The Notebook Movie Analysis

The Notebook’s stance that freedom is formed through falling in love is conveyed through the films use of varied shot length, costumes, and lighting. Amanda Smith Barusch states that Love stretches beyond our comfort zone, revealing capabilities we didn’t know we had (7).Ally is introduced to freedom, something she wasn’t familiar with, when she falls madly in love with Noah. The Notebook is a romance film about two people who fall in love and go through hell and back to make their relationship work, throughout their relationship allie is shown what it’s like to be free. This story written by Nicholas Sparks, directed by Nick Cassavetes and narrated by James Garner. The main characters of this film also the protagonist are Ally played by …show more content…
Location plays an important part in giving one a clear image of the genre of a movie. At the beginning of this film Ally and Noah are introduced to each other by mutual friends, this setting takes place at the fairground which gives off a romantic feel. In addition, there is the house Noah built for Ally that she has wanted all of her life, as well as the lake that they skinny dip in throughout the movie and the nursing home which they are in together telling their love story giving the audience knowledge that they grew old together. The hair and the makeup of these characters definitely allows you to see the time period this movie was made in. Noah is fighting in World War 2, so you see him in his uniform a few times, as well as worn out t shirts with his hair gelled back. While Ally is seen dressed very classy switching out outfits between a long skirt and jacket with big curls and very little face and eye makeup but a lot of blush and lip stick. Ally is also see in a lot of red which is the color chosen to represent love and affection, you see her in hats, headbands, and high risen swimwear, all which you don’t see many people wearing this day and time, yet exactly what girls wore during the