𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤
Perhaps one of the most amazing things about this film is that no matter who you ask, everyone knows what it is. They may not know the whole story or caught even a glimpse of the film, but they surely know the title. That is because this film is undeniably timeless and always leaves viewers with a sort of impact that makes them talk about it with a sparkle in their eyes. I know some people who have some prejudices for romance films but have absolutely no problem with watching this one.
Gena Rowlands and James Garner, who play an elderly couple, contribute to a narrative that is almost too lovely to bear. The narrative he reads transports us back in time, allowing us to see the beginnings of their connection. When compared to other romantic films, this one is superior because it not only tells a good love story, but it also makes you feel something; the characters' emotions transcend the screen and reach out to the audience.
The cinematography is beyond astonishing with its seamless transitions from the past to the present day, allowing us to see love from two different timeframes. Love as a teenager, as seen in the film, is messy and overflowing with curiosity and emotion because of how relatively new it is. As a teenager, it’s a new feeling that may be hard to comprehend and it causes drawbacks because you’re overwhelmed with everything and the actors in the film portrayed that messy, puppy-love, effortlessly.
Meanwhile, after life has thrown you waves and waves of experiences and feelings, love as a fully-grown person is the epitome of patience and understanding. The director, Nick Cassavetes, and the writer of the book, a well-known author who goes by the name of Nicholas Sparks, brought us a love story that never seizes to impress. They perfectly brought to life Noah and Allie. Noah, an impoverished but thoughtful young man, and Allie, a rich family's daughter, come from opposing sides. Noah's father was a lowly guy, and Allies' parents were exclusive. This aspect of the tale may resemble that of previous films, with a girl and a male from opposing ends of the socioeconomic spectrum meeting in the end.
However, it brings forth emotions from anyone of any age due to how incredibly well-thought-of it is. There’s an understanding in age, emotion, figuring out life’s troubles. I do strongly abide by the quote “If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.”, as I think it applies perfectly to the kind of message that this film- and the book, wants to portray.
The film deals with the universal reality that we all have to make difficult choices in our lives. Nothing in life is promised, and anything worth having is worth battling for. The pair dies minutes apart while holding hands at the end of the film. This represents that they are on the same page and "love each other to death.".
written by : KAYELA BARROS
