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In the plethora of romantic movies,The Notebookis a timeless classic. The movie featured the acting prowess of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams and was based on a Nicolas Sparks novel of the same name. But while the movie is loved by many, there’s also a section of people who find some scenes and elements quite disturbing.
Further, these arguments aboutThe Notebookhave challenged the idealized notion of the movie’s presentation of a timeless love story that many cannot ignore.
Fans Call Out a Major Toxicity Element in The Notebook
The Notebookis often hailed as a timeless classic and featured several heartwarming moments. But its portrayal of romance had its own fair share of controversies and criticism. A snippet of which a fan pointed out onReddit. He further sheds more light on how toxic and troubling Ryan Gosling’s character Noah was in the movie. After coming across his Reddit post, other users also chimed in with their sentiments about the movie.
InThe Notebook, the audience was introduced toRachel McAdams‘ Allie andRyan Gosling‘s Noah during the summer they fell in love. While the premise seemed heartwarming, it also featured a rather troubling narrative. From the first moment itself, Noah was infatuated with Allie and persistently pursues her despite her constant rejections.
Not taking ‘no’ for an answer, he even warned her that he would continue his advances regardless of her feelings. But this was not the worst part. During a carnival, when Allie was on a date with another man, Noah scaled a Ferris wheel and threatened to jump off if she doesn’t agree to date him. Allie, faced with the prospect of being responsible for a stranger’s death, hesitantly agreed to date him.
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This year,The Notebookcelebrated the 20th year of its release. But while some of its elements would not have seemed problematic then, they surely do now. In today’s time, fans watch everything with a critical lens and can foster a more informed appreciation of old classics. Further, ensuring that future storylines promote more respectful and healthier portrayals of love and romance.
Ryan Gosling Wanted Rachel McAdams Fired From the Movie
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams displayed immense chemistry on the screen, but behind-the-scenes happenings on set were quite different than what many had hoped. The production ofThe Notebookbegan swiftly, but as the filming progressed, the actor’sconstant bickeringon the set was a major point of pain for director Nick Cassavetes (viaCollider).
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The tensed situation further reached a breaking point when Gosling, while filming a particularly intense sequence, asked Cassavetes to bring in another actress to read lines with him. The actor at that moment was frustrated and convinced that the scene wasn’t working for him. This move of his understandably upset Rachel McAdams, and during an intervention by Nick Cassavetes, the duo broke into a loud confrontation.
But despite this, the meeting proved to be a success given that the actors proceeded with their work smoothly and the atmosphere around the set also improved. The dynamics between the duo shifted considerably as they started dating each other a while after the movie’s release in 2005 but eventually breaking up in 2007.
You can rentThe Notebookon Apple TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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