A Walk to Remember
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Movie Reviews of A Walk to Remember
Movie Review: This Chick Flick Isn't Just For Girls!
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.
Movie Review: A Movie That Will Be Remembered
Summary: 5 Stars
After seeing the trailers to A Walk to Remember, I have to admit, I wasn't psyched about seeing this movie. It seemed to be yet another stereotypical cardboard cut out of recent teen movies in the past few years. There are a few 'chick flicks' that I have enjoyed in the past, but they're not my favorite movies. But, because of my friends eagerness to see the movie, I gave in, and went to see it. The results were very surprising. This movie wasn't just another average 'chick flick,' it was something much more. It became one of my all-time favorite movies. The movie is based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, and tells the wonderful tale of two people who are the definite opposites of one another only to be brought together by a miracle. There is Jamie Sullivan, played brilliantly by Mandy Moore, who is a shy and meek girl who is always teased on by her peers. Her head remains strong however, because she doesn't allow the rude and immature comments penetrate and hamper her uplifting spirit. This is a true definition of a great person. I always admire someone who isn't afraid to be themselves and not be terribly afraid of what other people would think or change themselves to be something they're not. Jamie has high morals that she never allows to be jeopardized. There is also Landon, played by Shane West, whose only concern in life is not to jeopardize his reputation in other people's eyes. Both of these characters are brought together by an incident and fall amazingly in love. This tells a wonderful and amazing story of how true love can be.
Before watching this film, I doubted Mandy Moore's acting capabilities, but now I realize just how fitting she was for this role. Shane West also plays his part convincingly. The story is combined with an awesome cast to produce a remarkable and very rememberable movie.
Movie Review: So Emotional
Summary: 5 Stars
Mandy Moore and Shane West shine in this truly touching movie, based from the novel written by Nicolas Sparks. Mandy Moore plays Jamie, an honest and devout Christian who has good morals and a good head on her shoulders. Jamie is picked on in high school by the popular crowd, in which Landon (Shane West) is a part of. Based on a prank/accident, Landon is the only one caught of his friends and he is punished by being forced to tutor the handicapped, janitorial tasks, and to take part in a play. Jamie has written the music for the play, and at first Landon and Jamie don't get along, he is concerned with his image and the perception others have of him. He grows past this and realizes he has deep feelings for Jamie. Jamie has a list of things she wants to accomplish in life, and Landon helps her acheive some of them. However, Jamie's dad is a minister who does not approve of Landon, but slowly Landon wins him over and her dad lets him take her on a date. Jamie and Landon fall in love. Through the story we learn of Landon's estranged relationship with his father. Before Jamie and Landon start dating, she tells him he has to promise not to fall in love with her, but ultimately he does and she confesses that she is dying of leukemia. Feeling ashamed she pushes him away and he is so torn about what to do, he goes to his father and they patch up their differences when he offers to pay for home care for Jamie. Landon makes her a telescope, and they see a shooting star. In the end Jamie and Landon marry, and she dies later in the summer. He ends up going to medical school like he planned, and realizes through her father that he was the miracle that she saw in her life. Overall I was really moved by this movie in a very emotional way, it really touched my heart. One of my favorite movie, good performances all around.Movie Review: A Walk I will Remember
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favourite romantic movie of all time. I always get the same special feeling when I watch its beautiful and moving scenes. I definately always look to it for inspiration when I'm feeling down.
Landon Carter is part of the "popular group" at his highschool. A rebel through and through, Landon has no outlook on life, love and certainly faith. Then when a careless teenaged stunt lands a schoolmate in hospital, as punishment, Landon must clean floors, tutor disadvantaged students, and worst of all, participate in the school play. All these loserish activities intertwines him with Jamie Suverlin, a devout christian who keeps to herself. Landon finds himself intrigued by Jamie's mysterious ways and consequently finds himself fall for her. Then Jamie reveals a secret that will change his life forever...
"A Walk to Remember" is a beautiful and simple film about the pure innocence of first love. Mandy Moore and Shane West deliever fine performances as the two leads, and also features Darhyl Hannah and Peter Coyote.
The other highlight of this film, is the brilliant soundtrack, featuring songs from Switchfoot and Mandy Moore. Each song adds depth, meaning and emotion to each scene.
The story is simple, but the messages are so powerful. The movie teaches us to forget about what it means to be "popular" and follow your heart truthfully.
This is a bittersweet movie. The love of the two teenagers is almost powerful enough to brighten the film's heartbreaking finale, but you will definately shead a tear nevertheless.
Based on Nicholas Sparks' bestselling novel, "A Walk to Remember" is a beautiful, tranquil movie, blending an awesome soundtrack with essential life lessons, and taking us along the road of first love! Gorgeous!
Movie Review: Why the critics were so wrong about this movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This wonderfully tender movie was trashed by most critics. (A notable exception is Roger Ebert who gave it an excellent review.) After reading many of the bad reviews on the Rotten Tomatoes site it hit me that most of the reviewers were outraged that the film makers dared to make a movie where the main teenage character (Mandy Moore) isn't cynical, sarcastic, angry, faithless, disillusioned, sex crazed and everything else Hollywood has been trying to tell us for years is cool. Of course, that's the point of the whole movie. In a sense the critics cast themselves in the role of the kids at the cool table mocking the one girl who dared to be different. Just as the kids in the movie told blatant lies about the Mandy Moore character, so too the critics did the same. Many of them called the movie predictable and cliche ridden and said we've seen it all before. When? 40 years ago? I have three grown children and eight grand children. I've watched hundreds of movies for tweeners and teens in the last 20 years. I don't think I've ever seen this particular theme delt with so sensitively and with so much insight into how much courage it takes to be different at that age. The film shouldn't be judged by the admittedly melodramatic turns of the script. This movie is about the struggle of two young people to be individuals with values and dignity. Their fight not to be swallowed up by the pop culture norm is epic. The filmakers fought the same battle sucessfully. A Walk to Remember will be watched by confused teenagers struggling for identity for decades to come. They'll receive from the movie a rare encouragement to be an individual, to form yourself outside the parameters of an MTV culture and to remember the cool kids are eating the same crummy cafeteria food at their table.