A Walk to Remember
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Movie Reviews of A Walk to Remember
Movie Review: A true love story, you WILL cry....
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is trully outstanding for the following reasons:1) It is not your typical teen movie, which mostly showcases foul language, sex and violence, it's a profund spiritual movie about love, faith, setting goals for oneself, and most of all good morals and values (Something that is sorely lacking in teen society today)
2) The movie will bring tears to most Carbon-based units eye's, if it dosen't you are trully inhuman and unemotional.
3) The love and devotion that Landon shows to Jamie is trully heartfelt, she changes him in such an incredible way, of course he says he loves her...
4) Guys, this movie can serve as an example of how girls like "The Little things too", the part when Landon brings her to a place where she is in 2 places at once to fullfill one of her things on her list was such a sweet thing to do, Im sure many eyes were tearing at this point...
5) The movie really focuses on themes centered around the book, faith, forgiveness, redemption and the desire to fullfill ones goals and dreams...
6) The music in the movie was perfectly placed. When Landon proposes to Jamie, the Switchfoot version of "Only Hope" comes on.. This is another scene in which you must have your box of tissues ready...
7) I was simply paralyzed by Mandy Moore singing "Only Hope" Her voice was so angelic, that I was simply unable to change the channel when I first saw it on Satellite TV. She is a far better vocalist than Brittney Spears..
8) This move is about love in it's purest form. It forsters itself throughout the movie from a friendship to romantic love between 2 people. The lack of physical intimacy is evident here, it only makes the scenes between West and Moore that much more romantic.
Movie Review: A Memorable Movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Several years ago I read the book A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. I found the book rather reminiscent of Erich Segal's blockbuster novel Love Story. When I thought more about it, I found myself thinking that Love Story was a much better read. I never did expect to watch the movie but recently found myself borrowing it from the library this summer on a rather dreary day. It's a given that I enjoy sappy. I cry at movies, while reading books, while listening to music, even during McDonald commercials. But considering how I felt about the book, which the movie was based on, I was more than pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this film.Mandy Moore, a well-known pop singer plays Jamie Sullivan, the only child daughter of the local widowed preacher. Jamie is smart, introspective, good-natured and an all-around misfit in her high school. Now meet Landon, almost the complete opposite. And if not for Landon's selfish act, he may never have met Jamie but meet they do. And after a brief period of antagonism, become romantically entangled. To say anything more about the plot would be giving too much away and that's now what a review should do. But rest assured, this is one memorable film and the first film directed by Sofia Coppolla whom you may remember from playing a lead role in Godfather III.
In addition to credible performances by the lead actors, which include Josh Hartnett and Peter Coyote as Jamie's father, the music chosen as a backdrop to the unfolding events provide a most sentimental mood and the songs sung by Mandy Moore are wonderful.
Yes, the movie is sappy and even predictable but don't see if you don't agree with me once you've viewed it.
Movie Review: Mind Blowing A Must Have
Summary: 5 Stars
Many have tried and failed to crossover into acting, but surprisingly Mandy Moore has done an incredible job. We all know that she is talented in terms of sining but in acting?? Well I thought her acting ability was questionable until I saw this movie.
I was blown away!
I though the movie was great but I don't know if I can give her all the credit, this was based on a true story. I think that part of the realism really helped Mandy Moore. I felt that she was really able to make a connection with the audience and relate the true emotions of this true life story just as she does in concert.
It is inevitable to make comparison's to other great singers that have had great success in crossing over to acting. First you have one of the greatest DIVA's in Mariah Carey in "Glitter" I loved that movie so much I purchased two copies. One to watch and one to keep in it's original packaging (I think this might be a better investment than Star War's action figures). I think Mariah Carey opened the door for musician's who want to crossover.
But I must make one more comparison and that is to the greatest crossover talent that the Universe has ever known "Vanilla Ice" starring in "Cool as Ice". This man brought the rap scene to the main stream. This man coined the such great one liners "Drop the Zero and get with the Hero" and "Too the Extreme". How can one not make any comparison's I ask you. This man opened the door the for other talent's such as Eminem (In my opinion not as talented he can't even dance). Eminem = Vanilla Ice the Return or just "VI 2"
ALL HAIL THE KING OF CROSSOVER'S "VANILLA ICE" IN "COOL AS ICE"
Movie Review: beautifully done
Summary: 5 Stars
beautiful. there is no other way to describe this movie. this film, directed by adam shankman (who also did "the wedding planner"), was beautifully developed in EVERY aspect. the writing, directing, acting... all the way down to the soundtrack. this movie is truely a jewel... not your typical choice for a pop stars debut movie, or debut role. mandy moore plays jamie sullivan, the dowdy, socially akward daughter of the towns baptist minister. not popular, and not desiring to be, sullivan is comfortable in her own skin, and isnt bothered to show that her faith is the top priority in her life. landon carter, the guy from the opposite side of the tracks, is at 1st annoyed by her, then intruiged, and finally falls head over heels in love with her. but the story takes an interesting twist, leaving their doomed relationship in fates arms. the story is inspiring and uplifting, and will leave you encouraged. moore is delightful, proving that she isnt just "candy". shane west, whos plays landon, nails his part, somehow finding that impossible balance of sexy, irresistible heartthrob and sensitive, loyal boy-next-door. the soundtrack is unbelievable, filled with tracks featuring Mandy moore, Average Joe (shane west's band), Switchfoot, and others such as soulful christian artist Racheal Lampa, old-school styled New Radicals, hardcore Cold, and groovy (no other word to describe it) Toploader. there is something in this film for everyone, from your kids to teens to grandparents. your at a loss if you pass this movie up. the honesty and purity and simplicity will speak to all audiences, proving that love speaks all languages, is universal, and really does conquer all.Movie Review: I love "A Walk To Remember",
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie.
One Sunday afternoon last fall I stumbled upon this movie on one of the cable channels. It touched me so that the very next day I ordered the movie from Amazon. Each time I watch it, I feel good. Others who have watched it at my suggestion have enjoyed it as well.
I am a middle aged woman who saw "Love Story" when it was first released. I have also watched "Terms of Endearment" and "Beaches". The difference between those movies and "A Walk to Remember" is the spirituality of the terminally ill character. Jamie stays the course of her christian journey in the face of extremely difficult circumstances in her life. I think the "Walk" is not only her marching down the aisle for her wedding but her 'walk' in her short but well lived life. The development of the Landon character was perfect. I especially like the montage scene where Landon changes position each time the Paula character hits him but near the end he is able to maintain his stance with confidenece. At this point he is ready for the blessing of the Jamie character.
Shane West and Mandy Moore are excellent. Peter Coyote was great too.
I will admit that I felt the chemistry between the two main characters was so powerful that I would love to see them get together in real life. But that is not my business and only they know what is best for them.
This is a very good movie. Yes there are some technical inconsistencies and a few corny lines and Eric's lines were sometimes over the top. The few mishaps are not enough to cancel the very powerful message of this movie.