In this day and age, where everything is all about over-the-top visuals and fantasy adventures and all that, it’s nice to be reminded of an old-fashioned romantic film like “The Notebook” from 2004, which is one of those movies that just doesn’t get made anymore. But we’re also fortunate that there are movies like The Notebook that were made, and you might want to see them, as they capture that feeling that you see in The Notebook.
Well, in this article, we will be talking about movies similar to The Notebook, so you don’t have to feel the void of missing movies like The Notebook.
Movies Like The Notebook:
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Directed by: Josh Boone
Movie Synopsis: A teenage pair of wits and disdain for conventionality is Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers who fall in love and go on a journey together. It makes it all the more miraculous that Hazel and Gus fall in love at a cancer support group, given that Hazel has an oxygen tank as her constant companion, Gus has a prosthetic leg, and they meet and fall in love there.
If there is one movie on this list that will break your heart, it is The Fault in Our Stars, and it is certainly one of the best movies like The Notebook.To write a review of this film would require me to think deeply about it again AKA to make myself cry, which I’ll pass on. I’ve had enough of that tonight already. Maybe I’ll write a review eventually; maybe I won’t… all I can say right now is SEE THIS FILM! – Eli Hayes, Letterboxd.
The Longest Ride (2015)
Directed by: George Tillman Jr.
Movie Synopsis: The best-selling novel of Nicholas Sparks is brought to life by director George Tillman Jr. as a romantic drama. An art student preparing to seek her fortune in New York City and a retired bull rider who wants to get back in the saddle are involved in an arcadian love affair. When their relationship is challenged, a aging man’s wisdom inspires them to overcome their challenges.Terrific movie. Good use of symbolism and mirroring throughout the film. Reminds me of The Notebook in ways. One of the better Nicholas Sparks movies. – majorhawkins, Letterboxd.
Titanic (1997)
Directed by: James Cameron
Movie Synopsis: A young Rose DeWitt Bukater, along with her mother Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and her fiancé Caledon Hockley, board the departing Titanic on April 10th, 1912. Eighty-four years later, at the age of 100, Rose tells her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, her great-grandson Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell, and Anatoly Mikailavich about her life. Jack Dawson, a homeless artist, and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi manage to obtain third-class passage on the ship through a lottery. She goes into detail about everything that transpired on the maiden and final voyage of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, from its departure until its destruction at 2:20 in the morning.I will never understand the hate this movie gets. Titanic was an epic cinematic experience in 1997, and it still holds up almost 20 years later. – Marianna Neal, Letterboxd.how can anyone hate this movie when jack, handcuffed to a pipe in a room rapidly filling with water, yells “I’ll just wait here!” –ellie, Letterboxd.
La La Land (2015)
Directed by: Damien Chazelle
Movie Synopsis: Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggle to make ends meet in a city known for destroying dreams and breaking hearts. In this musical about everyday life set in modern-day Los Angeles, two questions are explored: one about love and one about the spotlight.
La La Land is personally my favorite movie of all time. A musical masterpiece that conveys what it’s like to be in love, and how it feels to be trying to reach your dreams, while you’re in love, and with all that, you see the Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone shine all throughout, with oscar-winning direction by Damien.I’ve taken all of your criticisms into account and have determined that you’re all wrong. – Sam Van Hallgren, Letterboxd.Love this movie more than I love myself. – kársten, Letterboxd.
500 Days of Summer (2009)
Directed by: Marc Webb
Movie Synopsis: Tom, an architect by training who now works as a writer for a greeting card firm, is infatuated with Summer, the kind, gorgeous, and bright-eyed assistant to his boss. As time goes on, Tom realises how much he and Summer share in common. It’s true that The Smiths are the pair’s favourite band. Summer, on the other hand, is not a believer in love at first sight; she values independence and a lack of commitment, while Tom, who is clearly captivated, is making too much of an effort. And as their unsteady romance develops, they find themselves in the midst of an uncontrollable and unpredictable tangle all in the name of love. Tom, on the other hand, thinks he finally discovered his soul mate. Will Summer realise that she is the one after 500 days?This may be the most realistic depiction of a relationship ever portrayed on screen.. Not only is the story line so real in today’s day and age, but the cinematography is beautiful. – MK, Letterboxd.
About Time (2013)
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Movie Synopsis: Tim Lake enjoys a comfortable life with his family in Cornwall, but he has no luck with the ladies and is socially uncomfortable. When he was twenty-one, his father told him the family secret: all the males in his family could go back in time. Tim, who initially doubted his father’s story, changes his mind after moving to London to begin a legal career, where he meets Mary, falls in love with her, and eventually seduces her after realizing his romantic blunders. Tim uses his time-traveling ability to correct mistakes in his own life and the lives of his loved ones.This movie just changed my mentality in a heartbeat, not being afraid of love people anymore, not being afraid of getting hurt anymore, because that’s just part of living and it’s not the end of the world. – Meli, Letterboxd.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Directed by: Michel Gondry
Movie Synopsis: Joel is astounded to learn that his lover Clementine has had her memories of their turbulent relationship wiped. Desperate, he goes to the man who developed the technique, Dr. Howard Mierzwaik, to have all memories of Clementine erased from his brain. However, as Joel’s memories fade away, he is rediscovering the intensity he once felt for her. Joel tries to evade the process from somewhere within his head. It’s obvious that Joel can’t get her out of his thoughts as Dr. Mierzwiak and his team hunt him into the labyrinth of his recollections.Wish I could erase this film from my mind just so I can watch it for the first time all over again – James (Schaffrillas), Letterboxd.
Before Sunrise (1995)
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Movie Synopsis: Jesse, an American traveller, and Celine, a French student, encounter each other on a train between Budapest and Vienna. Jesse and Celine are getting to know each other, so he suggests a day trip to Vienna and she accepts. That’s how he’ll be spending the night before his flight early the next morning. When two people meet for the first time, how do they become such close friends in just a day? When two people share something unique, it creates an unbreakable bond. What will happen to them the following morning, when Jesse leaves after their relationship has blossomed into love and he takes a plane back to California?I don’t know what kind of review I’m supposed to write here other than this is one of the most romantic movies ever made, I mean EVER, even counting future movies that haven’t been made or even written yet. It’s perfect. – Marianna Neal, Letterboxd.
A Star is Born (2018)
Directed by: Bradley Cooper
Movie Synopsis: Jackson Maine), a veteran musician, falls for Ally, a struggling artist. Until Jack encourages her to perform, she has all but given up on her dream of being a famous singer. While Ally’s professional life improves, Jack’s personal life deteriorates due to his never-ending struggle with his own traumas.I may not be able to sing in the first place, but I most certainly cannot sing the praises of A Star Is Born enough. Even in spite of the familiar trappings, Cooper, Gaga, and every other member of the cast and crew invigorate this story with new life and new revelations that delight, astound, and deliver on all accounts. – Zoë Rose Bryant, Letterboxd.
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Directed by: Zak Hilditch
Movie Synopsis: Sam Baldwin still can’t seem to move past the loss of his wife. Jonah, wanting to ease his father’s transition, calls the radio station and announces that he is looking for a new wife. Sam then breaks down and cries on national radio. Annie Reed, a young woman on the other side of the United States, overhears this and becomes so intrigued by Sam that she makes it her mission to find and meet him.could someone in Hollywood please get their act together and at least TRY to make something this good now? thanks – David Sims, Letterboxd.
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