Right when the theatrical trailer for this film was released, I checked it out and was excited for the film to come out. Plus, the said 'reunion' of Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves since the hit flick Speed only exacerbated my level of excitement. I'm no overrated fan of the two, neither am I so giggly-feely all over when I knew they're going to team up again and to mention - in a love story. It's gruelling to admit that I was anticipating so much for Lake House, and more disgusting in my case to actually look forward to watch this so-called love story of 2006 (laughs!). Based on the trailer, it gives a promise to outshine Nicholas Spark's The Notebook. And the verdict? Let us see.The Lake House was the love story that picked up from the many love stories that had passed our way. I realised now that since the subject matter is 'in' in the film society today, Lake House tries to push into another whole new level that most love stories had never been able to reach. Sad to say, for me, it never reached that spot, but it's almost there. For those who have seen this film, you know what I'm talking about and it's injustice in the making if I would give out bits that would spoil readers (as if there are readers..wahaha). Anyway, as I was watching this film, it's a bit difficult to pick the movie's plot from the first 15 minutes but as it continued to roll, it feels like a curtain suddenly unveiling the mystery that lies behind. Two people living in different times, communicating each other through an enigmatic mailbox. Yes, sometimes it could be a no-brainer, I mean how could possibly two people communicate with each other when they're two years apart? It blows up all scientific theories and catapults right into the irrepressable blur called insanity. It's a bit foolish, ridiculous - but I tell you right now, there's no way you would enjoy the film if you wouldn't accept it as a plot, as a story and most of all, a movie. Forget everything. Forget about Physics. Forget about that you had been studying most of your life and not encountering a single lesson about two people communicating at different periods. Just accept it, go with the flow; it's fantasy. Two people, one living in 2004 and another in 2006, acting like pen pals and then suddenly fell in love with each other but suddenly realised that their love story is too tragic because they couldn't meet each other. Events in the story would start to connect each other and the viewer could somehow understand why these two people became so desperate in wanting to see each other's face and taste each other's lips. They both believed in fate, but time just hindered them to let it all fall down to destiny. What I appreciate most in this film was Sandra Bullock's performance. There's something that you should forget again - forget Keanu Reeves. I mean, dude, his acting in most of his movies are the same, where's the difference? Except for his role in The Devil's Advocate, he's pretty stunning in that. Back to Ms. Bullock, you'll see her like never before. She played so many comedic roles and the race-discriminating b*tch in Crash, but in The Lake House, it's as if she pulled out a new mask. Portraying the lonely doctor, she was able to bring out the fierceness of humanity amidst the angst of loneliness. Absolutely endearing performance. It's not better than the Notebook. They're both on the same level. It's a good love story though. I was not emotionally attached to the film like most powerful movies did, but it was some kind of experience in the end. For those who shed tears easily, be sure to have some tissues in your pocket.

Rating: B+