"The Notebook is Sappy but Satisfying" - Did you like it?

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Pros: Gosling plays young version and Garner play old version... creating a mighty lead character Cons: Sappy Chick Flick... er... naw... What I thunk: "The Notebook" tremendously satisfied me. It was pleasant & affectionately touching. Its about an oldman reading a story to an elderly woman in a nursing home. A tale of love and the necessity of endurance in it. It's a great love story that invokes, sentimental yearning, for the happiness of a former place in time. Showing how pain & suffering often comes, with making your heart exclusive to another soul. The acting is delightfully solid. We receive a revealing view of Rachel McAdams. Unlike, the typical mean-teen-queen that she often portrays... Examples: "The Hot Chick" & "Mean Girls", we receive a character with actual depth. Plus, she layers the romantic with realism and dramatic force. She delivers a heart-felt performance, in the anguish that her character goes thru. Ryan Gosling is once again splendid, showing his versatility in portraying a strong countryboy who falls hard for a girl, that seems far from his reach. He shows a strong performance, in playing a charming fellow. Best of all, I loved the performance by James Garner. He was the synergist of this romantic tale. Providing the romantic spark that made sure that all aspects of the story merged well.