I am surprised by how many negative reviews there are. This came out at a time when Oscar winners were _Patton, French Connection, Godfather 1 & 2_, and _The Sting_. These romantic movies just weren't receiving accolades. I thought Ali MacGraw was amazing as Jenny. She was so sassy yet the ultimate romantic trying to repair the Oliver III & IV's relationship. Interesting the way _The Love Story_ theme changes during the film. Initially it is all piano played in an upbeat fashion but as the mood of the movie changes when her health becomes an issue it changes to melancholy string instruments. Finally as she passes away it shifts into full orchestra and Academy Award history. The director chooses several circular looping shots that were unique. At their wedding, her recital, and several other places the camera pans at least one full revolution to make you feel part of their life. Lastly let's not forget the #13 best movie quote on the AFI list - "Love means never having to say you're sorry". No one really believes that so just enjoy it for what it meant in this movie in 1970.

I love the way Jenny was, Funny, Smart and strong. Her spirit was free and beautiful. This love between this two was made a long gime ago but it was new! There was no crying or stupid actions of lovers that they usually have in movies. And they had fun with their time together.

You can't accuse "Love Story" of having a creative title. But at least the movie doesn't take too much time and gets straight into the eponymous love story. And the chemistry between the two main characters, Jenny (Ali MacGraw) and Oliver (Ryan O'Neal), works wonderfully right from the start. After the lighthearted beginning, however, the story becomes increasingly schmaltzy and extremely melodramatic. But thanks to the decent performances of the two leads, the movie still works quite well until the end. And there is certainly a reason why the movie has obviously inspired numerous imitators to this day.

Romanticism in its purest form, see with a few handkerchiefs