The Note (DVD, 2008)

I believe it was the late Richard Carlson who posed the question: "If you had one hour to live and could make just one phone call, who would you call? What would you say? And why are you waiting?" This is one of the central themes in this extraordinary Hallmark movie.

"The Note", staring Genie Francis and Ted McGinley is one movie that is surely destined to become a classic! The reason I purchased the DVD was because I wanted it as part of my movie library. The message contained within the story is something that I both appreciated, and would like to have at arm's reach on a day when I need uplifting; a life reminder about love, healing, forgiveness; or if it's a rainy day, and I just want a good movie to watch.

Set against the backdrop of a downed airplane, “The Note” opens in December with Peyton MacGruder [Francis], a local newspaper reporter, discovering that her column is about to be terminated if she doesn’t find a way to get her readership numbers up. Fate steps in and provides her with an unfortunate but needed opportunity to do just that: intrigue her readers with a human-interest story that will keep them tuning into her column while she uncovers the mystery behind a note she happens to discover, sealed in a plastic bag, washed up on the rocks along the North Carolina shoreline.

With the discovery of this potential “last words to a loved one message”, comes a divine realization that someone reached their hand out beyond an impending grave to comfort the loved one who remains behind. This profound possibility hooks Peyton’s readers, thus beginning a powerful journey of inquiry into who wrote the note in those final life-moments, and to whom was his healing message intended?

The story unfolds as Peyton painstakingly investigates the surviving family members of those aboard the doomed flight, then chronicles her search for the note’s rightful recipient within the lines of her column, “The Heart Healer.” Through the stories examined, we learn valuable lessons about the human condition–those of errors, regret, and forgiveness. In telling the story of those she’s encountered, we learn of her own struggles and issues over regret and the need for both healing and forgiveness.

What I liked about the story is that Peyton MacGruder is someone who the audience can easily identify with. She’s a likeably, good-hearted woman with a tender sensitivity. From the moment she learns that her column is in jeopardy, the audience is rooting for her to succeed.

In “The Note”, we are treated to a love story on many levels, with many layers: man to woman, parent to child, mother to daughter and storyteller to reader. It’s a message delivered in grace, with subtle yet riveting passion, integrity and layered nuances of varied complexity and dimension–what Francis does best!

I watched and purchased this movie because I adore Genie Francis! I will always be there to watch whatever viewing treat she has in store for her fans. Ms. Francis has entertained us for more than 30 years, and her performance in whatever project she’s working on never disappoints. “The Note” is no exception. Hallmark has found it’s golden girl in Francis, and she had found a new niche with the inspiring character of Peyton MacGruder.

Who’d have ever thought that Genie Francis would, again, find a leading man whose chemistry is undeniably charming and playfully sexy? Yet, that’s just what she’s found in Ted McGinley. He is a treat as the aff

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I have heard good reviews on it. Tried to get it through Net Flicks, but had a long wait. It was in the Family Christian Stores catalog and I was anxious to see it. I could watch it over and over and plan on doing so again soon. I would give it 10 stars. My husband really liked it also.

This movie, The Note, starring Jeannie Francis, is one of the movies that is still shown on the Hallmark Channel on cable TV. It has to be one of their best, and most highest quality and content movies that they produced. I am not rating the DVD that I ordered. I am rating the movie that I have seen at least three times. This movie is a keeper. I could have recorded it from the television, however, I want to have the highest quality and sound that I could get to enjoy watching over and over againwhenever I wanted to.
Simply one of the best. A good "clean": movie that the whole family can watch. Definitely a keeper!

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Loved this movie so much after seeing it on tv that I ran to ebay and bought it adn the sequel. Awesome story about forgivness and the gift that it brings to the sender.

I had seen this DVD on Hallmark during Christmas. This was an excellent movie to watch and very education. It would touch any body heart. Their could be so much truth and could be somebody way of life. I wanted to be able to watch it anytime of the year, not just at Christmas time.

Loved it so much sending it to Canada for my sister to look at it. Very touching story and the acting was very good.

This is a movie that will be added to our Christmas collection and also a movie that we will probably watch at anytime.
Great acting and a great story with a message for all of us. My wife and I love good, clean dvd's and we were not disapointed. We also loved the miracle in this movie. Five Stars all the way!!

I loved this movie---everyone should see it--these days there is always someone we need to forgive, or we need to be forgiven by-either ourselves or others or we know someone who is hurting because of just the same...it made me think and I am now on a journey towards accomlishing a mend that I should have done 20 some years ago....with my father....I am hoping this review at least captures the attention of just one of you and that you see it and receive the message that is intended for you...because there is one....for anyone and everyone who views this film. Compelling, heart warming, eye opening and humbling-it is a must see no matter what walk of life you come from-your second chance maybe? God bless.

I love to sit down at Christmas and watch a movie. We always watch the old favorites, It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas. It is so nice to watch a newer movie that is not silly or full of crude humor. The Note was a good story and had realistic charectors. I do notice the acting in movies since our daughter is an actress on stage. This movie is a holiday treat. Even my husband enjoyed this one.

I saw this film in a Christian bookstore, so decided to find it on ebay. I didn't really know what it would be about, but it wasn't disappointing. If you're looking for an uplifting movie, you might be interested in The Note. This movie is overall about finding healing, through unexpected sources...the main character gets a miracle in her own words. It's a nice clean family movie.

This is a great new addition to the movies for the holidays, I watched it with my boyfriend and we both just loved it, a great family movie, the actors are great also,a movie that can be watched more than once and it would be like watching it the first time.