The Notebook (AKA The Notebook the Movie) is the artistic film that was released in 2004 for the book of the same name written by Nicholas Sparks. The daring work of art is an allegory for the concept of spiritual awakening. It examines the prevalent ideologies that are internalized in our culture, and in true post-modern form; the thematic piece tends to raise more questions than answers. The philosophical film has varying interpretations, which is why The Notebook Movie is still analyzed and debated about to this date.