The Notebook

That's a movie's name I saw yesterday. Was a recommendation from a friend of mine Hemant, whose choice usually is repelling. But this choice was worth the watching. A very nice, sober, well put story. A hindi flick U Me aur Hum is also based on the same theme. There are minute differences in the way the story proceeds, but overall its the same.

If you've seen both the films, you are bound to appreciate Nick Cassavetes' (Director for 'The Notebook') direction. There is no need to show the lead protagonist yelling and screeching every 10 minutes to generate pity. Overacting doesn't create the much needed impact, which many bollywood movies have proved every now and then, by trying hard to make an "inspired" copy of a well known hollywood flick.

The most difficult part, the part when she has to make "the" choice, is so well portrayed. Compare that to any hindi movie and there is no dearth of all the typical dialogues talking about the true power of a woman and blah blah.

Yes, it is a love story, which i usually don't recommend (except a few like Serendipity, City of angels) but this one is a must watch. N yes, it did mobilize my tear glands, which is very difficult for any movie.