Product Details

• Actors: Genie Francis, Ted Mcginley
• Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, French
• Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• DVD Release Date: October 7, 2008
• Run Time: 87 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001D7T6A4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,336 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The Note is vaguely reminiscent of the 1999 Kevin Costner film Message in a Bottle--in which a newspaper reporter finds a letter in a bottle and tracks down the author. In this movie, newspaper columnist Peyton Macgruder (Genie Francis) discovers a note that appears to have been written by a father to his child just minutes before his plane crashed. Peyton--who lost her own husband in tragic accident--is compelled to figure out who the letter was intended for and deliver it to that person. Floundering at work and unable to find true love, she figures she has nothing to lose. Peyton is the kind of heroine who appears the most comfortable when she is experiencing a bit of misery. As she writes about her progress, she is surprised that her nearly-canceled column is now attracting national attention; readers turn to her column hoping to learn for the identity of the note's recipient. The movie (which was Hallmark's No. 1 rated picture for 2007) is designed to tug at viewers' heartstrings and Francis is more than up to the task to achieve this goal. After spending years owning the character of Laura Spencer on General Hospital, Francis eases into the role, making Peyton believable even in unbelievable situations. Ted McGinley (Married with Children) does a nice, understated job as her colleague and potential love interest. Based on the novel by Angela Hunt, the film is faithful to the film's core. It ends as it should--on a positive (albeit expected) note--with our plucky heroine rediscovering how to love and forgive herself as much as she does others. --Jae-Ha Kim

Product Description
Following a tragic plane crash, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder discovers a note that was from one of the passengers onboard. She sets on a quest to find the person for whom it was intended, and discovers the life it will change is her own.

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU ONLY HAD A FEW MOMENTS, WHO WOULD YOU WRITE TO?, August 23, 2008

By	Betsy A. Heimbuch - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When a plane crashes, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder (Genie Francis) discovers a NOTE that was meant for the child of one of the passengers. Peyton interviews individuals who might be the recipient of the NOTE. Each day her readers eagerly read her column to see who would receive the NOTE. The movie shows how dramatically life can change in a split second...the need to make a connection and reach out to someone you care about. If we only had a chance for final goodbyes, to say I love you, to share a regret. Who would you write to if you only had a few moments and what would you say?

This is not a depressing movie. It is uplifting and joyous. The ending was a real surprise. Starting with teenagers this is a great movie for all ages. Tragedy sometimes turns into joy, happiness and the finding of a life.

Enjoy the movie and please remember to vote. We don't know if we are reaching you, the reader, when we write a review so just let us know.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Movie, August 28, 2008

By	Doms Gram "Doms Gram" (Erie, PA) - See all my reviews

I am looking forward to this movie being on DVD. I fell in love with it when it premiered on the Hallmark Channel in 2007. I caught it each time it came on and was delighted when it was shown again this past summer. Its message is timeless. It is well written with a twist of romance and a hint of humor. Genie Francis has been one of my favorite actresses and does an amazing job. She brings much emotion to the story and makes it so real. Ted McGinley became my favorite leading man. He and Genie have great chemistry. This is a must see for all.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How perfect! Francis, McGinley and a story of HOPE!, September 14, 2008

By	Love a happy ending "ADB" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

What a wonderful film! I loved it! Genie Francis and Ted McGinley are smashing!! In The Note, Francis is Peyton MacGruder, a human-interest columnist told to increase her readership or move on. When a plane crash nearby kills everyone onboard, Peyton happens across a note addressed simply to "T." Peyton holds close the note's contents. She simply pledges to find the intended recipient and chronicle the search in her column. . . and readership zooms. Along the way, through the people she meets--and her friendship with McKinley's character, a fellow reporter--she finds her "voice," herself, and more. No spoilers: just know that no life is left untouched . . . and twists abound. Leaves you better than it found you! Buy this one, you'll want to see this one over and over again!