The Notebook

I applaud the person who read this book and thought it would be a great movie - it is... a FANTASTIC cinematic experience. But the book is beyond horrible. To take the bland drivel of Nicholas Sparks, see some potential in it, and create a romantic tearjerker that has received many an accolade is, quite plainly, impressive.

Had I read the book first, I likely would have passed on the Ryan Gosling-Rachel McAdams love story, which would have been a shame.

This is one of those rare times where you should skip the book altogether, and see the film instead.