The Notebook

The Notebook

Who's in it: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Sam Shepard

What's it about: Narrated by Frank(Shepard), a love story between Noah(Gosling) and Allie(McAdams) is pursued over a summer vacation. When the two fall deeply in love, her rich family won't have her hanging around a poor boy working in the lumberyard. After Allie moves back to Charleston, Noah begins to write her a letter every day for a year. She never recieves any of the letter, but sees him in the newspaper years later when she is about to marry. Dwelling on her past, she decides to go back and see Noah, and unexpectedly falls in love with him all over again.

What I Think: Originally a book by Nicholas Sparks, this movie was a real tearjerker. I have seen this movie 4 or 5 times and I can never keep from crying. It is just really sad at the end and I can't help but tear up. I loved the performances of both McAdams and Gosling. They just connected in a way that most couples don't. McAdams looked great in the old fashioned clothing and all in all looked like she belonged way back when. Gosling was great until he had that beard. After the beard appeared, I couldn't love him anymore. The emotions were breathtaking and I could feel everything that each character was feeling.

The Family Stone

The Family Stone

Who's in it: Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Luke Wilson, Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Rachel McAdams, Claire Danes

What's it about: Meredith(Parker) and Everett(Mulroney) are in love. For Christmas, Meredith goes to meet Everett's family. The family doesn't like her and they want her gone. When Everett tells his mom, Sybil(Keaton), that he's going to propose, everything gets out of whack. Amy(McAdams) is trying her hardest to get rid of her while Ben(Wilson) is trying to get her to stay. Meredith invites her sister Julie(Danes) to accompany her after a few days of the family and Everett falls in lover with her instead. Kelly(Nelson) is trying his hardest to keep everything under control.

What I Think: Though I'm not a huge fan of Sarah Jessica Parker, I must say that I think she did outstanding in this movie. I'm a sucker for Luke Wilson and that is what really sold the movie to me. Although I didn't like the fact that Everett and Julie end up falling in love, the movie is definetely worth seeing!