A Walk to Remember
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Movie Reviews of A Walk to Remember
Movie Review: Finally, an enjoyable teen movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am probably the biggest anti-teen movie critic out there. From American Pie, to Scary Movie, to the horrid She's all that, I hate teen movies, usually because they try to be cute, and funny when they're really not. It's amazing to think that I was 18 only four years ago, and four years ago I probably would have had a completely different out look on teen movies. It is with the anti-teen movie mindset that I set out to avoid this movie like a plague despite my sisters begging me to see it. Now that it came to DVD, and my sister wanted me to see it so bad she bought it just so I could see it I felt obligated to watch this movie. To be honest I'm pretty hard to get emotional with a movie, but this film nearly succeeded in making me cry. It was so very good that I've picked up my own copy, the first ever-teen movie to be added to my 200 plus DVD collection, and thus somewhat of a milestone for me.
Although the film does follow some stereotypes of a romance story I noticed the "jerk goes nice guy" but was the only stereotypical element of this story, and even though Landen (West) was a complete jerk at first he was still somewhat likeable. Me? I would have been Chasing Jamie (Subtle movie reference, sorry) from the get go because she was a very loveable character from the beginning. Normal, not a super model like what is normal of romance films, just a cute girl next-door type.
Another aspect of this film that I liked is its refusal to divulge into inappropriate content. Jamie (Moore) starts the movie out as a faithful religious girl and ends the movie the same way, unlike other films I've seen, many of which featuring the exact opposite of this character, the "good girl gone bad" routine is tiresome, but nowhere in this film.
Language is clean, characters down to earth and normal, with everything about this story seeming much more realistic, and much less superficial than many romance movies I have suffered through. I'm not a fan of romance movies as they are often formulaic, and stale, but this was definitely a huge breath of fresh air to the genre, as it is definitely a beautiful movie that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Plus it's made a Mandy fan of me. Now to hunt down the rest of her CDs...
Movie Review: My favorite movie after Fight Club.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure why I was anywhere near a copy of this movie, it's not something I would have gone out of my way to see. A friend rented it left it at my house? who the heck knows, but it was there and I was bored so I popped it in the VCR. All I can say Is "If this is love then pour me another glass"(watch movie to get reference). I own it now and have watched it god knows how many times. I love it, and bear in mind my other favorite movies are The Usual Suspects, Fight Club, and Memento. so whats good about it? First off the acting is above average in general, and incredible when considering that teen movies usually consist of subpar performances. Shane West is really talented, and played as good of a blown out of proportion Backstreetboyesque(its a word I swear) villain in "Get Over it" as he plays a bad boy with a good heart in this movie. The transformation is somewhat believable(more than it would usually be) in the beginning you get the feeling he doesnt actually like being a jerk, and his nasty friends force him to choose(as is realistic)to change. As for Mandy Moore, believe it or not she fits the role of Hollywood's favorite romance cliche known as "The Pretty Ugly Girl" better than its ever been done before. She's pretty cute at the beginning of the movie with baggy dresses and scant makeup, and what do ya know in her last scenes she is still pretty cute-- why? because she dresses just like she did at the beginning. Yup she doesnt take off her glasses or get a makeover or buy hip clothes or trade in her bible for a copy of Vogue -- she doesnt need to change, astonishingly enough she likes who she is the way she is ! whodathunk?
I warn you though once this movie sucks you in(and unless you are totally immune to sentimentality you almost certainly will be) they throw every piece of cheese from the dairy at you and then some. If the fact that they are purposefully trying to get you to go for the kleenex box annoys you, or you are a guy petrified of having teary eyes over a teen movie, by all means stay away. But for everyone else I highly recommend this movie.
-cjw
Movie Review: **A Movie To Remember Forever**
Summary: 5 Stars
"Please don't pretend like you know me, ok?" said the girl. "But I do, I do. We've had all the same classes in the same school since kindergarten. Why you're Jamie Sullivan. You sit at lunch table 7. Which isn't exactly the reject table, but is definitely in self exile territory. You have exactly one sweater. You like to look at your feet when you walk. Oh, oh, and yeah, for fun, you like to tutor on weekends and hang out with the cool kids from `Stars and Planets.' Now how does that sound?"
