The works of the American writer Nicholas Sparks can rightfully be distinguished from the list of romantic short stories, and his name has long been a household name. Not a single man has yet managed to imbue relationships, as he did - in detail, thoughtfully, truthfully. In his novels, much attention is paid to the problems of choice and human destinies. In each of them, the heroes encounter difficulties, often tragedies determine the future path, but in the end they will definitely receive well-deserved love.
At the moment, about 20 works have been released from Sparks' pen. All of them instantly become bestsellers. He can boast that half of them have already been made into films.
The “Diary of Memory” for many years occupies a leading place in the list of the best works of the writer. Based on the true story of Sparks relatives, this novel instantly hit the bestseller list.
Film
Readers acquainted with the work of Sparks called the “Diary of Memory” a classic love story. And they unanimously reiterated the mandatory adaptation of it. The original work appeared on bookshelves in October 1996, and the picture of the same name came out only years later. Almost immediately, New Line Studios acquired the rights, but the production dragged on for a couple of years. Jim Sheridan was chosen as the director. The female image was planned to be given to Ashley Judd, and Matt Damon and Robert Duvall fought for the male roles of two lovers Ellie Hamilton .
At this stage, the preparation did not receive the necessary funding, even Stephen Spielberg became interested in it, but production was again delayed. In 2002, New Line Cinema launches a second attempt with Nick Cassavetes in the director's chair, which turned out to be more than successful.
Anticipating success, the studio carefully prepares, looking for a place for filming and arranging a large casting in the “Memorial Diary”. Actors, in the ranks of which was Justin Timberlake, undergo a long audition. But on the main male role, the producers choose the young Ryan Gosling. Rachel McAdams gets the right to reincarnate as Ellie, and James Marsden plays her boyfriend Lon Hammond. The studio, which has not skimped on financing now, is allocating $ 29 million, and another 25 - additionally on marketing.
Filming will start in November 2002 in the state of Carolina, the place where the action takes place in the plot. The release of the picture is postponed twice. The creators and actors of the film “Diary of Memory” are looking forward to success. After all, this is the third adaptation of Sparks, after “Message in a Bottle” and “Hurry to Love.” “The Diary of Memory” was released on May 20, 2004. There is nothing to add about the success of the film - public recognition, audience love, world fees that exceeded the budget by 2 times, and many awards, including “The Best Kiss".
Plot
In a nursing home, an elderly man reads a woman notes from an old notebook. Struck by Alzheimer's disease, the woman does not know anything about the heroes of the story, but every evening he listens with interest to their story. Working at the sawmill, Noah at first sight falls in love with the beautiful Alice. Together they spend one single summer, but remember it forever.
Social distinction forces them to quarrel. Separation is complemented by World War II. Upon returning, Noah sets up an old house that he had been dreaming about for a long time, and Ellie marries a soldier Lon. Seeing Noah’s photo in the newspaper on the eve of the wedding, the girl rushes to familiar places to decide her fate ...
"The Notebook". Actors and roles
This was to be expected - with the release of the picture for hire, she gathered an infinite number of fans. The love story of Noah and Ellie was admired by millions, as well as the talent of Nicholas Sparks. It is not surprising that many fans became interested in how the “Memory Diary” was created. The actors, who instantly gained fame, were a tidbit of the audience.
A native of Canada, Ryan Gosling, began acting in films since adolescence. His first steps were not so noticeable, but he was soon invited to the main roles - the genre paintings “Fanatic”, “Countdown”, and “The United States of Leland” led to the “Memorial Diary”. When he got the role of Noah, the actor turned 23 years old. Ryan was ideally suited for the type - a simple hard worker, madly in love and incredibly brave in order to commit a desperate act for the girl he liked.
Originally from Canada, but two years older than her colleague, Rachel McAdams received appreciation after the release of the youth comedies “Little Chick” and “Mean Girls”. The audience liked these images so much that the producers relied on the nascent fame of a promising actress. She did an excellent job with the role of a little freaking Ellie.
The enormous success of the film “Memorial Diary” helped to contribute to the further career of the actors. The actors, whose photos adorned the covers of many magazines, spoke with reverence both about their work and about the finely prescribed characters of the characters they played. The fact of global appreciation thanks to the “Diary of Memory” has allowed Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams to become one of the most successful Hollywood stars.
No less significant are the other characters in the film "Diary of Remembrance." The actors who played the secondary characters are no less familiar to the audience. Screen veterans James Garner and Gina Rowlands embodied the romantic duo of Noah and Ellie in old age. James Marsden played the military Lon Hammond, whom Ellie left for her only lover.
Viewers reviews: first in everything
“The Diary of Memory” is an amazing work. Filled with sentimentality, it nevertheless reflects a very real story that can happen to each of us. With inherent sadness and touchingness, she carries true love through many years.
You can not miss, you can not miss the "Diary of memory." The actors, with complete sincerity and unobtrusiveness conveyed all the feelings and torments of their heroes, left a pleasant enthusiastic impression. It is difficult and almost impossible to meet this in life, because the on-screen embodiment of pure and strong love was forever imprinted in the audience's memory.
The picture also shows how much everyone is ready to bear responsibility for their actions. The eternal disagreement about “you must”, “you cannot” and “should be like this” contradicts the basic question: “Whose life do you live?” And they give one answer: "do what you want."
A lot of tears gathered "Diary of memory." The actors and roles that they played on the screen were remembered for a long time, and the characters became incredibly close and understandable to every concerned spectator.