Okay, controversial opinion – I’ve never actually been that much of a fan of the “we’re old and still in love” sub-plot to The Notebook. Give me Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams falling in love and jumping into rivers over James Garner and Gina Rowlands reading stories to each other. I know, I’m a demon.
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So the news that Netflix have changed the ending to The Notebook didn’t exactly upset me. I always hated the end! Which (spoiler, but fucking hell if you haven’t seen The Notebook by 2019 you’re either five years old or you don’t ~do~ electronics) finishes with Old Allie and Old Noah dying side by side in Allie’s hospital bed. Sorry, but it’s unrealistic and also majorly depressing.
The alternate ending Netflix is reportedly pedalling, according to The Sun, sees Allie and Noah holding hands, before cutting to the credits. Sure, it’s less impactful but also involves at least a full minute LESS of the oldies, so I’m here for it. Most fans? Not so much.
@netflix @netflix Can someone please answer me why change the ending for the notebook please????
— MillieBobbyBrownFan (@LuvMillieBBrown) February 25, 2019
Why has @NetflixUK changed the ending to The Notebook!? 😭 I was going to watch it but now I’m going to need to buy it instead 🙃
— Eliza ✨ (@elizadarlings) February 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/chelliey/status/1100145267008028672
https://twitter.com/MissLizzy_Xx/status/1100032217269587969
BUT – if you’re Aussie and reading this you can rest easy. Stan has the rights to The Notebook in Oz and I just checked (excellent times watching The Notebook at work) – they’re streaming the legit ending, so there you bloody go, you crazy fans.
If you’re English, maybe try moving to Australia? IDK.
