A Walk to Remember
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Movie Reviews of A Walk to Remember
Movie Review: Sweet as can be
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read Spark's book, "A Walk To Remember" which was extremely sweet and touching. But as usual I had doubts about the movie released upon the same name staring Shane West and Mandy Moore. Landon Carter (West) is the popular high school bad boy. He is punished after commiting a dangerous stunt and forced to join the school play and comes upon Jamie Sullivan (Moore) the girl who has been in all of his classes for years and has been the target of pranks and put-downs for much of her life. She is also the local preacher's (Peter Coyote) daughter. At first, he is resentful of her coming up to him, but he soon finds himself asking her for help with his lines in the play.
Landon soon falls hopelessly in love with Jamie (don't blame him), something he thought impossible. As you watch their relationship blossom throughout the movie, your own feelings are inextricably linked and you find yourself cheering the couple on, marveling at their sweet times spent together and secretly envious of the intense love that they have discovered. Jamie is so incredibly pure and unselfish that she had my heart fluttering by the end of the movie.
The movie benefits greatly from its two talented leads, Moore and West, who prove their acting worth with great performances. Moore lends her character a huge amount of depth and surrounds her with an innocent, heartwarming aura, so much so that by the end of the movie, she can do no wrong. This movie isn't like other teen movies, it has a heart and it's ending will no doubt bring you to tears.
Movie Review: Unreasonable Love
Summary: 5 Stars
"A Walk to Remember." Yeah, it's sentimental. Yeah, it's not great art. Yeah, it can even be considered a guilty pleasure. But... I love this movie. Unreasonably and fully.
I first saw this movie when I was in high school. I caught it in the middle during an airing on HBO, and was captivated by how Landon (Shane West) and Jamie (Mandy Moore) came together, how it not only sent Landon on a soul searching path to redemption, it also enriched Jamie's life in a way that is hard to describe. The performances are pitch perfect, but so genuine and underplayed that you almost forget you're watching a movie, which is an effect that only a handful of films had ever had on me... and I've watched thousands of movies. So in seeing the second half of this movie, I knew I had to have it... and was ecstatic to see that it was playing again directly after the first airing. I taped it and, as I was home sick the entire next week, I must have watched it at least once each day. Twice, on some. I bought the DVD soon after.
Few movies are as sincere as this one and, while it does delve into very lovey dovey territory, it never feels gooey or false. This movie is a celebration of faith, love, change, life, and death, and it will always be in my Top Five.
10/10 Classic.
Movie Review: a movie to remember
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie years ago and I was not impressed with it the first time. I bought the book and really liked it and decided to give the movie a shot.
The beginning is kind of slow with getting to know Landon's character.
The story starts out as Landon is the troublemaker, has everything given to him.He gets into trouble at school and has to be punished. His punishment is to work on the drama club and tutor children on Saturdays. While he is doing both of these, he gets to know Jamie Sullivan. She is the goody goody preachers daughter who does charity work for fun.
Eventually the two end up together. Landon starts turning into a better person because of her and Jamie has a secret that will change both of their lives. I will not give away the end but let's just say, you will cry cry cry. I cried three times when watching this movie.
Movie Review: Deeply moving.
Summary: 5 Stars
If you haven't seen this movie, it's worth a watch. It's definitely on my top ten movie list, and it's the only drama on that list (in spite of its sad ending). It's one of only five or six movies that I've seen in a theater that I then went out and purchased on DVD shortly thereafter.
This movie showcased Mandy Moore's immense talent (unlike most of the teen singer/movie stars we've seen since then). The onscreen chemistry between her and Shane West in this movie is absolutely amazing, and the supporting cast was also top notch.
As far as storytelling goes, it felt like something was left out in one spot, right before he starts building the telescope, but otherwise, the story is solid, the acting is superb, and overall, it's just a great movie to watch... if you don't mind walking away depressed and hopeful at the same time.
Movie Review: A Movie to Remember
Summary: 5 Stars
Mandy Moore and Shane West star in this beautiful romantic drama. Though the characters are in their teens, the movie encompasses more than the teen movie genre. This movie is sweet and heartbreaking.
Popular and misbehaving Landon ends up taking notice of the local pastor's daughter, who is not popular and involved in many extracurricular activities. The movie is mostly about Landon and his experience with her.
The acting by the principles is better than the average. Mandy Moore shines not only in acting, but singing. Shane West manages to keep his rugged, tough composure even at sad moments.
The soundtrack is amazing, and the setting is beautiful.
I would recommend this movie to anyone wanting a good love story. Oh, and I've heard that it's not too gushy for some guys either (the book was written by one).