A truly touching love story of two young teenagers, Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) and Landon Carter (Shane West), going through many tough times together. Jamie and Landon have known each other since kindergarten, been to the same school, and were in the same classes throughout their whole life. But they've always been in `different worlds' at school. Jamie was more of the quiet and smart type, and Landon was more of the popular and careless type. One day, Landon got in trouble for hanging out with his friends in private property. He later was told to go join a play in which Jamie participated in. Landon had lots of trouble memorizing his lines and asked Jamie for her help. Jamie agreed to help him, but told him, "You have to promise you won't fall in love with me."
As time went by, Landon fell in love with Jamie. "Jamie, I love you," Landon said. Jamie answered him with, "I told you not to fall in love with me." So they end up going out. In between the time they were together, Jamie shocked Landon with the news of her having leukemia. Her leukemia leads Jamie into the hospital where Landon is always spending time with her there. Watch the movie to find out what happened at the end of this love story.
Overall, this story is amazing. It's a very sad story, but has lots of meanings to it. I really love this story because it was so sweet and so passionate I watched it so many times and cried during the sad parts. I recommend everyone watch this movie. So many things can happen in such a short amount of time.
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Movie Review: "Mandy Moore is Amazing...."
Summary: 5 Stars
...So reads the review on the front cover of the DVD. This could not be said any better. I have never seen a movie like this, one that touched me when I least expected it. Honestly, I never even wanted to see it when it was in theaters, I just rented it one night for something to do. I am so glad I did.
Since every other reviewer has included a synopsis, I won't do so again.
The amazing performances take this film from beautiful to remarkable. Shane West plays Landon in a way that does not make you question his character's transition at all. It is so subtle and gradual, which makes it so believable. And Mandy Moore is simply wonderful. She plays Jamie as a sweet and innocent girl, without her being stereotypical. She has that naive quality where she sees the good in people, but she is not one-dimentional, either. She is not perfect, and Mandy really captures that spirit. You can see the simplicity in her, but you can also sense the mystery. Both actors get a huge A+ from me.
I just can't stress enough how wonderful this film really is. It teaches you about life and what should be truly important to you without shoving these things down your throat. It is so simple, yet so wonderfully told. Adam Shankman's directing was wonderful. The other brilliant thing is the soundtrack. It ties the film together so well, and I can't listen to it without picturing scenes from the movie.
All in all, it is a film that must not be missed. It is one of those movies that you want to see it again as soon as the credits start rolling. You walk away in tears, but at the same time feel uplifted. I have never felt like this after a film, and I get the same feeling even today, after countless viewings. I don't think I will ever get tired of it, it is my favorite movie. So do not pass this up because it isn't the book or because Mandy Moore is in it or you think it will be rubbish. Don't make the same mistake I almost did. Watch it, and you will understand the feeling I was trying to put into words.
Movie Review: Mandy Moore and Shane West Get Two Thumbs Way Up!
Summary: 5 Stars
Now I'm not a huge chick flick watcher, but this movie is quite an acception. I was with my Grandfather in the Ramada Suites and I was flipping the channels for a good movie to watch. I looked at the TV Guide and saw that "A Walk to Remember" was on. Now previously my friend Maddie had recommended it to me, during a discussion in English class. Now I usually dont like to watch a movie before I read the book, but I had no time to decide. I just flipped to the channel and began to watch.I began the movie about fifteen minutes in and well from what I gathered there was a cocky badass jock (Shane West) and a pure and good hearted christian girl (Mandy Moore) From what it looked Shane was tired of the same old hotties and preppy girls and was looking for a pure relationship. But then he met a girl (Mandy Moore) and at first Shane West really doesn't think that much of her but as time goes on he begins to like her, but it's the opposite for her she thinks he is a very nice guy who could be a friend but as time goes on she see's him as a little full of himself.
Shane West and Mandy Moore star in a play one night where they both share a kiss, where they both realize that they are destined for each other (they dont admit it but they know it) Then when Shane West asks Mandy Moore out, her father who is the Pastor of a church doesn't allow her to date (very typical) But when Shane West asks for permission he changes his mind. As time goes on the couple date and have a few controversial episodes together, but of course they work them out. When it all comes to, Mandy Moore and Shane West get married, but there is one problem. A month before the wedding Mandy Moore confesses that she had been diagnosed with cancer. So, the ending is very sad.
I liked this movie because although its typical it is very good. I recommend it to everyone that wants to watch it. It's good for all ages, some innuendo but nothing bad.