in a good way.
9/10 because I didn't like the old people parts. They just lacked the charisma of the younger lovers.
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Post by katryna on Jun 25, 2004 23:02:14 GMT -5
1. worst scene- when allie and noah were on the beach and allie says "i'm a bird! call my a bird! say you're a bird too!" I'm like "what the heck?!?!?" 2) best scene- hmm...there were so many of them! a few: a) i loved when allie shoved the ice cream cone on noah's face and then kissed it all off i'm such a sap! b) thought it was hilarious when allie's like "you gotta be kidding me, this is what i've been missing all these years?!" c) near the end, when allie comes back to the house and you see her look at noah and then they embrace. *sigh* d) when they're arguing and calling each other nasty names. it's kinda saying "even though i love you, i'm still going to tell that sometimes you're a pain in the ass!" Best Actor: Rachel McAdams and Joan Allen Worst Actor: hmm, i really didn't have one. Maybe Allie's dad? And i hate to say this, but James Garner. He's a wonder actor and does a wonderful job, but he was so different from the young noah that i didn't see a resemblance in their performances AT ALL. 4) Cheesy lines- "I'm a bird! Call me a bird!" "It's still not over..." have to agree with Kate...pretty lame. 5) comparison to the book- I liked how they showed when noah and allie were in their teens, which the book didn't explain very much. But i didn't like the whole Martha thing...it felt awkward. 6. performance/acting- Rachel McAdams. Need i say more? That girl is AMAZING. 7. your emotions through the movie- Sadly, I ruined everything by watching every clip out there and reading the book...and accidently reading spoilers on the ending in a thread at the imdb.com boards...but one line that really got to was when allie says "be with me."
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Allie
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Post by Allie on Jun 26, 2004 0:32:52 GMT -5
I loved the movie through and through. I don't think I found any disapointmens in it. Or cheesy lines. Only cause I love it so much that I find them endeering lol Now everytime I see birds I get teary eyed. I just wish it would have never ended! It was so good. I was so embarassed after watching it cause I was almost sobbing and laughing at the same time. I tried to get to my car as quick as possible lol My favorite part was the end! It was so powerful and moving. Of course it was though it made everyone cry lol Gena, James, Ryan, and Rachel were all amazing. There couldn't be a better cast. Absoloutly perfect!
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Post by iloveryangosling on Jun 26, 2004 1:41:00 GMT -5
i just got back from watching the movie! it was wonderful but the wierd thing is that i love the movie so much but i barely cried... i mean it is a tragedy... but i dunno? the worst scene would have to be the scene when the martha shaw lady comes back and eats with them... i mean seriously she already understood noah didnt love her why did she come back again when she knew he loved allie and that allie was there? it just ruined the beautiful moments they were sharing together a weird scene would have to be the one when they were on the beach and she wants to be a bird and starts flapping her arms and tells noah to call her shes a bird. it was cute but weird i mean it makes a lot of sense about her being a bird in the wedding but she tells noah to say that he is a bird too but hes not because he was alive in the wedding.. however, i doubt they'll make the movie since they both died in the end i love the beginning when they were starting to fall in love it was adorable especially when they were at that crappy house and they well getting it on and she starts asking all these questions that was hilarious!! i love how it had humor in the film but i guess there was too much that the emotions were all mixed up i rate the movie 4/5 it was cute and ryan and rachel did great!!! i though james garner did a wonderful job! when he was watching the doctor give allie a shot and he burst into tears i started crying the look on his face was just so sad i love the movie!!! o yeah~ i had a question and i know it would sound funny and silly but during the sex scenes... were they really having sex? i mean they were all naked... i dunno... its weird i mean there are a lot of sex scenes in movies but people never questioned so much about them like they did in this movie... someone please answer my question
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Post by LadyKatie on Jun 26, 2004 1:43:16 GMT -5
haha -- no no no they don't actually have sex...it's all fake... like the milk in cereal commercials on TV...it's white paint or glue... not milk.. lol it's just thrusting. haha
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Post by iloveryangosling on Jun 26, 2004 2:13:43 GMT -5
haha thanks ladykatie for clearing that up for me...
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Post by LadyKatie on Jun 26, 2004 2:14:25 GMT -5
haha -- no problem.... ;D
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Post by LadyKatie on Jun 26, 2004 2:15:39 GMT -5
A Topic for Discussion:
Should/Will any of the actors get an oscar nomination? Why or why not?
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Allie
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Post by Allie on Jun 26, 2004 2:20:44 GMT -5
Hell yea!
Rachel, Ryan, Gena, And James did an amazing job! Really spactacular! *nod* ;D
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Post by LadyKatie on Jun 26, 2004 2:22:54 GMT -5
haha I think that James Garner will probably get one because he's so respected in this industry -- and he really did make people cry and become overwhelmed with emotion......so I think he will...
if it were possible, Joan Allen would too, because she's so powerful as the mother, but I think her part was too small, even for supporting.
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Post by katryna on Jun 26, 2004 8:34:03 GMT -5
haha -- no no no they don't actually have sex...it's all fake... like the milk in cereal commercials on TV...it's white paint or glue... not milk.. lol it's just thrusting. haha lmao! "it's just thrusting." pfffft.
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Post by LadyKatie on Jun 26, 2004 10:48:57 GMT -5
hahah --- yeah, well -- I'd be up for it if Ryan ever needed to do a love scene with me....haha he could thrust all he wants... hahahahahahah
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Post by reinhardtchick51 on Jun 26, 2004 11:22:07 GMT -5
i think they did a amazing job then only scene i really didn't like it the one at the beach, i though that was weird also i had so many favorite scene it was so good.
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